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Ukraine conflict: Ukrainian military using UK C-UAV system
The Ukrainian military appears to be fielding a UK-developed counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) system.Full story -
Hungary receives first H225M helos
The first two of 16 Airbus Helicopters H225M multirole rotorcraft were delivered to Hungary on 18 July, the manufacturer announced.Full story -
UK awards study contracts for Merlin service life extension
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed parallel contracts with Lockheed Martin UK and Leonardo Helicopters UK to identify, scope, and mitigate obsolescence issues...Full story -
Hanwha Ocean emerges as preferred bidder to build additional FFX-III frigates
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has emerged as the preferred bidder in a programme to supply the country with two more Chungnam (FFX-III)-class frigates, the...Full story -
UK orders Trophy APS for further testing on Challenger 3 tank
The UK has awarded a GBP20 million (over USD26 million) contract to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for the Trophy active protection system (APS) for testing on the...Full story -
Portugal to modernise OPVs
The Portuguese Navy is to progressively upgrade its Viana do Castelo-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), service representatives told Janes.Full story -
Polaris pitching 6×6 light tactical vehicle to USMC, special operations forces
Vehicle specialist Polaris Government and Defense is developing a 6×6 variant of its MRZR Alpha light tactical vehicle (LTV) as it explores concepts to increase payload...Full story -
Safran-HAL to collaborate on new aircraft engines
India and France are slated to expand their defence co-operation to support the joint development of new engines for the 13 ton Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH)...Full story -
Leonardo DRS eyes role in Bradley successor
Leonardo DRS is exploring a potential role in the US Army‘s future XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle, which will replace the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle,...Full story -
Leonardo reveals next-gen survivability upgrade for Eurofighter
Leonardo announced the next generation of survivability upgrade for Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) on 14 July.Full story -
UK personnel shortfall puts drag on F-35B force development
Delays to the buildup of the UK's F-35B Lightning Force have pushed back the establishment of a second front-line squadron to the end of 2023, the Ministry of Defence...Full story -
Japan tests prototype of new reconnaissance vehicle
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) is testing a new reconnaissance combat vehicle (RCV) prototype based on the Type 16 Mobile Combat Vehicle (MCV), a Japan...Full story -
Australia to accelerate Ghost Bat development
Australia's Department of Defence (DoD) has been directed by the government to accelerate development of the Boeing Australia MQ-28A Ghost Bat unmanned aerial vehicle...Full story -
Ukraine a ‘game changer' for RAF Typhoon Force
The outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022 saw ‘the game changed' for the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon Force, massively increasing its flight hours and the...Full story -
BAE Systems scores stratospheric success for PHASA-35 pseudo satellite
BAE Systems has flown the PHASA-35 solar-powered high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the stratosphere for the first time, the company...Full story -
RAF targets 2027–28 for fielding Striker II HMD on Typhoon
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) expects to field the BAE Systems Striker II helmet-mounted display (HMD) aboard its Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft before the end of...Full story -
New Zealand faces procurement challenges, report finds
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) annual Major Projects Report (MPR) has identified problems with completing some procurement programmes.Full story -
Airbus pushes for progress on NMH
Airbus is pushing the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to progress its New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement at a quicker pace, with a senior official telling Janes and...Full story -
Japan conducts deck landing of MCH-101 helicopter on Mogami frigate
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has conducted deck landing trials of the MCH-101 airborne mine countermeasures (AMCM) helicopter on one of its Mogami-class...Full story -
National Security Agency drafting new AI road map
Senior leaders at the National Security Agency (NSA) are working to draft a new strategic road map to help understand future development and use of advanced artificial...Full story