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IDEX 2025: Edge to deliver Jeer UAV, not Reach-S, to UAE
Feb 19, 2025, 17:05 by Jeremy BinnieEdge will deliver its Jeer unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces instead of the Reach-S, the group's chairman told Janes during...Full story -
NAVDEX 2025: Saab unveils phased-array coastal surveillance radar
Feb 19, 2025, 12:35 by Kate TringhamSaab unveiled a coastal surveillance radar at the NAVDEX 2025 exhibition, held in Abu Dhabi from 17 to 21 February.Full story -
IDEX 2025: IAI working on Arrow 5 interceptor
Feb 19, 2025, 09:05 by Jeremy BinnieIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) is working on the Arrow 5 ballistic missile interceptor, Boaz Levy, the company's CEO told Janes during the International Defence...Full story -
Japan launches fourth Hibiki-class surveillance vessel
Feb 19, 2025, 09:05 by Ridzwan RahmatMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the fourth Hibiki-class ocean surveillance vessel on order for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).Full story -
Australian UH-60Ms achieve initial operating capability
Feb 19, 2025, 08:20 by Akhil KadidalThe Australian Army's Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks have achieved initial operating capability (IOC), the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has announced.Full story -
Brazilian defence exports continue to rise
Feb 19, 2025, 05:20 by Victor BarreiraThe Brazilian defence industrial base exported USD1.8 billion in products and solutions in 2024, the Brazilian government said on 12 February.Full story -
IDEX 2025: Flyer Defense relaunches smaller special forces vehicle
Feb 19, 2025, 04:20 by Jeremy BinnieThe US company Flyer Defense unveiled its Flyer 60-6 ultralight tactical vehicle at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 held in Abu Dhabi from...Full story -
NATO's CMRE develops AI-enhanced capability for detecting drifting mines
Feb 18, 2025, 17:20 by Dr. Lee WillettNATO's Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) has developed – and demonstrated in sea trials – the integration of two different sensor technologies,...Full story -
Spain's SIRTAP prototype flight scheduled for August or September, says MoD
Feb 18, 2025, 17:20 by Tamara RozouvanThe first prototype of Spain's SIRTAP unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is currently in production, and its first test flight is scheduled for August or September, Spain's...Full story -
IDEX 2025: Calidus launches lighter 8×8 armoured vehicle
Feb 18, 2025, 16:05 by Jeremy BinnieThe Emirati company Calidus unveiled its new 8×8 light infantry fighting vehicle (LIFV) during the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 held in Abu...Full story -
IDEX 2025: Calidus B-250 turboprop set for first flight
Feb 18, 2025, 15:35 by Jeremy BinnieThe first production model of the Calidus B-250 turboprop light attack aircraft will take its first flight later in 2025, Lahej al-Falasi, the chief of the company's...Full story -
Hensoldt awarded EUR17.6 million contract to develop optical detection system for Bundeswehr
Feb 18, 2025, 14:20 by Tamara RozouvanThe German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) awarded a EUR17.6 million (USD18.4 million) contract to sensor...Full story -
NAVDEX 2025: ADSB debuts FA-400 offshore patrol vessel
Feb 18, 2025, 12:50 by Kate TringhamEdge Group subsidiary Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) showcased for the first time in public its new 45 m offshore patrol vessel (OPV), the FA-400, at the Naval Defence &...Full story -
Ukraine and Helsing expand AI co-operation development
Feb 18, 2025, 11:05 by Tamara RozouvanThe Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine and Munich-headquartered defence company Helsing have agreed on expanding their co-operation in artificial intelligence...Full story -
IDEX 2025: Anavia details progress of HT-100 Naval UAV
Feb 18, 2025, 10:50 by Amit KalraAnavia, an Edge Group entity, exhibited a scale model of the naval version of its HT-100 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the International Defence Exhibition &...Full story -
IDEX 2025: Updated T-90MS makes its debut with offers of licenced-production
Feb 18, 2025, 09:20 by Christopher PetrovRussian armoured vehicle manufacturer Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) debuted an updated T-90MS main battle tank (MBT) at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX)...Full story -
Slovenia procures Patria 8×8 AMVs with Finnish support
Feb 18, 2025, 06:20 by Nicholas FiorenzaSlovenia and Finland have signed a letter of intent (LoI) on 13 February on support for the procurement of Patria 8×8 Armoured Modular Vehicles (AMVs), the Finnish...Full story -
IDEX 2025: Edge Group unveils HT-750 rotary-wing UAV
Feb 17, 2025, 16:50 by Amit KalraThe United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) Edge Group unveiled its unmanned helicopter HT-750 at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 held in Abu Dhabi...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: No current plans for more than 17 Gravehawks amid latest aid announcement, says UK MoD
Feb 17, 2025, 15:35 by Tom BartonThe Gravehawk air-defence systems to be supplied to Ukraine – funded and developed by the UK and Denmark – will number 17, with no current plans for more, the UK...Full story -
Leonardo to supply BMS for Thailand's infantry combat vehicles
Feb 17, 2025, 12:05 by Oishee MajumdarLeonardo DRS, a US subsidiary of the Italian group, has secured a contract worth USD7 million to deliver its battle management system (BMS) to the Royal Thai Army (RTA).Full story