Defence News

Chinese Truck-Mounted HPeM Weapon Breaks Cover
E/W Expo and Air Show China

Chinese Truck-Mounted HPeM Weapon Breaks Cover

China has shown its high-energy microwave weapon mounted on an 8x8 truck in a promotional video for Zhuhai Airshow 2024.

Sweden Sings LoI with Brasil to Acquire C-390
Air Logistics Brazil Sweden

Sweden Sings LoI with Brasil to Acquire C-390

Swedish and Brazilian Defence Ministers signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to acquire C-390 transport aircraft for the Swedish Armed Forces.

AL-51 Turbofan for Su-57 Fighters Joins Zhuhai Airshow
Air Engine and Transmission Expo and Air Show China Russia

AL-51 Turbofan for Su-57 Fighters Joins Zhuhai Airshow

Russian United Engine Corporation has exhibited the AL-51 afterburning turbofan for the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter in China.

China Shows PL-15 AAM Variant for J-20 Fighters
Air Expo and Air Show China

China Shows PL-15 AAM Variant for J-20 Fighters

During Zhuhai Airshow 2024, China displayed a new variant of its PL-15 BVRAAM with folding fins, adapted for J-20 fighters' internal weapon bays.

Airbus Shows VSR700 Rotor Blade UAV With Payloads
Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show France

Airbus Shows VSR700 Rotor Blade UAV With Payloads

During Euronaval 2024, Airbus displayed its new rotor UAV VSR700 with sonobuoys and a Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD) pod.

Marine Tech Reveals UUV/USV Hybrid in Euronaval 2024
Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show France

Marine Tech Reveals UUV/USV Hybrid in Euronaval 2024

French firm Marine Tech unveiled its hybrid unmanned vessel that can operate as a USV or UUV with a hydrodynamically efficient form.

Spain to Finalise Eurofighter Halcon II Programme
Air United Kingdom Spain

Spain to Finalise Eurofighter Halcon II Programme

Eurofighter and Spain have concluded negotiations for the Halcon II follow-on buy of the Typhoon for the Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire Español/ EdAE)

Lockheed Martin Reveals Stealth Tanker Concept
Air Logistics USA

Lockheed Martin Reveals Stealth Tanker Concept

Lockheed Martin has revealed its stealth tanker concept in a U.S.-based “The War Zone” publication.

Bayraktar TB3 Starts Night Approach Tests with TCG ANADOLU
Navy / Maritime Unmanned Systems Turkiye

Bayraktar TB3 Starts Night Approach Tests with TCG ANADOLU

Baykar CTO Selçuk Bayraktar has shared the footage of Bayraktar TB3 UCAV performing approaches towards TCG ANADOLU's deck at night.

ASELSAN Shows GÖKSUR PDMS in Vertical Launch Configuration
Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show France Turkiye

ASELSAN Shows GÖKSUR PDMS in Vertical Launch Configuration

During Euronaval 2024, ASELSAN displayed GÖKSUR 100-N VLS PDMS with vertical launch cells along with turreted launcher as the third variant.

Deputy MOD Heybet Visits Turkish Companies at Euronaval
Expo and Air Show France Turkiye

Deputy MOD Heybet Visits Turkish Companies at Euronaval

Deputy MOD Heybet visited ASFAT and other Turkish companies at Euronaval, which was held in Paris, France.

MBDA Presents New Generation AShM at Euronaval
Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show France Italy

MBDA Presents New Generation AShM at Euronaval

The new generation anti-ship missile, Teseo MK2/E, has completed its first firing test. MBDA presents the missile at Euronaval, which is held in Paris.

ROKETSAN's MİDLAS VLS Being Prepared for Different Needs
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show France Turkiye

ROKETSAN's MİDLAS VLS Being Prepared for Different Needs

During Euronaval 2024, ROKETSAN Launcher Systems Manager Mustafa Özdemir talked about versions of MİDLAS VLS being developed for different needs.

Israeli Companies Attend Euronaval
Expo and Air Show France Israel

Israeli Companies Attend Euronaval

The Euronaval takes place in Paris, and Israeli companies attend the expo with no limitations.