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South Korea finalises CH-47F acquisition
The South Korean government said it has finalised the acquisition of Boeing CH-47F heavy-lift transport helicopters for the Republic of Korea (RoK) Army.Full story -
Pentagon budget 2024: US military services report USD12.6 billion in ‘unfunded priorities'
The six US military services have told Congress they have identified more than USD12.6 billion in “unfunded priorities”, or necessary programmes that did not receive...Full story -
Dutch marines to procure 20 new landing craft to replace LCVPs
The Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) has outlined plans for the replacement of the Netherlands Marine Corps' landing craft vehicle personnel (LCVP) vessels from 2025.Full story -
Update: IAF to procure radars, radar warning receivers from BEL
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed two separate contracts with public sector undertaking (PSU) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to procure multiple units of a...Full story -
China deploys upgraded HQ-9B surface-to-air missile
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has deployed the upgraded HQ-9B medium-range, medium-altitude air-defence system in an anti-aircraft brigade of Central Theater...Full story -
Philippine Navy to receive two ex-US Navy Cyclone-class boats
The Philippine Navy is set to receive two more Cyclone-class coastal patrol boats that were formerly in service with the US Navy (USN).Full story -
FNSS delivers first Zaha MAVs to Turkish navy
Turkey's FNSS Savunma Sistemleri has started delivering the first new Zaha Marine Assault Vehicles (MAVs) to the Turkish Naval Forces Command's (TNFC's) Amphibious...Full story -
USN confirms CPS modernisation plan for final DDG 1000 destroyer
The US Navy's (USN's) fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget proposal has confirmed plans to delay the delivery of its third and final DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer – USS...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2024: US Navy emphasises RCOH changes for Nimitz carriers
The proposed Unmanned Aviation Warfare Center (UAWC) for the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) slated for aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and...Full story -
US Coast Guard vice commandant cites progress for cold-climate cutter programmes
The US Coast Guard (USCG) is seeing progress for its cutter programmes for ships meant for cold-climate operations, according to Admiral Steven Poulin, USCG vice...Full story -
Parting shot: Very short-range air-defence missile
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) test-fired two of its very short-range air-defence system (VSHORADS) missiles in March 2023. The flight...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Leopard 2A6 and Challenger 2 MBTs delivered to Kyiv
Ukraine has received German Leopard 2A6 and UK Challenger 2 main battle tanks (MBTs). The German Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced in a press release on 28 March that...Full story -
Malaysia issues tender for anti-tank guided missiles
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has requested bids for the supply of 18 medium-range anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems.Full story -
RBSL commences Boxer MIV production
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) inaugurated its production line for the British Army's Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) on 27 March 2023, marking the first...Full story -
DGA launches series production of new diving tenders for French Navy
France's Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) defence procurement agency has given the green light to start series production of seven diving tenders (Vedettes de...Full story -
North Macedonia to axe air combat power, focuses on military and civil support helicopters
North Macedonia will axe the air combat power of the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia (Armija na Republika Severna Makedonija: ARSM), instead focusing on...Full story -
Austria acquires new tactical radios from Thales
The Austrian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Thales for the provision of its SquadNet tactical radio.Full story -
Belgium formalises second MRTT tanker buy to bring NATO MMU fleet to 10
Belgium has formalised the procurement of a second Airbus A330-200 Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) as its contribution to the NATO Multinational MRTT Unit (MMU).Full story -
BMC rolls out new Altay
BMC unveiled an upgraded version of the Altay main battle tank (MBT) on 22 March.Full story -
Malta commissions OPV P71 into service
The Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) has commissioned its new offshore patrol vessel (OPV), P71, into service.Full story