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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 -
Benin's preliminary parliamentary election results suggest continued dominance of the ruling government despite the opposition's breakthrough
Benin's preliminary parliamentary election results suggest continued dominance of the ruling government despite the opposition's breakthroughFull story -
Second military coup in Burkina Faso increases likelihood of further military takeovers amid growing insecurity
Second military coup in Burkina Faso increases likelihood of further military takeovers amid growing insecurityFull story -
Poland to procure Borsuk IFVs
Poland will procure 1,400 Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and specialised variants from a consortium of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa companies led by Huta Stalowa...Full story -
US approves possible Javelin sale to UK
The US Department of State approved a possible US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to the United Kingdom of 600 Javelin FGM-148F anti-tank missiles for an estimated cost of...Full story -
BAE Systems receives contract for maritime indirect fires systems for UK Royal Navy Type 26 frigates
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded BAE Systems Inc a contract to supply the Royal Navy (RN) with a second batch of Mk 45 Maritime Indirect Fire Systems (MIFS)...Full story -
Ajax armoured vehicle has turned a corner, according to UK MoD
The Ajax armoured vehicle programme has turned a corner, according to senior UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) officials. The Chief of the General Staff of the British Army...Full story -
Avalon 2023: BAE Australia designing new guided munition for UCAVs, helos
BAE Systems Australia has announced that it is designing and developing a new air-launched guided munition called the Razer.Full story