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Ukraine conflict: Ukrainian defence intelligence unveils UH-60A Black Hawk
Imagery released by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine shows that the service is operating a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Leopard 2s begin to arrive, Sweden offers up to 10 of its own
The first four Leopard 2 main battle tanks arrived in Ukraine on 24 February, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on its website the evening of the same...Full story -
Yahsat to exercise option with Airbus for additional satellite
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based companies Yahsat and Thuraya will exercise their contract option with Airbus for an additional dual-use telecommunications...Full story -
Special mission subs unveiled
Two underwater special-mission craft were unveiled during the IDEX 2023 show, held in Abu Dhabi from 20 to 24 February.Full story -
Avalon 2023: BAE Systems unveils Strix UAS
A new multimission unmanned aircraft system (UAS) – combining the advantages of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and fixed-wing flight – was launched by BAE Systems...Full story -
China deploys PHL-16 MLRS along Taiwan Strait
The People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) has deployed the PHL-16 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) in its 73rd Group Army of the Eastern Theatre Command,...Full story -
US approves sale of AARGM-ERs to Australia
The US Department of State (DoS) has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range (AARGM-ERs) to Australia.Full story -
Malaysia proposes strong budget increase with eye on military procurement
Malaysia has proposed a 2023 defence budget of MYR17.74 billion (USD3.97 billion), a nominal 10% increase over the original 2022 allocation of MYR16.14 billion.Full story -
GM Defense outlines electrification road map
GM Defense displayed its vehicle electrification technology, including a ‘skateboard' chassis and its Next Generation Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicle (NGLTWV) at IDEX...Full story -
Calidus to produce Alheda missile
Tawazun Technology and Innovation (TTI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with local company Calidus to manufacture the Alhedah missile, it was announced during...Full story -
Sudan's MIC markets UAE-designed protected mobility vehicles
Sudan's Military Industry Corporation (MIC) introduced its Rhino and Rhino 2 protected mobility vehicles at IDEX 2023 held in Abu Dhabi from 20 to 24 February.Full story -
IDEX 2023: Robotican unveils improved Rooster hybrid unmanned vehicle
Robotican displayed an improved version of its Rooster unmanned system at the IDEX 2023 show, which was held in Abu Dhabi from 20 to 24 February.Full story -
IDEX 2023: Paramount readies for production of N-Raven loitering munition
Paramount Aerospace Systems (PAS) will shortly commence production of its N-Raven loitering munition, the company announced atthe IDEX 2023 show, which was held from 20...Full story -
IDEX 2023: GA-ASI and Insitu add STOL and VTOL capabilities
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) presented its MQ-9B short take-off and landing (STOL) wing kit and Insitu exhibited its ‘Flares' vertical take-off and...Full story -
IDEX 2023: Steadicopter, Bird Aerosystems add maritime patrol radar to Black Eagle 50H UAS
Steadicopter and Bird Aerosystems have integrated the latter's Micro Maritime Patrol Radar (µMPR) on the Black Eagle 50H rotary-wing unmanned aircraft system (UAS), and...Full story -
Luftwaffe to embed Eurofighters into RAF Baltic Air Policing mission
The German Luftwaffe is to embed its Eurofighter combat aircraft into a UK Royal Air Force (RAF) detachment flying NATO Baltic Air Policing missions, under Operation...Full story -
IDEX 2023: Poly Defence unveils XC-150 UAV
China's Poly Defence exhibited its indigenously developed fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) multirole autonomous XC-150 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at...Full story -
IDEX 2023: SRB and Collins Aerospace unveil Abqaiq M2DO UAS
Saudi Arabia's SRB Aerial Systems and its technology partner Collins Aerospace unveiled the Abqaiq family of long-range unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) at IDEX 2023 in...Full story -
Australian MQ-4C Triton being prepared for maiden flight
The first of the three Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) ordered by Australia is being prepared for its first test flight in mid-2023.Full story -
Singapore boosts 2023 defence budget by nearly 6%
Singapore has announced a 2023 defence budget of SGD17.98 billion (USD13.4 billion). The figure is a 10% increase over the original budget for 2022 and a 5.6% increase...Full story