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Q-CTRL, Diraq partner to develop quantum computing technologies for defence
Sydney-based quantum-focused companies Q-CTRL and Diraq have partnered to develop advanced quantum computing technologies under three multimillion-dollar projects...Full story -
Australia to retire MRH90 Taipan fleet early
The Australian government is permanently withdrawing its NHIndustries MRH90 ‘Taipan' fleet from flight operations.Full story -
USAF seeks new SIGINT collection, processing capabilities
The US Air Force's (USAF's) research division is looking to develop advanced cyber and signals intelligence (SIGINT) processing capabilities, which once developed and...Full story -
Northrop Grumman awarded US Air Force contract to build Stand-in Attack Weapon
The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Northrop Grumman a USD705 million contract to develop and test the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), an air-to-ground missile intended...Full story -
Slovakia receives first Patria AMV XP 8×8 armoured combat vehicle
Slovakia received its first Patria 8×8 Armoured Modular Vehicle (AMV) XP on 26 September for integration work by local companies, the Slovak Ministry of Defence (MoD)...Full story -
First PPA in ‘light plus' configuration delivered to Italian Navy
Fincantieri has delivered the Italian Navy's first multi-purpose offshore patrol ship (Pattugliatore Polivalente d'Altura: PPA) configured for medium-intensity (light...Full story -
Zen Technologies to provide C-UAS and driving simulators to Indian Army
Hyderabad-based Zen Technologies secured two contracts worth INR2.27 billion (USD27.3 million) and INR1.2 billion from the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) in September...Full story -
Partner 2023: Serbia modernises 2S1 Gvozdika
Serbia's Srboauto has begun modernising the Serbian Army's 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery systems. The upgrade includes the ability to fire extended-range...Full story -
South Korea showcases stealth UCAV
The South Korean military revealed a stealthy, tailless unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) during the country's 75th Armed Forces Day parade on 26 September.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Draganfly tasked with UAV training, systems take on mine clearance duties
Draganfly has been awarded a multi-year contract by Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs to develop training programmes for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations.Full story -
Australian Army unveils new order of battle to strengthen defence in north
Major changes to the Australian Army's capability and structure including the transfer of key combat units from South Australia to the country's north were announced by...Full story -
Taiwan unveils first indigenously built submarine
Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC Corporation has unveiled the country's first indigenously developed submarine, which will be in service with the Republic of China Navy...Full story -
Taiwan develops 81 mm mobile mortar system
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense's (MND's) Armaments Bureau has developed an 81 mm mobile mortar system mounted on a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle...Full story -
Czech Republic gives green light to F-35 buy
The Czech Republic has decided to proceed with a procurement of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), with the announcement that 24 aircraft will...Full story -
Submarine Arkansas reaches ‘pressure hull complete' milestone
Virginia-class attack submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) is now “pressure hull complete” at HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) in Virginia, HII confirmed on 27 September.Full story -
Harland & Wolff starts shipyard revamp ahead of FSS construction
Harland & Wolff has announced the start of work to upgrade the existing fabrication halls at its Belfast shipyard to support the construction of the UK Royal Navy's...Full story -
Partner 2023: MTI rolls out new member of Pasars-16 family
Serbia's Military Technical Institute (MTI) has developed a new version of the Pasars-16 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun and missile system.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: M1A1 Abrams and Swedish Leopard 2 tanks arrive in country
The M1A1 Abrams tanks donated by the US and Leopard 2 tanks donated by Sweden have arrived in Ukraine.Full story -
Damen positions for potential UK/Netherlands amphibious ship requirement
Dutch shipbuilding group Damen is pitching its Enforcer amphibious ship family as the basis for a potential joint UK/Netherlands amphibious ship acquisition.Full story -
Heinen & Hopman to supply HVAC-R and CBRN filter systems for Dutch/Belgian ASW frigates
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval has awarded Heinen & Hopman a contract to supply the climate and filtration systems for the four new anti-submarine warfare frigates...Full story