Tag: Leonardo
Indonesian navy receives first locally assembled submarine
The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) received its third Nagapasa (Type 209/1400)-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK) at state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL’s facility in Surabaya on 17 March.
The...
Making the Shell Fit the Job
Published in July/August 2020 Issue - Artillery ammunition developments are driven by greater flexibity of round, the need for more range and increased accuracy.
The...
US approves sale of SeaGuardian UAVs to Taiwan
The US State Department has approved the sale of four “weapons ready” MQ-9B SeaGuardian medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Taiwan, the...
Arise Maritime Rotary VTOL
Published in the July/August 2020 Issue - A number of OEMs are at various stages of developing unmanned rotorcraft that can be used off...
China’s new Commando Helicopter
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) unveiled its latest type of transport helicopter, the Aviocopter Z-8L.
The new 15-ton class helicopter is expected to...
Fighting Back Against UAS
A widening range of methods are being fielded to take down UAS depending on their size.
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) offer new threats as well...
5th Generation Fighters; Beyond Lockheed Martin
International competition is "hotting" up to design alternatives Lockheed Martin’s 5th Generation F-22 and F-35 combat aircraft. And 6th Generation is just over the...
UAVs Over the Maritime Horizon
Maritime patrolling with UAVs has becoming the norm, allowing manned missions to be dedicated to more mission specific tasks.
Airborne maritime operations such as anti-submarine...
Philippine Navy’s newest frigate heads home
The Philippine Navy’s first missile-capable frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), commenced its journey home from South Korea on 18 May, navy chief Vice Admiral...
Negating The Night
The variety of night vision systems for maritime and land forces is wider than ever.
Conducting military operations at night without any form of night...