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DARPA transfers new tactical data-sharing software to DoD
Jul 13, 2023, 03:50 by Carlo MunozThe Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has recently transitioned control of experimental software, designed to streamline and secure data sharing between...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Ukraine to receive large batch of Black Hornet nUASs
Jul 12, 2023, 13:50 by Olivia SavageNorway will donate 1,000 ‘drone' kits to Ukraine, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 12 July.Full story -
Angola inaugurates Soyo Naval Base
Jul 12, 2023, 13:50 by Jeremy BinnieAngola's President João Lourenço formally inaugurated the expanded naval base at Soyo on 10 July, the 47th anniversary of the Angolan Navy.Full story -
Hellenic Navy receives first former US Island-class cutters
Jul 12, 2023, 13:50 by Guy ToremansThe Hellenic Navy has taken delivery of the first two of four ex-US Coast Guard (USCG) Island-class cutters.Full story -
Investigation notes US Coast Guard patrol boat's ‘blind spot' in deadly collision with fishing vessel
Jul 12, 2023, 11:35 by Michael FabeyA “blind spot” in the bridge-window view “hindered” the overall helm view of a Sentinel-class US Coast Guard (USCG) Fast Response Cutter (FRC) before the vessel collided...Full story -
Serbia in talks with Airbus for armed H125 helos, SiRTAP UAS
Jul 12, 2023, 11:35 by Igor BozinovskiSerbia and Airbus are in talks over the possible joint production in Serbia of the armed version of the Airbus H125M helicopter and the Airbus SiRTAP (Sistema RPAS...Full story -
Indian government positioning for Rafale M acquisition
Jul 12, 2023, 10:50 by Akhil KadidalThe Indian government appears to be positioning itself for the procurement of 26 Dassault Rafale M carrier-based fighter aircraft for the Indian Navy.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: NATO establishes fast jet training coalition for Ukraine
Jul 12, 2023, 10:50 by Gareth JenningsNATO has established a coalition of 10 European member and soon-to-be member states to train Ukrainian pilots and maintainers to operate the Lockheed Martin F-16...Full story -
Germany and Netherlands procure Caracal airborne vehicles from Rheinmetall
Jul 12, 2023, 07:05 by Nicholas FiorenzaGermany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der...Full story -
Brazil rolls out first modernised Cascavel ARV
Jul 12, 2023, 04:50 by Victor BarreiraThe Brazil programme to deliver increased firepower, situational awareness, command-and-control, and mobility to its EE-9 M VII Cascavel 6×6 armoured reconnaissance...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Australia to deploy Wedgetail aircraft to oversee Ukraine relief efforts
Jul 11, 2023, 15:35 by Gareth JenningsThe Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is to deploy a Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to Europe to help oversee military and...Full story -
Navantia cuts steel for Moroccan OPV
Jul 11, 2023, 15:35 by Kate TringhamSpanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia has started manufacturing activities for a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) on order for the Royal Moroccan Navy.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Macron pledges SCALP cruise missiles for Kyiv
Jul 11, 2023, 14:35 by Gareth JenningsFrench President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to deliver “deep strike” missiles to Kyiv in the context of Ukraine's ongoing counteroffensive against occupying Russian...Full story -
Germany signs off on Type 424 AGI build contract
Jul 11, 2023, 13:50 by Richard ScottGermany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) and Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) Group have signed a contract...Full story -
Germany plans to spend 2% of GDP on defence starting in 2024
Jul 11, 2023, 13:50 by Nicholas Fiorenza & Rebecca LandrianiThe German government on 5 July approved a EUR51.8 billion (USD56.8 billion) draft defence budget, as well as the multi-year financial plan up to 2027 and the 2024 plan...Full story -
Chad confirms delivery of Hürkus, Anka aircraft from Turkey
Jul 11, 2023, 11:20 by Jeremy BinnieThe Chadian Air Force has received Hürkuş turboprop aircraft and Anka long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), it was confirmed on 10 July, when President General...Full story -
Indian Army issues RFI for self-propelled air-defence systems
Jul 11, 2023, 11:05 by Kapil KajalThe Indian Army has released a tender to support its procurement of new self-propelled air-defence gun missile systems (SPAD-GMSs).Full story -
MilDef touts recent acquisitions, looks for more
Jul 11, 2023, 06:50 by Marc SelingerMilDef's three recent acquisitions have made the Sweden-based information technology (IT) provider a more well-rounded supplier to its military customers, according to...Full story -
PAC-3 interceptor communicates with the AN/SPY-1 radar for first time
Jul 11, 2023, 05:35 by Michael FabeyLockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor successfully communicated with the AN/SPY-1 radar, a key...Full story -
L&T, Navantia propose S-80 submarine design for India's P-75(I)
Jul 11, 2023, 04:50 by Ridzwan RahmatIndian engineering firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has formed a teaming arrangement with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to offer the latter's S-80 submarine design for India's...Full story