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Netherlands to acquire new portable radios
The Netherlands will replace all of its existing portable ground-to-air radios as part of the broader EUR1.5 billion (USD1.6 billion) 10-year Foxtrot tactical...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Moscow hit in ‘drone attack'
Moscow was struck by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on 30 May, with city officials reporting that upwards of 10 ‘drones' were shot down by ground-based air defence...Full story -
Poland contracts Hellfire II missiles to arm AW149, AH-64E helicopters
Poland has finalised a deal with the United States to acquire Lockheed Martin AGM-114 Hellfire II air-to-surface missiles to equip its future Leonardo AW149 and Boeing...Full story -
Triumphant on water: Singapore to ‘do more with less' in replacing Victory class
For much of its existence since it was established in 1967 the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) – then known as the Singapore Naval Volunteer Force – was concerned with...Full story -
Boeing, ST Engineering ink MOU to collaborate on P-8A Poseidon sustainment
Boeing has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Singapore's state-affiliated defence company ST Engineering to jointly explore potential areas of co-operation...Full story -
Update: Tejas Mk 2 languishes amid lack of funds
India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk 2 programme is languishing without funding, months after the project was approved by New Delhi.Full story -
New DoD cyber strategy tags Russia, China as top threats
Potential cyber attacks by China and Russia against the United States and its allies continue to be one of the pre-eminent threat facing the US Department of Defense...Full story -
IDET 2023: Ukrainians waiting for CV90 IFVs for spring offensive
Ukraine is waiting for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) Sweden is donating, to launch its anticipated spring offensive, an attendee of the International...Full story -
LIMA 2023: Leonardo promoting AW149 for Malaysia
Leonardo is promoting its AW149 multirole medium helicopter to fill Malaysia's future rotary-wing requirements.Full story -
Czech Army's T-72M4 CZ approaches end of service life, eyes new Leopards
The Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) will develop plans to address the approaching obsolescence of its main battle tank (MBT), the T-72M4 CZ, Colonel Jan Kerdik, head of...Full story -
IDET 2023: Excalibur Army Viktor light air-defence vehicles supplied to Ukraine
The Excalibur Army MR-2 Viktor light air-defence vehicle displayed at the International Defence and Security Technology Fair (IDET) 2023 held in Brno, Czech Republic,...Full story -
New Royal Navy minehunting mother ship starts sea trials
The UK Royal Navy's (RN's) new minehunting mother ship started sea trials with Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) personnel after completing its military conversion from an oil...Full story -
LIMA 2023: MMEA to receive two Tun Fatimah-class OPVs in 2023
Malaysian shipbuilder TH Heavy Engineering (THHE) expects to deliver the first of three Tun Fatimah-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to the Malaysian Maritime...Full story -
LIMA 2023: Malaysia to lease four Black Hawks
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has announced a deal to lease four Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters.Full story -
Quantum navigation sensor tested by RN
A prototype quantum sensor device developed by Imperial College London completed the first period of at-sea testing onboard the UK Royal Navy (RN) trials and...Full story -
IDET 2023: Inflatable Leopard 2A4 decoys sent to Ukraine
Inflatable Leopard 2A4 tank decoys are being supplied to Ukraine, Janes learnt at the International Defence and Security Technology Fair (IDET) 2023 held in Brno, Czech...Full story -
LIMA 2023: Delivery of second batch of ‘Blue Sharks' for Philippines delayed
South Korea is prepared to deliver a second batch of Cheong Sangeo (K745/Blue Shark) torpedoes to the Philippine Navy (PN). However, Janes understands that the...Full story -
UK weighing up options for Prometheus 2 satellite successor
The UK is investigating several options to replace the Prometheus 2 satellites destroyed during the failed Virgin Orbit launch in January 2023.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Canada to donate Sidewinder missiles to Kyiv
Canada is to donate Raytheon AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine, the Canadian defence minister announced at the 12th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting on 25...Full story -
South Korea approves mass production of fourth batch of K2 MBTs
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has approved the mass production of a fourth batch of the Hyundai Rotem K2 main battle tank (MBT) for the...Full story