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Ukraine conflict: Aarok UAV to be built in Ukraine
Oct 5, 2023, 14:50 by Gareth JenningsThe Ukrainian government has agreed with the Turgis & Gaillard group to the in-country production of its Aarok unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).Full story -
Thales on contract for Miecznik frigate combat system
Oct 5, 2023, 11:35 by Richard ScottThales UK has sealed a contract with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) to supply and integrate the core combat suite for Poland's Miecznik (Swordfish) frigate programme.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Ukraine to receive additional batch of reconnaissance systems from Germany
Oct 5, 2023, 11:35 by Olivia SavageUkraine will receive an additional batch of automated reconnaissance systems from Rheinmetall, funded by the German government.Full story -
Update: Australia to retire MRH90 Taipan fleet early
Oct 5, 2023, 11:05 by Akhil KadidalThe Australian government is permanently withdrawing its NHIndustries (NHI) MRH90 ‘Taipan' fleet from flight operations.Full story -
HAL hands over first Tejas trainer to IAF
Oct 5, 2023, 10:05 by Akhil KadidalHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over the first two-seat Light Combat Aircraft Tejas trainer to the Indian Air Force (IAF).Full story -
Japan accelerates stand-off missile programmes amid tense security environment
Oct 5, 2023, 08:50 by Ridzwan RahmatJapan is accelerating efforts to procure selected stand-off weapons, including the US-supplied Tomahawk cruise missile, amid deteriorating security conditions in the...Full story -
AUSA 2023: US Army testing out SpaceX satcom capability
Oct 5, 2023, 06:05 by Meredith RoatenThe US Army's 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) will be one of the first units to use SpaceX's new defence capability in theatre, the commanding general of...Full story -
French Navy's first new fleet replenishment ship embarks on maiden deployment
Oct 4, 2023, 14:20 by Guy ToremansFollowing the completion of a three-week operational sea training period, the first of the French Navy's four new fleet replenishment ships (Batiment Ravitailleur de...Full story -
Denmark joins PESCO military mobility project
Oct 4, 2023, 12:35 by Nicholas FiorenzaDenmark has joined the European Union's (EU's) Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) military mobility project, the Danish Ministry of Defence announced on its...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Lithuania sends naval equipment to Ukraine
Oct 4, 2023, 12:20 by Olivia Savage & Neil DeeLithuania has transferred maritime radars to the Ukrainian Navy as part of an assistance package.Full story -
Brazilian Army orders armed armoured riverine boats
Oct 4, 2023, 12:05 by Victor BarreiraThe Brazilian Army has placed an order to the country's state-owned shipyard Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro (AMRJ) to build four LOpRib (Lancha de Operações...Full story -
Norway opts for UK surveillance solutions for CV90 vehicles
Oct 4, 2023, 10:05 by Olivia SavageThe Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has selected UK-company Chess Dynamics to provide its surveillance systems for the country's Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90)...Full story -
Japan enacts new defence industry law
Oct 4, 2023, 09:20 by Jon GrevattJapanese legislation to strengthen the country's defence industrial base has come into force, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) in Tokyo has confirmed to Janes.Full story -
Latvia revealed to be undisclosed customer of Cayuse Warrior light attack helicopter
Oct 4, 2023, 06:20 by Gareth JenningsLatvia is to field the MD Helicopters (MDH) MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light attack rotorcraft in a deal that was disclosed by neither the manufacturer nor the customer.Full story -
Turkey develops indigenous Altay powerpack
Oct 4, 2023, 04:05 by Jon HawkesTurkey has developed an indigenous powerpack for its Altay main battle tank (MBT), which will be fitted in all serial production vehicles from lot-2 onwards, Serhat...Full story -
UK MoD awards UK contracts for next phase of SSN-AUKUS programme
Oct 3, 2023, 16:20 by Kate TringhamThe UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded contracts totalling GBP4 billion (USD4.8 billion) to BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, and Babcock for the detailed design and long...Full story -
Sweden to upgrade Gripen C/D engines for greater performance and lower costs
Oct 3, 2023, 13:20 by Gareth JenningsSweden is to upgrade the powerplant of its Saab JAS 39 Gripen C/D combat aircraft for greater performance and lower life-cycle costs, GKN Aerospace announced on 3...Full story -
Brunei receives second ex-Singapore Fearless-class vessel
Oct 3, 2023, 11:35 by Ridzwan RahmatThe Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) has taken delivery of another ex-Singapore Fearless-class patrol vessel.Full story -
Submarine USS Louisiana launches Trident II for test flight
Oct 3, 2023, 07:50 by Michael FabeyThe Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) launched an unarmed life-extended Trident II (D5LE) missile on 27 September on the Western Test Range...Full story -
US Army selects Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems for Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Phase 2
Oct 3, 2023, 07:20 by Zach RosenbergThe US Army on 26 September selected the Griffon Aerospace Valiant and Textron Systems Aerosonde Mk 4.8 Hybrid Quadrotor (HQ) for the second phase of the Future Tactical...Full story