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Still facing hurdles for Pillar 1, AUKUS countries detail Pillar 2 ambitions
While questions remain about the ability of Australia, the UK, and the US (AUKUS) to meet submarine requirement commitments for their AUKUS Pillar 1 agreement, the trio...Full story -
South Korea launches first military spy satellite
South Korea has launched its first military reconnaissance satellite using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.Full story -
Japan becomes observer on Eurodrone project
Japan has attained official observer status on the Eurodrone project, the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) announced on 30 November.Full story -
Taiwan conducts drills to counter Chinese amphibious landings
The Republic of China (RoC) Armed Forces have initiated conducting drills to boost operational preparedness to counter Chinese amphibious landings on Taiwan beaches in...Full story -
US approves possible sale of air-launched munitions for RoKAF F-35s
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of munitions for South Korea's Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning IIs.Full story -
Anduril unveils Roadrunner VTOL and C-UAS
Anduril unveiled a reusable, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) air vehicle on 1 December. The twin turbojet-powered vehicle, dubbed Roadrunner, can be fitted with...Full story -
NNSA details US nuclear warhead modernisation timeframes
The US is undergoing large-scale recapitalisation of its nuclear deterrent capability, with warheads central in this process: five warhead programmes are under way, two...Full story -
Janes welcomes Rachel Morowitz as Head of Strategic Partnerships
The trusted global agency for open-source defense intelligence today welcomes Rachel Morowitz to drive Janes strategic partnerships.Full story -
Bundeswehr orders Dingo 2s to replace vehicles donated to Ukraine
The Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and...Full story -
Unmanned systems begin to dominate military operations in Gulf
Recent events underscore how military operators are beginning to increasingly test and deploy unmanned systems in the Gulf.Full story -
British Army soldiers embed with Japanese army for first time
British Army soldiers embedded with the Japan Ground Self‐Defense Force (JGSDF) for the first time during Exercise ‘Vigilant Isles 23' in Japan from 15 to 26 November.Full story -
Parting shot: PAF inducts JF-17 Block III aircraft
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has started to induct into service the latest version of the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)/Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) JF-17...Full story -
Canada selects Poseidon MMA
Canada has selected the Boeing P-8A Poseidon multimission maritime aircraft (MMA) to fulfil its Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) requirement.Full story -
NIDV, Embraer sign co-operation agreement on C-390, A-29 aircraft for the Netherlands
Netherlands Industries for Defence and Security (NIDV) and Embraer have agreed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) geared at co-operation between the respective national...Full story -
Maiden flight for German Sea Tiger helo
The NHIndustries (NHI) NH90 Sea Tiger for the German Navy (Deutsche Marine) made its maiden flight on 30 November.Full story -
US State Department official underscores industry involvement, data sharing for AUKUS
Australia, the UK, and the US will need to depend on industry and more streamlined processes for sharing data and technology for their AUKUS agreement to succeed,...Full story -
UK to equip Poseidon MRA1 with Sting Ray torpedo
The United Kingdom is to arm its fleet of Boeing P-8A Poseidon MRA1 maritime multimission aircraft (MMA) with the domestically developed Sting Ray torpedo.Full story -
Bundestag approves Eurofighter EK
The German Bundestag has approved development of the Eurofighter Elektronischer Kampf (EK) electronic warfare (EW) aircraft for the Luftwaffe.Full story -
Singapore Aster 30 achieves full operational capability
The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF's) Aster 30 SAMP/T (Sol-Air Moyenne-Portée/Terrestre or surface-to-air medium range/land based) self-propelled surface-to-air...Full story -
Damen awarded contract for Portuguese Navy's new multi-purpose vessel
Damen Shipyards Group has been awarded a contract for the design, construction, and outfitting of a new multi-purpose vessel for the Portuguese Navy.Full story