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Paris Air Show 2023: Raytheon Technologies marks F-35 upgrade milestones
Jun 20, 2023, 09:35 by Gareth JenningsThe three Raytheon Technologies (RTX) companies at the heart of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme have announced major upgrade...Full story -
Singapore's Type 218SG submarine begins journey home
Jun 20, 2023, 08:20 by Ridzwan RahmatA Type 218SG diesel-electric submarine (SSK) destined for service with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has begun its journey home and is expected to arrive...Full story -
Paris Air Show 2023: Space Entertainment Laboratory demonstrates seaplane UAVs to Japanese MoD
Jun 20, 2023, 06:05 by Sam WiseSpace Entertainment Laboratory (SEL) has demonstrated its seaplane unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Hamadori 6000 and Hamadori Concept to the Japanese Ministry of Defense...Full story -
Belgium and Luxembourg sign agreement on binational reconnaissance battalion
Jun 20, 2023, 03:20 by Nicholas FiorenzaBelgian Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder and François Bausch signed a co-operation agreement on 15 June on the establishment of a binational reconnaissance battalion,...Full story -
Paris Air Show 2023: Elbit Systems unveils new airborne ECM
Jun 19, 2023, 16:20 by Olivia SavageElbit Systems has launched a new airborne electronic countermeasure (ECM) system called Nano SPEAR (Self Protection Electronic Attack and Reconnaissance) at the Paris...Full story -
Paris Air Show 2023: Airbus looks to internationalise H175M helo beyond the UK
Jun 19, 2023, 15:20 by Gareth JenningsAirbus is looking to add international partners to the H175M medium-lift helicopter that it is developing for the UK New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement.Full story -
RNLN to retrofit RAM on two LCF frigates
Jun 19, 2023, 14:35 by Richard ScottThe Netherlands government has confirmed its intention to upgrade the inner-layer hard-kill defences on two of the Royal Netherlands Navy's (RNLN's) four De Zeven...Full story -
Paris Air Show 2023: Embraer showcases KC-390 in bid to build on European success
Jun 19, 2023, 12:50 by Gareth JenningsEmbraer is showcasing its KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft at the Paris Air Show running from 19 to 25 June, as the Brazilian manufacturer looks to add to the export...Full story -
Paris Air Show 2023: New payloads for Schiebel S-300 UAV
Jun 19, 2023, 12:35 by Olivia SavageSchiebel has exhibited a new airborne laser payload onboard its S-300 Camcopter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the Paris Air Show 2023, held from 19 to 25 June.Full story -
Paris Air Show 2023: Eurofighter pushes for Halcon II follow-on buy from Spain
Jun 19, 2023, 11:50 by Gareth JenningsThe Eurofighter consortium is pushing Spain to commit to a follow-on buy of Typhoon combat aircraft under the country's Halcon procurement programme, showcasing a...Full story -
Paris Air Show 2023: Uprated DART turboprop trainer debuted at Le Bourget
Jun 19, 2023, 11:50 by Gareth JenningsAn uprated and more powerful version of the Diamond Aircraft Reconnaissance Trainer (DART) aircraft was showcased at the Paris Air Show 2023 for the first time on 19...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: NATO defence ministers agree new regional defence plan for summit approval
Jun 19, 2023, 11:50 by Brooks TignerNATO defence ministers' meeting in Brussels on 15–16 June agreed on a new package of regional defence plans designed to substantially boost allies' military high...Full story -
Mahindra set to deliver light vehicles to Indian Army
Jun 19, 2023, 11:50 by Kapil KajalIndian company Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) will deliver the first batch of 4×4 Light Specialist Vehicles (LSVs) known as Armado to the Indian Army by the end of...Full story -
Smart forces: Japan and South Korea drive advances in AI
Jun 19, 2023, 10:50 by Oishee MajumdarThe development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) have become priorities for South Korea and Japan as part of wider efforts to strengthen military...Full story -
Japan enacts fiscal policies to boost defence spending
Jun 19, 2023, 10:50 by Jon GrevattJapan has enacted fiscal reforms to allow the government to collect funds that will be used to support a major increase in defence spending over the coming decade. The...Full story -
Paris Air Show 2023: UAS sales lead Israel's defence exports to record high
Jun 19, 2023, 10:50 by Olivia SavageDemand for Israeli-made defence systems has increased significantly in the past five years, with the value of government-to-government agreements amounting to USD4...Full story -
Paris Air Show 2023: MBDA Orchestrike to take network-enabled weapons ‘to next level'
Jun 19, 2023, 10:50 by Gareth JenningsMBDA showcased its new Orchestrike concept for collaborative combat effectors, which the European missile house said will be far more capable than any network-enabled...Full story -
Paris Air Show 2023: Airbus pitches ‘multimission' credentials of Ares light helos for international market
Jun 19, 2023, 07:50 by Gareth JenningsAirbus in the US is pitching the multimission capabilities of its AH-125 and MH-125 Ares light attack and utility helicopters as the chief differentiator to competing...Full story -
Terma to equip Skjold-class corvettes with Scanter 6000 radars
Jun 19, 2023, 07:35 by Kate TringhamDanish defence and aerospace company Terma has confirmed that Royal Norwegian Navy's (RNoN's) Skjold-class corvettes will be equipped with its Scanter 6000 surveillance...Full story -
PMF flying Iranian UAV from Iraqi airbase
Jun 19, 2023, 07:05 by Jeremy BinnieIraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) released a video on 14 June showing an Iranian-made Mohajer-6 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) taking off and circling an airbase...Full story