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Lockheed Martin hands over first C-130J-30 to Indonesia
Lockheed Martin has handed over the first of five C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft to the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU).Full story -
IDEX 2023: Saab reveals new self-protection system
Saab has revealed a new self-protection system called the Laser Warning Sensor-700 (LWS-700) at IDEX 2023, being held in Abu Dhabi from 20 to 24 February.Full story -
IDEX 2023: EOS displays mock-up of 14.5 mm chain gun
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based subsidiary of Electro Optic Systems (EOS) displayed a mock-up of an electrically operated 14.5 mm machine gun (MG) at IDEX 2023,...Full story -
IDEX 2023: IGG to deliver Kirpi II MRAPs to Yemen
The Kasser 2 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle the Emirati company International Golden Group (IGG) displayed in the outdoor area at IDEX 2023, being held...Full story -
IMH 2023: Ukraine conflict driving European interest in MDH MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light attack rotorcraft
The continuing war in Ukraine is driving interest from several undisclosed European countries in acquiring the MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light...Full story -
IDEX 2023: Arquus unveils VBL Mk3
Arquus introduced the Mk3 version of its Véhicule Blindé Léger (VBL) 4×4 reconnaissance vehicle family at IDEX 2023 being held in Abu Dhabi from 20 to 24 February.Full story -
IMH 2023: NATO outlines five-phased concept study for NGRC
NATO has outlined the concept study for its Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) programme, which will run across five phases that were commenced in 2022.Full story -
IDEX 2023: UAE confirms order for PT PAL landing platform dock
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it had awarded the Indonesian shipyard PT PAL an AED1.5 billion (USD408.32 million) contract to supply a “multimission vessel”...Full story -
IDEX 2023: Black Sky tests long-range missile
The Australian rocket company Black Sky Aerospace (BSA) has successfully launched a prototype of a long-range missile known as TM229 Cyclone, the company announced at...Full story -
Australia to upgrade EA-18G Growler fleet
Australia has announced a programme to upgrade the capabilities of its Boeing EA-18G Growler fleet.Full story -
IDEX 2023: Edge awarded USD2.5 billion munitions contracts
A series of large contracts for weapons made by the Emirati defence company Edge worth AED9.27 billion (USD2.5 billion) were announced on the first two days of the IDEX...Full story -
IDEX 2023: Edge reveals UAV, loitering munition prices
Edge has developed products that cost significantly less than the current market leaders, Faisal Al-Bannai, the chairman of the Emirati defence company, told Janes...Full story -
IAF's MTA aircraft acquisition attracts Lockheed Martin, Embraer
Embraer and Lockheed Martin have expressed interest in participating in the Indian Air Force's (IAF's) new Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) acquisition programme.Full story -
IMH 2023: UK MoD preparing for second phase of NMH competition
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking government approvals necessary to proceed with the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) tender to replace the Westland-Aerospatiale SA...Full story -
Airbus takes another A400M charge
Airbus took a EUR477 million (USD508 million) charge in 2022 on its long-troubled A400M military transport plane, the European aerospace manufacturer announced on 16...Full story -
IMH 2023: Italy sets out future rotorcraft requirements
The Italian military has spelled out its future rotorcraft requirements, with the commander of Rome Air Force Command setting out the country's key technological and...Full story -
IDEX 2023: ADSB unveils new USV
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has unveiled a new unmanned surface vessel (USV) at IDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi.Full story -
UK light mechanised brigade to lead NATO VJTF
A British Army light mechanised brigade is to provide the framework lead of the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (Land) (VJTF(L)) in 2024, the UK Ministry of...Full story -
IDEX 2023: SAMI seeks partner for Mulhim BMS
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) is seeking a partner to progress the development of its Mulhim battle management system (BMS), Ibrahim Alswaidan, programme...Full story -
IDEX 2023: SIGN4L unveils new mobile C-UAS solution
SIGN4L has unveiled a new mobile vehicular-based counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) at IDEX 2023, being held in Abu Dhabi from 20 to 24 February.Full story