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IAV 2023: FFG reveals modifications to Boxer RRV
Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) has implemented several changes to its proposed Boxer Repair and Recovery Vehicle (RRV) variant, the company revealed during a...Full story -
IAV 2023: German Army's share of Zeitenwende special fund focuses on armoured vehicles
The German Army's share of the EUR100 million (USD109 million) Zeitenwende special fund, approved after Russia invaded Ukraine, focuses on armoured vehicles, Janes...Full story -
IAV 2023: Sweden plans two brigades for expeditionary operations
Sweden is planning two brigades for expeditionary operations, Janes learnt at Defence iQ's International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2023 conference held in London from 23...Full story -
IAV 2023: EuroTrophy set for ‘silent mode' capability
A set of electro-optical (EO) sensors is under development for the EuroTrophy active protection system (APS) that will enable it to operate without activating its...Full story -
Surface Navy 2023: US Navy frigate variable depth sonar focus shifts to manufacturing
With US Navy (USN) Constellation-class guided-missile frigate (FFG 62) shipbuilding under way, Thales' Advanced Acoustic Concepts is now looking to ramp up its own...Full story -
Comtech eyes new partnerships to fill capability gaps
Comtech Telecommunications Corporation is forming “strategic relationships” with six companies to fill gaps in its capabilities and improve its offering, according to...Full story -
Italian industry signs up to GCAP future fighter project
Italian industrial partners officially signed up to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) on 26 January.Full story -
IAV 2023: Akkor active protection system to be fielded in 2023
Aselsan's Akkor active protection system (APS) will be fielded on Turkey's Altay main battle tank (MBT) by the end of 2023, Janes learnt at Defence iQ's International...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Analysis – Momentum builds for Western fighter transfers to Kyiv
Momentum is building for a long-awaiting transfer of Western combat aircraft to Kyiv, with at least one NATO country stating publicly it stands ready to respond to...Full story -
IAV 2023: Ukraine to join CV90 user club
Ukraine is to join the CV90 user club, Janes learnt at Defence iQ's International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2023 conference being held in London on 23–26 January. Ukraine...Full story -
Pakistan receives second modernised Khalid-class submarine
The Pakistan Navy has received its second modernised Khalid (Agosta 90B)-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK) from Turkish company STM.Full story -
Japan, Sweden sign deal for possible GCAP co-operation
Japan and Sweden have signed an agreement that could enable the Scandinavian country to play a role in the new Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).Full story -
Update: US Army laser weapon programme competitor reaches development milestone
Lockheed Martin on 23 January announced its offering for the US Army's directed-energy weapon programme reached ‘first light', a development milestone that comes ahead...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: US weighing ‘multiple options' for delivering first tank battalion
The US will send 31 M1 Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) to Ukraine in the coming months, but the Pentagon is still weighing how the equipment will get there, the US...Full story -
Fincantieri launches LPD for Qatar
Fincantieri launched the landing platform dock (LPD) amphibious assault ship it is building for Qatar at its shipyard in Palermo on 24 January, confirming it is equipped...Full story -
First Dutch LCU starts mid-life upgrade
The first of five landing craft utility (LCU) Mk IX vessels operated by the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has started its mid-life upgrade (MLU) programme.Full story -
IAV 2023: Nurol Makina 4×4 vehicles touted for high-intensity operations
Nurol Makina presented its 4×4vehicles at Defence iQ's International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2023 conference being held in London from 23 to 26 January. The Turkish...Full story -
Zumwalt operational testing to continue into fiscal year 2024, Pentagon reports
The US Navy (USN) will be continuing testing on guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) into the coming fiscal year (FY), according to the Pentagon's Director,...Full story -
F-16 Block 70 makes maiden flight, first aircraft destined for Bahrain
The first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 Fighting Falcon made its maiden flight on 24 January, ahead of its delivery to Bahrain.Full story -
India commissions fifth Kalvari-class submarine with expanded local content
The Indian Navy has commissioned the fifth of its six Kalvari (Scorpène)-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs).Full story