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Denmark orders ATMOS SPHs and PULS MRLs
Denmark has awarded contracts to Elbit Systems for 155 mm/52 calibre Autonomous Truck Mounted howitzer System (ATMOS) self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) and Precise and...Full story -
British Army selects TAK for Dismounted Situational Awareness programme
The Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) has been selected as the preferred battle management application (BMA) solution for the British Army's Dismounted Situational Awareness...Full story -
Philippines reports presence of 42 Chinese militia boats near Thitu Island
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has reported the presence of 42 Chinese maritime militia vessels in the vicinity of Thitu Island.Full story -
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers first new logistic support ship to French Navy
Chantiers de l'Atlantique has delivered the first of four new batiments ravitailleurs de forces (BRF) logistic support ships (LSSs), Jacques Chevallier (A 725), to the...Full story -
Ground rules: The modernisation of air-defence capability in South Asia
South Asia has traditionally been protected from neighbouring territorial conquests by a geological ‘Maginot Line' consisting of the Himalayas in its north and northeast...Full story -
UAE displays new UAVs
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that have not previously been seen in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including what appeared to be a Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2, were...Full story -
Straight up: Singapore to gain supersonic STOVL capabilities with F-35B confirmation order
Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen confirmed during a parliamentary address in February 2023 that the country will exercise an option to purchase eight more F-35B...Full story -
China raises defence budget to USD225 billion
China has announced a 2023 defence budget of CNY1.554 trillion (USD225 billion). The new budget represents a nominal year-on-year increase of 7.2%, the fastest rate of...Full story -
Boeing joins Airbus for UK NMH requirement
Boeing is to be the training and services provider for Airbus Helicopters' New Medium Helicopter (NMH) offering to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), it was announced on...Full story -
Indian Army receives ‘swarming' UAVs
The Indian Army has acquired its first batch of “swarming” unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).Full story -
Highlights from Janes Female Analysts
At Janes we believe that every single colleague is part of our success and are committed to having a diverse team. We also believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone has a voice and can contribute meaningfully.Full story -
IAI launches new software-defined radio
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) subsidiary Elta Systems has launched a new airborne software-defined radio (SDR).Full story -
UK denies Saudi Arabian announcement on joining Future Combat Air System
The United Kingdom has said that Saudi Arabia is not joining its Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme, but is instead pursuing “a partnering feasibility study” to...Full story -
Avalon 2023: Australia cancels special forces light helicopter requirement
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has decided against acquiring 16 light helicopters to support special forces operations, Major General Stephen Jobson, the commander...Full story -
Russia delivers third S-400 system to India
Russia has delivered the third S-400 Triumf self-propelled surface-to-air missile (SAM) system to the Indian Air Force (IAF), a senior defence official told Janes on 2...Full story -
India approves acquisition of HTT-40 trainers for air force
The Indian government has approved the acquisition of 70 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF)Full story -
Beijing expanding airborne surveillance capabilities over East China Sea
The People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF) is likely increasing the number of fixed-wing early warning, electronic intelligence (ELINT), and maritime patrol aircraft that can be operated from its Laiyang Air Base in Northeast China.Full story -
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan faction claims responsibility for a mass-casualty attack in Peshawar highlighting security lapses while government struggles with economic crisis
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan faction claims responsibility for a mass-casualty attack in Peshawar highlighting security lapses while government struggles with economic crisisFull story -
Into the cities: West African militaries face up to the challenge of urban warfare
Into the cities: West African militaries face up to the challenge of urban warfareFull story -
Islamic State celebrates expansion in Mozambique despite continued counter-terrorism operations in Cabo Delgado
Islamic State celebrates expansion in Mozambique despite continued counter-terrorism operations in Cabo DelgadoFull story