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Japan photographs Y-9 communications countermeasures aircraft
Jun 14, 2023, 09:21 by Akhil KadidalA new special mission aircraft of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has been identified after the aircraft flew into Japan's air defence identification zone...Full story -
Spirit AeroSystems gears up for FLRAA programme role
Jun 13, 2023, 14:05 by Marc SelingerSpirit AeroSystems, which is part of the Bell Textron-led industry team that recently won the US Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition, is in...Full story -
BAE Systems to upgrade Royal Navy radars for GBP270 million
Jun 13, 2023, 14:05 by Olivia SavageBAE Systems has received a GBP270 million (USD338.71 million) contract to support the radars on Royal Navy (RN) Type 23 and Type 26 frigates, Type 45 destroyers, and the...Full story -
ZMT's SR-50M anti-materiel rifle breaks cover at sniper conference
Jun 12, 2023, 12:36 by Jakub Link-LenczowskiZakłady Mechaniczne Tarnów (ZMT) presented its ZMT SR-50M anti-materiel sniper rifle at a conference held at the Military Institute of Armament Technology in Zielonka on...Full story -
Ascent opens new infrastructure as UK looks to ramp up pilot training
Jun 12, 2023, 11:05 by Gareth JenningsAscent Flight Training has opened new infrastructure at Royal Air Force (RAF) Valley in Wales as the UK looks to increase its pilot training capacity.Full story -
Caracal offers CAR 816 rifles to Malaysian Army
Jun 12, 2023, 11:05 by Kapil KajalUnited Arab Emirates small-arms manufacturer Edge Group's Caracal subsidiary has offered its CAR 816assault rifles to the Malaysian Army.Full story -
Pakistan's defence budget rises but inflation nullifies gains
Jun 12, 2023, 08:05 by Jon Grevatt & Andrew MacDonaldPakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar announced in the National Assembly on 9 June that the country's defence budget for 2023–24 will be PKR1.80 trillion (USD6.27...Full story -
Ukraine commissions Gurza-M riverine patrol craft Bucha
Jun 12, 2023, 04:20 by Kate TringhamUkraine has commissioned its eighth Gurza-M (Viper-M) missile-armed riverine patrol boat into service.Full story -
US GAO confirms concerns with US Navy Conventional Prompt Strike platform scheduling
Jun 9, 2023, 11:35 by Michael FabeyBoth US Navy (USN) vessel platforms lined up for the service's first Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) deployments face issues with scheduling and development, according...Full story -
Norway's defence chief recommends increasing RNoN submarine and frigate numbers
Jun 9, 2023, 10:50 by Dr. Lee WillettNorway's Chief of Defence General Eirik Kristoffersen has called for an increase in the Royal Norwegian Navy's (RNoN's) submarine and frigate force levels within wider...Full story -
MADEX 2023: KAI to integrate Archerfish onto Surion MCH
Jun 9, 2023, 10:50 by Chinmay KohadKorea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and BAE Systems signed a contract agreement on 8 June to support delivery of the UK company's Archerfish Mine Neutralisation System...Full story -
British Army CTTP competition delayed
Jun 9, 2023, 10:35 by Olivia Savage & James RandsThe competition for the Strategic Training Partner (STP) under the British Army's Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP) has been delayed, Janes learnt at...Full story -
New Zealand prepares Defence Policy Review
Jun 9, 2023, 10:35 by Kapil KajalNew Zealand is expecting to soon publish its Defence Policy Review (DPR), Minister of Defence Andrew Little told Janes. “I don't have a precise date for that...Full story -
India test-flies Agni Prime ballistic missile
Jun 9, 2023, 10:35 by Kapil Kajal & Rahul UdoshiIndia's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Strategic Forces Command (SFC) have conducted the flight test of a new-generation ballistic missile...Full story -
MADEX 2023: Hensoldt partners with LIG Nex1 to market persistent surveillance systems
Jun 9, 2023, 09:35 by Ridzwan RahmatGermany-headquartered Hensoldt has partnered with South Korea's LIG Nex1 to market a line of persistent surveillance systems to the region.Full story -
Canada's defence review draws many public comments
Jun 9, 2023, 07:50 by Marc SelingerThe Canadian Department of National Defence (DND), which is reviewing its six-year-old defence policy, has received more than 1,500 public comments as part of the...Full story -
Azerbaijan signs for Spartan airlifter
Jun 9, 2023, 07:20 by Gareth JenningsAzerbaijan has agreed a deal with Leonardo for the procurement of the C-27J Spartan airlifter, the manufacturer announced on 8 June.Full story -
MADEX 2023: Hanwha Systems displays naval MUM-T concept
Jun 9, 2023, 07:20 by Chinmay KohadHanwha Systems displayed its manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) solution for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) at the MADEX 2023 exhibition in Busan, which concluded on 9...Full story -
MADEX 2023: LIG Nex1's Sea Sword-5 piques interest as future command ship USV
Jun 9, 2023, 06:05 by Ridzwan RahmatThe Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) is now considering LIG Nex1's Sea Sword-5 as one of the vehicles that will be operated from its future command ships for unmanned...Full story -
MADEX 2023: Hyundai displays latest CVX design iteration
Jun 9, 2023, 05:50 by Mike PlunkettHyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) displayed the latest iteration of its CVX aircraft carrier concept at the MADEX 2023 exhibition in Busan, which concludes on 9 June.Full story