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Poland receives first FA-50s into service
Poland has received into service the first of 48 Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft.Full story -
US approves Arrow sale to Germany
The US government has approved the sale of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS) to Germany, the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) announced on its website on 17 August. The...Full story -
US renews lifting of arms embargo on Cyprus
The US government has decided to continue lifting defence trade restrictions on the Republic of Cyprus for a second year, the US Department of State announced on 18...Full story -
US approves possible sale of HIMARS to Australia
The US Department of State has approved the possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of M142 High-Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARSs) and related equipment to the...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Denmark, Netherlands pledge F-16s for Kyiv
Denmark and the Netherlands have pledged to transfer Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft to Kyiv, with a joint communiqué announcing the proposed...Full story -
Australia to equip Hobart-class destroyers with Tomahawk cruise missiles
The Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) fleet of Hobart-class air warfare destroyers will be equipped with the Tomahawk cruise missile, making Australia one of only three...Full story -
US, Japan commence joint development of Glide Phase Interceptor
The US and Japan have initiated the joint development of a Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) to counter hypersonic weapons, the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced on...Full story -
Update: USAF selects JetZero for large blended wing body demonstrator
On 16 August the US Air Force (USAF) announced its selection of JetZero to build and flight test a large blended wing body testbed.Full story -
OCEA despatches two more FPB 98 MKIs for Ukraine
French shipbuilder OCEA has despatched a second batch of two FPB 98 MKI patrol boats destined for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.Full story -
Keel laid for second Ada-class corvette for Ukrainian Navy
A keel-laying ceremony for the second MilGem (Ada)-class corvette under construction for Ukraine was held at RMK Marine's shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul, on 18 August.Full story -
Poland's Gladius system breaks cover
The Polish army unveiled the components of its new Gladius artillery strike-reconnaissance system during a military parade on 15 August, displaying a commander's vehicle...Full story -
Japan mulls long-range missiles on transport aircraft
Transport aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) could be equipped with long-range missiles to improve the country's stand-off strike capabilities.Full story -
Australia lays out short-term plan for GWEO Enterprise
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has outlined a short-term plan to accelerate the domestic development of guided weapons as part of the Guided Weapons and...Full story -
US Army takes lead on Guam missile defence integration
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) transitioned its power to the US Army in June 2023 on the integrated missile defence of Guam effort, service leaders announced recently.Full story -
India launches sixth Project 17A frigate
India's Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has launched the country's sixth Nilgiri (Project 17A)-class guided-missile frigate.Full story -
BAE Systems to buy satellite maker Ball Aerospace
BAE Systems plans to expand its presence in the fast-growing space market by acquiring satellite manufacturer Ball Aerospace for GBP4.3 billion (USD5.6 billion) in cash,...Full story -
Pacific priority: New Zealand outlines future defence posture
New Zealand's first National Security Strategy (NSS) was released on 4 August alongside the first two parts of a new defence review that highlight the threats the...Full story -
Australia demonstrates long-range maritime strike capabilities in combined HIMARS firing
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the US Army have carried out a live firing of the High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) against a maritime target in a...Full story -
US Army prepares to deliver Mid-Range Capability
The US Army fired a cruise missile for the first time since 1944, completing the operational tests necessary to deliver the first Mid-Range Capability (MRC) weapon...Full story -
Steel cut for first Polish Miecznik-class frigate
A steel-cutting ceremony was held for the first Polish Project 106 Miecznik (Swordfish)-class frigate at the Polish Armaments Group (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa: PGZ) Naval...Full story