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South Korea to develop ‘Compass Call'-type EW aircraft
South Korea has launched a project to develop a new electronic warfare (EW) aircraft using a business jet as the baseline platform.Full story -
Update – 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 -
Elbit evolves Hermes 900 to find new customers
Elbit's flagship Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is still finding new customers as the company continues to develop it so as to compete with the larger General...Full story -
Chinese carrier marks foray into Second Island Chain
In what appears to be the latest flex of its projection capabilities, the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has deployed its second aircraft carrier, Shandong, to...Full story -
Philippine Army deploys ATMOS howitzers in 3rd Infantry Division
The Philippine Army (PA) deployed two Autonomous Truck Mounted howitzer System (ATMOS) 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled artillery units to the service's 3rd Infantry...Full story -
Turkish Armed Forces receives its first Altay tanks
The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) received its first two Altay main battle tanks (MBTs) for testing from domestic manufacturer BMC.Full story -
Australia allocates funds to acquire long-range missiles
The Australian government has allocated AUD4.1 billion (USD2.7 billion) to acquire long-range strike systems and manufacture longer-range munitions in Australia.Full story -
Australia's defence review highlights requirement for disruptive technologies
Australia's new Defence Strategic Review (DSR) highlights the need to advance disruptive military technologies to enhance the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's)...Full story -
Skydweller UAV conducting autonomous flights in advance of experimental operations
The Skydweller unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is conducting autonomous envelope expansion flights from Albacete, Spain, in anticipation of experimental operations on...Full story -
Czech MADR radars pass military tests
Elta Systems ELM-2084 multimission radars (MMR) have successfully completed military trials with the Army of the Czech Republic under the 3D mobile air defence radars...Full story -
Philippines trains on Patriot, Avenger missile systems
The US and Philippine troops conducted joint training on the MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile (SAM) system and the Avenger air-defence system in Exercise...Full story -
Japan recorded higher UAV presence in FY 2022 air interceptions
Japan reported an increase in air interceptions of Chinese unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in fiscal year (FY) 2022, even as it said that its overall fighter air...Full story -
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