Eurosam Shows SAMP/T NG Air Defence System
The new version of the SAMP/T long-range air defence system, SAMP/T NG, with improvements and new capabilities, was exhibited in Eurosatory 2024.
Expo and Air Show News
KNDS Shows RAPIDFIRE 40 mm Weapon on 8x8 Truck
During Eurosatory 2024, French-German JV KNDS displayed its updated version of the RAPIDFIRE 40 mm autocannon on an 8x8 truck.
MBDA Presents AI Add-on to an anti-armour missile
MBDA presented the AI-based Ground Warden system used in combination with the Akeron anti-tank missile.
FK BRNO Presents .338 Norma PK Derivative Machine Gun
During Eurosatory 2024, Czech firm FK BRNO unveiled its latest BKS 338 machine gun chambered in .338 Norma Magnum.
KNDS Presents the new CENTURIO UGV at Eurosatory
KNDS presented a Medium-Forces-Mission-Solution using manned/unmanned teaming systems, data management, and sensor-to-shooter technology.
ST Engineering’s Terrex-s5 Serial Production Starts
ST Engineering’s Terrex-s5 wheeled armoured combat vehicle is ready to start production.
BAE Systems Unveils Tridon Mark II Air Defence System
During Eurosatory 2024, BAE Systems has put Tridon Mark II air defence system based on Bofors 40 Mk4 40 mm naval gun.
France Develops New Missile for Its MLRS
MBDA and Safran exhibited their joint project, Thundart 227 mm guided artillery rocket to be used on French M270 LRU MLRS in Eurosatory 2024.
U.S. Army Eyes New Missile for Enduring Shield
AD System Brigadier General Frank Lozano stated that the service seeks a secondary missile for the upcoming Enduring Shield air defence system.
B&S Unveils Hitbird 350 Aluminium-Structured UAV
During Eurosatory 2024, German firm B&S unveiled its Hitbird 350 multi-purpose UAV with an aluminium structure.
MBDA Reveals LCM for Deep Precision Strike Capability
MBDA introduced the Land Cruise Missile (LCM) system, which provides a new ground-launched Deep Precision Strike capability on the battlefield.
Leonardo Presents the AW249 Fenice at Eurosatory
Leonardo unveiled its new attack helicopter, the AW249 Fenice, for the first time at the international defence show Eurosatory 2024 in Paris.
Russia to Unveil USV Shehpad at FLEET-2024 Expo
Rosoboronexport JSC will unveil Russia’s newest USV at the International Maritime Defence Exhibition “FLEET-2024” in St. Petersburg.
Russian Navy to Receive 12 New Vessels in 2024
Russian Navy plans to receive 12 new vessels into service by the end of 2024. The list includes a nuclear submarine.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 09:00 US Air Force expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft testing - The US Air Force is increasing flight testing and integration work for Collaborative Combat Aircraft...
- 09:00 European defence spending increasingly targets ammunition resilience - European governments are directing additional defence funding toward ammunition production, stockpil...
- 09:00 China advances military satellite constellation deployment - China continues expanding military satellite constellations designed to enhance communications, navi...
- 09:00 Japan strengthens distributed missile force posture - Japan is expanding deployment of mobile missile units and support infrastructure across remote islan...
- 09:00 Autonomous surface vessels gain importance in fleet operations - Navies are integrating autonomous surface vessels into surveillance, reconnaissance and maritime sec...
- 09:00 Counter-drone procurement shifts toward scalable architectures - Military organisations are increasingly procuring counter-drone systems built around open architectu...
- 09:00 Hypersonic defence programmes focus on persistent target custody - Defence agencies are prioritising sensor networks capable of maintaining continuous tracking of mano...
- 09:00 AI-assisted command systems gain momentum in military planning - Armed forces are accelerating adoption of AI-assisted command-and-control systems designed to improv...
- 09:00 Collaborative autonomy emerges as key defence technology trend - Military planners increasingly view teams of autonomous systems operating cooperatively as a major f...
- 09:00 Production capacity increasingly shapes defence export competitiveness - Countries evaluating defence acquisitions are placing greater weight on supplier production capacity...
