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Update: Naviris, Eurosam awarded contract for Horizon-class MLU programme
Naviris and Eurosam have been awarded a EUR1.5 billion (USD1.7 billion) contract from the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) for the mid-life upgrade...Full story -
Final configuration of first Miecznik frigate revealed a month before construction starts
One month ahead of the start of construction of Poland's first Miecznik (Swordfish)-class multimission frigate, the Polish Armaments Group (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa:...Full story -
Germany opens IRIS-T training facility
The Luftwaffe, Diehl Defence, and Gebäudemanagement Schleswig-Holstein (GMSH) have opened a ground-based air-defence (GBAD) training facility at the Todendorf training...Full story -
Israeli Navy trials new EW countermeasures system
The Israeli Navy and Elbit Systems have successfully completed sea trials with the company's new maritime electronic warfare (EW) countermeasures system.Full story -
Brazilian Army eyes new helicopters
The Brazilian Army aims to replace the eight HM-3 Cougar and four HM-2 Black Hawk helicopters in service with Army Aviation Command (CAvEx), Army Commander General Tomás...Full story -
HII CEO says labour boost will help Virginia-class submarine programme
Meeting labour hiring and retention goals will help get the Virginia-class submarine (VCS) programme back on schedule, HII president and CEO Chris Kastner said on 3...Full story -
Companies bidding in Skynet Enduring Capability programme revealed
Companies bidding in the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Skynet Enduring Capability (SKEC) Wideband Satellite System (WSS) programme have been revealed.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Slovakia hands over two Zuzana 2 SPHs to Kyiv
Konštrukta-Defence handed over the first two Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) paid for by Denmark, Germany, and Norway to Ukraine on 1 August, the Slovak state...Full story -
Following slump, Argentina's FAdeA aims to reinvigorate design and production
Fabrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA) is preparing to build the first IA-100 basic trainer, the manufacturer's first new aircraft type in 40 years. The project had been...Full story -
Indonesia validates post-upgrade missile capabilities of Bung Tomo frigate
The Indonesian Navy has marked the first firing of an Exocet MM40 Block 3 missile from a Bung Tomo-classfrigate, validating the upgrade works that have been carried out...Full story -
Denmark receives first ATMOS SPHs and PULS MRLs
Denmark has received its first 155 mm/52 calibre Autonomous Truck Mounted Howitzer System (ATMOS) self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) and Precise and Universal Launching...Full story -
New Zealand launches new policies to respond to growing Pacific challenges
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a National Security Strategy (NSS) alongside the first two parts of a new defence policy that prioritises...Full story -
Hanwha lays out short-term plan for Australian Redback IFVs
Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) has outlined a short-term plan to meet the Australian Army's requirement for Redback infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs).Full story -
Japan outlines defence spending priorities
Japan's 2023 defence White Paper has provided new details about the funding priorities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) over the next five years.Full story -
Australian Army upgrades Bushmasters with satcom capabilities
The Australian Army has integrated satellite communication (satcom) systems into some of its Thales Australia Bushmaster 4×4 protected mobility vehicles, the Australian...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Belarus seeking to manufacture Iranian weapons
Belarus is likely seeking to establish an indigenous Iranian Shahed loitering munition production facility, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said on 31 July.Full story -
Unmanned turret to be fitted to new Israeli armoured vehicles from 2024
The Israel Defense Forces' (IDF's) new Namer tracked and Eitan 8×8 wheeled armoured vehicles will be fitted with a new 30 mm turret in 2024, Brigadier General Oren...Full story -
New helicopters flyby in Benin's military parade
The parade to mark Benin's 63rd anniversary of its independence confirmed that its air force is now operating Super Puma helicopters.Full story -
Poland and US achieve artillery command-and-control system interoperability
Poland has proven the interoperability of its army'sTopaz integrated combat management system (ICMS)with US artillery command-and-control systems. During trials at...Full story -
US Navy approves service life extensions for four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers
The US Navy (USN) Surface Warfare Division has approved service life extensions for four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, the USN confirmed on 2 August.Full story