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Vietnam negotiates K9 deal with South Korea
Jan 23, 2025, 12:50 by Sohini MandalSouth Korea and Vietnam are negotiating a contract to support the Vietnam People's Army's (VPA's) procurement of Hanwha Aerospace's K9 155 mm/52 calibre tracked...Full story -
Japan to procure V-BAT UASs
Jan 23, 2025, 12:35 by Oishee MajumdarUS-based Shield AI has secured a contract to supply an undisclosed number of its V-BAT small unmanned aircraft systems (sUASs) to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force...Full story -
IAV 2025: Patria and Babcock team up in 6×6-based offer for UK's LMP
Jan 23, 2025, 10:50 by Tom BartonA memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Patria and Babcock is intended to provide Patria's 6×6 vehicle for the British Army's Land Mobility Programme (LMP) in the...Full story -
India tests scramjet combustor for hypersonic missiles
Jan 23, 2025, 09:50 by Akhil KadidalIndia's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said it tested a scramjet technology demonstrator that is applicable for the country's hypersonic missile...Full story -
Australia to procure radios for surveillance UAV
Jan 23, 2025, 08:50 by Oishee MajumdarThe Australian Department of Defence (DoD) is acquiring radio systems from Adelaide-based Codan Communications for a type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) being procured...Full story -
Malaysia to incorporate anti-surface missile on Lekiu-class frigate
Jan 23, 2025, 07:05 by Ridzwan RahmatMalaysia will incorporate new surface-to-surface missiles on one of its Lekiu-class frigates, and Janes has been informed that it will likely be the Naval Strike Missile...Full story -
Surface Navy 2025: US Navy officials bemoan lack of progress on shipboard directed energy development
Jan 23, 2025, 07:05 by Michael FabeyThe US Navy (USN) is woefully behind in its efforts to develop shipboard laser and other directed energy systems for widespread fleet deployment, according to USN...Full story -
China commissions first Type 054B frigate
Jan 23, 2025, 07:05 by Ridzwan RahmatChina has commissioned the first of its next-generation Type 054B class of guided-missile frigates.Full story -
Surface Navy 2025: LCS USS Indianapolis gets outfitted with C-UAS capabilities
Jan 23, 2025, 06:35 by Michael FabeyFreedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) has been outfitted with counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities, the US Navy (USN)...Full story -
IAV 2025: British Army's Ajax AFV to reach IOC by end of 2025
Jan 23, 2025, 06:20 by Nicholas FiorenzaThe British Army's Ajax armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) is scheduled to reach an initial operational capability (IOC)during the second half of 2025, Janes learnt at...Full story -
NATO builds out capability layers in delivering ‘Baltic Sentry' CUI
Jan 22, 2025, 16:05 by Dr. Lee WillettNATO is continuing to build the output of its new ‘Baltic Sentry' maritime surveillance activity, as it seeks to deter threats to critical undersea infrastructure (CUI)...Full story -
IAV 2025: Italy modernises army
Jan 22, 2025, 15:35 by Nicholas FiorenzaJanes learnt details of the modernisation of the Italian Army at Defence iQ's International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2025 conference, held under the Chatham House Rule in...Full story -
SEA to supply torpedo launcher system for Latin American frigate programme
Jan 22, 2025, 15:35 by Kate TringhamUK ship and fleet protection specialist SEA has secured a contract to supply its triple trainable torpedo launcher system (TLS) to an undisclosed customer in Latin...Full story -
Aero delivers first L-39 Skyfox for Czech Air Force training
Jan 22, 2025, 14:50 by Gareth JenningsAero Vodochody has delivered the first L-39 Skyfox advanced jet trainer aircraft to state-owned LOM Praha for the instruction of Czech Air Force (CzAF) pilots.Full story -
Surface Navy 2025: US VCNO calls for better partnership with industry
Jan 22, 2025, 13:05 by Michael FabeyThe US Navy (USN) should improve its relationship with industry to advance the pace at which it can bring new capabilities and technology to its fleet, according to...Full story -
Saab's Sirius Compact L20C sensor to be produced at new Finnish facility
Jan 22, 2025, 12:05 by Tamara RozouvanSaab will produce its Sirius Compact L20C communications-electronic support measures (C-ESM) sensor and others in volume at its new production facility in Tampere,...Full story -
Airbus flies ATRA test aircraft modified for Eurofighter E-Scan radar
Jan 22, 2025, 12:05 by Gareth JenningsAirbus has flown the Advanced Technology Research Aircraft (ATRA) flight test aircraft (FTA) that has been modified for the Eurofighter electronically scanned (E-Scan)...Full story -
Philippines details new military procurements
Jan 22, 2025, 11:35 by Akhil KadidalThe Philippine government is planning to procure additional Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50PH light combat aircraft and a range of new platforms and systems in an...Full story -
IAV 2025: Thales demonstrates DigitalCrew algorithm suite for situational awareness
Jan 22, 2025, 11:35 by Tom BartonThales demonstrated DigitalCrew, a software package to enhance complex sensor inputs, at Defence iQ's International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2025 conference being held in...Full story -
Myanmar's drone warfare directorate rolls out new UCAV
Jan 22, 2025, 11:35 by Anthony DavisThe Myanmar Armed Forces' Directorate of Drone Warfare has begun deploying a new, indigenously manufactured one-way unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) across regional...Full story