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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 -
IDEX 2023: Codan and DTC unveil new soldier radio
Codan and Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) have unveiled a new solider radio at IDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi, held from 20 to 24 February.Full story -
DRDO displays new EO/IR payload
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a new electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) payload for airborne intelligence, surveillance, and...Full story -
Aero India 2023: HAL strengthening R&D for new aircraft projects
Amid criticism about delayed deliveries, poor quality, and lacklustre sales, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said it is pouring greater funding and focus into...Full story -
Norway orders Leopard 2A7 MBTs
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) announced on 17 February that they had signed a contract in Munich the same day for the...Full story -
EDA to fund separate European future airlift projects
The European Defence Agency (EDA) is to fund two separate projects to develop future European airlift capabilities.Full story -
Aero India 2023: Schiebel, VEM pitch Camcopter S-100 to Indian Navy
Schiebel Systems India and VEM Technologies have showcased the Camcopter S-100 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) featuring the script of the Indian Navy and the roundel of...Full story -
Aero India 2023: Cingularity displays UAVs for ISR, combat, kamikaze roles
Bangalore-based Cingularity Aerospace has developed two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) featuring tandem wings, including one that can be used either as a loitering...Full story