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Special Report: Sovereign capability in focus as Skynet procurement approaches
Mar 18, 2025, 10:35 by Tom BartonAirbus Defence and Space has told Janes that it could ensure sovereign UK military satellite communications (milsatcom) capability with the building of up to three UK...Full story -
Indian Army deploys Vehicle Mounted Infantry Mortar System near LAC
Mar 18, 2025, 07:05 by Sohini MandalThe Indian Army has deployed an unknown number of Mahindra Defence Systems Limited's (MDSL's) 4×4 Vehicle Mounted Infantry Mortar Systems (VMIMSs) near the Line of...Full story -
US Navy highlights 'One Atlantic' concept with destroyer deployment to Northern Command
Mar 18, 2025, 06:20 by Michael FabeyWith the recent deployment of a guided-missile destroyer (DDG) in Northern Command (NORTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), the US Navy (USN) is bolstering its concept...Full story -
Update: Northrop Grumman AN/ALQ-257 IVEWS testing virtually complete, awaits USAF production decision
Mar 18, 2025, 03:50 by Zach RosenbergThe Northrop Grumman AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) is progressing through flight-testing, the company's vice-president for navigation,...Full story -
RAF Wedgetail crews preparing for anticipated challenges
Mar 17, 2025, 17:20 by Tom BartonCrew members preparing to receive the UK Royal Air Force's (RAF's) three new Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft have told Janes of...Full story -
UK receives first MMCM primary system under MHC Block 1
Mar 17, 2025, 16:05 by Richard ScottThe UK Royal Navy (RN) has formally accepted the first of four autonomous minehunting systems being delivered by Thales under the French/UK Maritime Mine Countermeasures...Full story -
France, Italy, UK order additional Aster missiles
Mar 17, 2025, 15:50 by Kate TringhamFrance, Italy, and the United Kingdom have confirmed the procurement of an additional batch of more than 200 Aster 15 and 30 surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) as well as...Full story -
RAF reveals attack and EW UAV projects
Mar 17, 2025, 13:05 by Tom BartonThe Royal Air Force (RAF) revealed two unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) test types intended to demonstrate lessons learned from fighting in Ukraine at its Air and Space...Full story -
New Zealand test-fires Penguin anti-ship missile
Mar 17, 2025, 13:05 by Akhil KadidalThe recent test launch of a Kongsberg Penguin 2 Mod 7 anti-ship guided missile from a New Zealand Kaman Super Seasprite SH-2G(I) helicopter was part of preparations to...Full story -
Indonesian Army upgrades avionics of Bell 412EP helicopters
Mar 17, 2025, 09:50 by Akhil KadidalSix Indonesian Army (Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Darat: TNI-AD) Bell 412EP helicopters have been equipped with improved cockpit avionics, Bell Textron Inc has...Full story -
SEA to supply torpedo launchers for Malaysia's Maharaja Lela class
Mar 17, 2025, 06:50 by Ridzwan RahmatUK-based naval protection systems firm SEA has secured a contract to supply its fixed triple configuration lightweight Torpedo Launcher System (TLS) for the Royal...Full story -
CRS naval expert highlights reasons for chronic ship cost growth in USN programmes
Mar 17, 2025, 04:05 by Michael FabeyUS Navy (USN) shipbuilding suffers from long-standing growth in lead ship costs, Ronald O'Rourke, naval specialist for the Congressional Research Service (CRS),...Full story -
Bangladesh marks first helicopter landing on Jiangwei II frigate
Mar 17, 2025, 04:05 by Ridzwan RahmatThe Bangladesh Navy has marked the first landing of a helicopter on one of its Jiangwei II (Type 053H3)-class frigates, the service disclosed in a 14 March statement via...Full story -
Update: Boeing preparing to deliver F-15EX Lot 2, planning additional capabilities
Mar 15, 2025, 00:05 by Zach RosenbergBoeing is preparing to deliver Lot 2 of the F-15EX's US Air Force (USAF) order, Robert Novotny, the company's executive director for F-15EX business development, told...Full story -
Indra, Rheinmetall sign MOU to upgrade Spain's Leopard 2E C4I and fire-control systems
Mar 14, 2025, 16:50 by Fitore Fazliu TahiriIndra and Rheinmetall signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 13 March to upgrade the fire-control system and command, control, communications, computers, and...Full story -
Japan inducts fourth Awaji-class MCMV
Mar 14, 2025, 13:20 by Ridzwan RahmatThe Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned its fourth Awaji-class mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV) on 12 March, the service disclosed in a statement...Full story -
US VCNO cites need to increase munitions production
Mar 14, 2025, 12:05 by Michael FabeyAfter depleting its munitions inventory in recent naval combat, the US Navy (USN) needs to quickly replenish weapons stocks, Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO)...Full story -
Türkiye announces first successful test firing of submarine-launched Atmaca
Mar 14, 2025, 11:35 by Kate TringhamThe Turkish Navy has successfully test-fired the submarine-launched version of the country's indigenously developed Atmaca anti-ship guided missile for the first time.Full story -
RNLN frigate completes Tomahawk launch test
Mar 13, 2025, 15:05 by Richard ScottA Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) De Zeven Provinciën-class air-defence and command frigate (luchtverdedigings en commandofregatten: LCF) has become the first Dutch...Full story -
Northrop Grumman AN/ALQ-257 IVEWS testing virtually complete, awaits USAF production decision
Mar 13, 2025, 07:05 by Zach RosenbergThe Northrop Grumman AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) is progressing through flight-testing, the company's vice-president for navigation,...Full story