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Update: US Fifth Fleet USV transits Strait of Hormuz for first time
A US Navy (USN) unmanned surface vessel (USV) has transited the Strait of Hormuz for the first time, marking another milestone in the service's efforts to integrate...Full story -
Integrating effect: The impact of maritime air power in Australian naval operations
For a decade or more, Australia has been transforming the outputs of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) through a fleet-wide recapitalisation of its force structure. This...Full story -
Babcock and UK MoD in dispute over rising costs for Type 31 frigate programme
UK shipbuilder Babcock is engaged in a dispute prevention and resolution (DPR) process with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) over who should pay for unforeseen cost...Full story -
New naval helicopter planned for New Zealand
A request for information (RFI) has been released by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) for its new Maritime Helicopter Replacement (MHR) programme that will deliver a...Full story -
China's Norinco delivers SH-15 howitzers to Pakistan
China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco) delivered the second batch of SH-15 155 mm/52 calibre wheeled self-propelled howitzer (SPH) based on a Shaanxi...Full story -
Game on: USAF wargames strengthening Indo-Pacific alliances
The debut deployment of US Air Force (USAF) Rockwell B-1B Lancer strategic bombers in India for a combat exercise focuses attention once again on Washington's attempts...Full story -
Arafura-class OPVs are helicopter-capable, says Australian DoD
The new Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) destined for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will be able to accommodate helicopters on its flight deck.Full story -
Australian defence review outlines shift to strategy of denial
Australia is to adopt a defence strategy of denial centred on anti-access/area-denial capabilities focused on its northern approaches and its primary regional area of...Full story -
Aero flies first production standard L-39NG light attack jet trainer
Aero Vodochody has flown for the first time a production standard L-39NG (Next Generation) aircraft, the Czech manufacturer announced on 24 April.Full story -
Germany upgrades more Puma IFVs
Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der...Full story -
Japan deploys BMD system to counter North Korea
Japan's Ministry of Defense (MoD) has deployed its ballistic missile defence (BMD) system to intercept North Korea's ballistic missiles and spy satellites entering its...Full story -
Northrop Grumman unveils E-XX TACAMO teammates
Northrop Grumman, which is vying to provide the US Navy's E-XX Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) strategic command aircraft, recently announced that its team includes...Full story -
Turkish Mir USV launches torpedo for first time
The Turkish Mir armed unmanned surface vessel (USV) developed by Sefine Shipyard in partnership with Aselsan has successfully test-fired a lightweight torpedo for the...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Denmark and Netherlands buy Leopard 2A4 tanks for Kyiv
Denmark and the Netherlands will jointly procure 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) for Ukraine, the Danish and Dutch ministries of defence (MoDs) announced on...Full story -
US Fifth Fleet USV transits Strait of Hormuz for first time
A US Navy (USN) unmanned surface vessel (USV) has transited the Strait of Hormuz for the first time, marking another milestone in the service's efforts to integrate...Full story -
Leonardo delivers first ECRS Mk 2 radar for RAF to BAE Systems for integration
Leonardo has delivered the first European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk 2) to be integrated aboard the UK Royal Air Force's (RAF's) fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon...Full story -
Germany joins Common Armoured Vehicle System programme, Sweden buys its first vehicles
Germany formally joined the Finnish-led Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme on 17 April with the signing of the technical arrangement, while the Swedish...Full story -
Spanish UAV manufacturer expands regional footprint with Indonesian partner
Madrid-based Alpha Unmanned Systems (AUS) has established a licensed manufacturing partnership with Indonesian company PT Indadi Venyro in a bid to expand the former's...Full story -
US Navy fire-safety processes questioned
The US Navy (USN) needs to do a better job of harnessing its lessons learned to prevent fires on vessels that are being worked on, according to the US Government...Full story -
GAO cites schedule uncertainty for USCG Polar Security Cutter programme
The expected delivery date of the lead ship US Coast Guard (USCG) Polar Security Cutter (PSC) appears to be unknown, according to the US Government Accountability Office...Full story