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France to upgrade MRTT fleet for command-and-control connectivity
France is to upgrade its fleet of Airbus Defence and Space (DS) A330-200 Phénix Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for greater command-and-control (C2)...Full story -
US redirects carrier strike group, deploys THAAD to increase US force protection in Middle East
The United States has shifted the USS Dwight D Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to the Central Command area of responsibility (AOR) and deployed a Terminal High...Full story -
First new MCM vessel for Dutch navy launched
An official launch ceremony for Vlissingen, thefirst new mine-countermeasures vessel (MCMV) on order for the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN), was held at Piriou's shipyard...Full story -
Estonia orders Nurol Makina NMS 4×4 vehicles and Otokar Arma 6×6 APCs
Estonia ordered Nurol Makina NMS 4×4 armoured vehicles and Otokar Arma 6×6 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) on 18 October, the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments...Full story -
ADEX 2023: KAI MCH to carry two primary anti-mine systems internally
Korea Aerospace Industries' (KAI's) new Mine Countermeasures Helicopter (MCH) will have two out of its three deployable anti-mine assets located within the aircraft's...Full story -
Ecuador signs contract with Airbus for two C295s
The government of Ecuador announced the acquisition of two Airbus C295 aircraft on 18 October. President Guillermo Lasso revealed the deal on social media platforms,...Full story -
ADEX 2023: KAI details progress on Advanced Air Vehicle
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) showcased a prototype of its Advanced Air Vehicle (AAV), which is under development, at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense...Full story -
ADEX 2023: Huneed, Nordic Wing co-operate on Astero/Troy UAV
South Korean firm Huneed Technologies has entered a partnership with Danish firm Nordic Wing to collaborate on promoting the latter's Astero unmanned aerial vehicle...Full story -
ADEX 2023: KAI updates MUM-T concept for KF-21
After unveiling a new unmanned fighter (or ‘loyal wingman') programme in support of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 in May 2023, two KAI officials told Janes...Full story -
UK cites contractor performance and other issues for Wedgetail delay
The United Kingdom has spelt out the causes for the delay to the delivery schedule of the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning Mk1 (AEW1) aircraft.Full story -
ADEX 2023: Firstec loitering UAV with RoKA for trials
A new loitering unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by South Korea's Firstec Co Ltd has been undergoing field trials with the Republic of Korea Army (RoKA).Full story -
Portugal begins KC-390 operations
The Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa: FAP) formally started operations with the first Embraer KC-390 Millennium medium-lift tanker-transport aircraft on 19...Full story -
ADEX 2023: Hyundai, Kia unveil hydrogen-fuelled cargo drone
Hyundai Motor Group and its sister firm Kia unveiled the hydrogen-fuelled cargo (HFC) concept drone at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2023...Full story -
US Navy intercepts cruise missiles launched from Yemen
The Iranian-backed Yemeni rebel group Ansar Allah, popularly known as the Houthis, may have cruise missiles capable of reaching Israel, US Department of Defense...Full story -
Japan orders Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifles from Saab
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has ordered 300 Carl-Gustaf 84 mm shoulder-fired recoilless rifles from Swedish defence company Saab, the company said in a...Full story -
ADEX 2023: RoK Army displays Battalion UAV
The Republic of Korea Army (RoKA) displayed the Battalion multi-purpose rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2023 held in...Full story -
US Air Force launches second-to-last AGM-183A ARRW all-up round
The US Air Force (USAF) launched a Lockheed Martin AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) on 12 October.Full story -
Philippines to procure three C-130J-30 transport aircraft
The Department of National Defense (DND) in Manila has announced plans to procure three Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules medium-lift transport aircraft for the...Full story -
ADEX 2023: MBDA contracted to integrate Mistral ATAM with MAH
MBDA has received a contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to integrate its Mistral Air-to-Air Missile (ATAM) system on the new Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH).Full story -
Italy seeks new GEO and LEO satellites in latest defence budget
The Italian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking new geostationary (GEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to increase the resilience of its armed forces under the...Full story