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Ukraine conflict: Kyiv strikes deep into Russia
Ukraine has conducted a series of airstrikes deep into Russian territory, targeting strategic bomber bases and a military airfield.Full story -
Thailand seeks full squadron of F-35s by 2034
Thailand has expressed an interest in having at least 12 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters in service by 2034.Full story -
South Korea launches new ‘localisation' plan
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has launched the latest version of its plan to increase the domestic production of components and systems...Full story -
Brunei to acquire C295 transport aircraft
Brunei has signed a contract to acquire Airbus C295MW tactical transport aircraft for the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF).Full story -
Update: Russia-China moving towards closer bomber co-operation
In a boost to interoperability, long-range Chinese and Russian bombers landed in each other's airbases for the first time, as part of a joint air patrol.Full story -
Border clearances, faster harbour-rail transport among new EU military mobility goals
The European Union's (EU's) newly revised military mobility (MM) plan will focus largely on boosting Europe's intermodal transport connections, digitalising paper-based...Full story -
Finland orders additional night-vision devices and laser sights from Senop
Senop, part of the Patria Group, will supply new laser sights and image intensifiers to the Finnish Defence Forces.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Russian bomber base hit in airstrike
A Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) airbase that houses strategic bombers was seemingly attacked on 5 December.Full story -
Navantia signs MOU to deliver more Saudi naval vessels
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia and Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) covering the design and...Full story -
USAF reveals B-21 Raider stealth bomber following years of secret development
The US Air Force (USAF) unveiled the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bomber on 2 December at the company's factory at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California,...Full story -
Russia-China moving towards closer bomber co-operation
In an unprecedented boost to interoperability, long-range Chinese and Russian bombers landed in each other's airbases for the first time, as part of a joint air patrol.Full story -
Norway orders Polish Piorun MANPADS
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) signed a NOK350 million (nearly USD36 million) contract with Mesko for Piorun manportable air-defence systems (MANPADS) for...Full story -
Pentagon cites Chinese advances in its carrier force
China continues to make notable advancements in the development of its aircraft carrier force, according to the US Department of Defense.Full story -
UK completes Merlin HC4/4A upgrades
The UK has upgraded the last of its Leonardo Merlin HC3/3A (latterly the interim iHC3/3A standard) transport and assault helicopters for littoral use by the Royal Navy...Full story -
MASA clinches further SWORD contracts, integrates with SitaWare
MASA has recently been awarded several contracts to supply its SWORD command and staff training (CAST) constructive simulation, Janes has learnt.Full story -
UK Typhoon Force shifts focus from Middle East to Eastern Europe
UK Eurofighter Typhoon operations are now predominately orientated to supporting NATO allies in Eastern Europe, with nearly 50 sorties a month being flown along the...Full story -
Israeli Sa'ar 6 corvette tests Barak LRAD air defence missile
The Israeli Navy and Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD) conducted the first live-fire trial of the LRAD variant of the Barak surface-to-air missile from one of the new...Full story -
KAI advancing Heli-launched MUM-T project
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed an agreement with a research body to bolster the development of its manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) system for combat...Full story -
Partners sign FCAS/SCAF demonstrator deal
The industrial partners heading up the trinational Future Combat Air System (FCAS)/Système de Combat Aérien du Futur (SCAF) have agreed to the demonstrator phase of the...Full story -
Japan sets defence budget target of 2% of GDP
Japan's Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada has confirmed a government plan to strongly increase defence spending over the next few years to support the “drastic...Full story