Multi-Mission Opportunity for Baltic Air Policing Squadrons
The Hungarian Air Force is no stranger to the Baltic Air Policing role; its Saab Gripens have just completed their third tour with a...
Operating at the Speed of Relevance
Air Marshal Sir Gerry Mayhew, the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Deputy Commander for Operations (DCOM Ops) talked to Armada International during a busy tour...
A Gathering of Reapers
The MQ-9 Reaper has become a ‘must have’ capability among Europe’s armed forces looking for a weapon capable UAV.
The conflict in Ukraine has spurred...
Shoulder Fired Arms – Requirement and Technologies
Shoulder fired weapons are not only the mainstay of the infantryman but also a vital complement for other combat and support personnel.
Shoulder fired weapons...
Airborne AESA Fighter Radars
AESA radars are generally considered to be the most innovative and technologically-advanced type of tactical radar system and have become almost a necessity for...
Ukraine’s Unmanned Air War
UAVs are being used at the centre of air operations conducting ISTAR missions on a daily basis.
We have recently seen extensive use of unmanned...
The Art of Countering Artillery Fires in Ukraine
As Russia’s invasion and occupation of southern and eastern Ukraine moves into a new phase, counter-battery radar is proving its worth as the artillery...
Speaking across the Divide
While JADC2 heralds a paradigm shift in how the US armed forces and allied services share information, its implementation faces distinct challenges.
On paper, the...
Qubits Keep Comms ‘Hush-Hush’
Quantum technologies could help revolutionise military communications, not least in the field of encryption.
Just a little quantum physics, there is no need to be...
High Power Defence
After a stuttering start, directed energy/laser weapons are beginning to gain traction as viable ‘soft kill’ options for military forces.
In January 2022, the US...