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Indonesia to receive KF-21 prototype no 5 if payments completed
The South Korean government has confirmed that it will transfer a Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft prototype to Indonesia, provided...Full story -
New Zealand Defence Force experiments with loitering munitions
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is conducting its first experimentation with loitering munitions to keep pace with the changing nature of warfare.Full story -
Military clashes in Sudan threaten to become protracted conflict following attempted coup by Rapid Support Forces
Since January 2023, Janes Military Coup Indicator has ranked Sudan among the top three states most likely to experience a military coup. However, the preceding fragmentation and current conflict between the RSF and the SAF differ significantly from previous coups and greatly increase the likelihood that Sudan will fall into a prolonged internal conflict.Full story -
PLA deploys air-defence systems along Taiwan Strait
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has deployed weapons and equipment – including multiple launch rocket systems (MLRSs), air-defence missiles, command vehicles, and...Full story -
Turkey showcases Anadolu unmanned air wing
Turkey has showcased the mainly unmanned air wing that will operate from its newly inducted TCG Anadolu (L 400), displaying the two unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)...Full story -
US Army developing HADES ISR prototypes
The US Army's aviation directorate is soliciting industry input for prototype development of a new airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) system...Full story -
First steel cut for Turkey's three follow-on Istanbul-class frigates
A steel-cutting ceremony for the Turkish Navy's three follow-on Istanbul (TF-100)-class frigates was staged at Sedef Shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul, on 11 April.Full story -
Turkish Navy's new LHD Anadolu enters service
The Turkish Navy's new landing helicopter dock (LHD) TCG Anadolu (L 400) was formally commissioned into service during a ceremony held at Sedef Shipyard in Tuzla,...Full story -
Indonesia approves Australian Bushmaster donation
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has approved Australia's offer to donate Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles to the Indonesian National Armed Forces.Full story -
Iran's IRGC unveils new attack UAV
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has developed a new type of one-way-attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called the Meraj-532, the Tasnim News Agency...Full story -
Japan progresses hypersonic and long-range missile programmes
Japan's Ministry of Defense (MoD) has signed a contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to develop and mass-produce upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles...Full story -
Chinese wargames end with massed incursions, carrier aircraft in Taiwan's ADIZ
China has concluded three days of wargames around Taiwan by flying a large number of aircraft over the median line and using carrier-borne fighters to practice strikes...Full story -
Finland orders David's Sling air-defence system
The Finnish Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 5 April that it has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure the David's Sling long-range air-defence system...Full story -
US Air Force likely to end AGM-183A ARRW programme after completing R&D phase
The US Air Force (USAF) will likely end its efforts to operationalise the Lockheed Martin AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) following a 13 March test...Full story -
USAF Sensing Grid concept demands smaller, more interoperable sensors
The US Air Force (USAF) is shifting focus from developing expensive, highly tailored intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, (ISR) sensor systems to ones that...Full story -
KAI KF-21 conducts test launch of IRIS-T missile
Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) has successfully test-fired an AIM-2000 InfraRed Imaging System-Tail control (IRIS-T) missile from its KF-21 fighter aircraft for the...Full story -
South Korea launches first Ulsan-class Batch III frigate
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the country's first Ulsan-class Batch III frigate.Full story -
China conducts military drills near Taiwan in wake of Tsai's US visit
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has deployed several aircraft and vessels either near or across the median line in the Taiwan Strait in the wake of a meeting between...Full story -
Navy League 2023: DoD explores accelerated F-35 weapons integration
The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) in conjunction with prime contractor Lockheed Martin is exploring methods to accelerate the process of certifying and integrating new...Full story -
US Government Accountability Office denies Sikorsky-Boeing FLRAA award protest
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has denied a Sikorsky-Boeing team's protest to overturn the US Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) decision,...Full story