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US Navy intends to integrate Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile onto air force F-15E/EXs
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Zach RosenbergUS Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to integrate the Lockheed Martin AGM-158 Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) onto US Air Force (USAF) Boeing F-15Es and...Full story -
Ireland to receive HForce weapons system for new H145M helicopters
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Gareth JenningsThe Republic of Ireland is to receive the HForce weapons management system as part of a recently announced deal to acquire the Airbus Helicopters H145M light-medium...Full story -
UK Parliament Defence Committee says country's use of AI in defence underdeveloped, MoD must adapt rapidly
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Tamara Rozouvan & Tom BartonThe UK's defence artificial intelligence (AI) sector is seen as “underdeveloped” and requiring “cultivation” by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the parliamentary House of...Full story -
US DoD awards first Apache contract for Poland
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Gareth JenningsThe US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded the first contract for Poland's Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian buy since the eastern European NATO country signed for the...Full story -
Myanmar inducts new aircraft to replace losses
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Akhil KadidalThe Myanmar government has said that it has inducted at least eight new aircraft during a commissioning ceremony in December 2024. The acquisitions are part of an effort...Full story -
CBO cites importance of maintenance in meeting US Navy fleet requirements
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Michael FabeyThe US Navy (USN) will need to improve its ship maintenance performance if the service wants to meet its desired fleet size, according to a recent report from the US...Full story -
Indonesia sites Israeli-made UAVs in West Borneo
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Ridzwan RahmatIndonesia has based its fleet of Israeli-made Aerostar tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Supadio Air Base in Pontianak, which is situated on the western...Full story -
MBDA completes acquisition of rocket motor maker Roxel
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Jeremiah CushmanMBDA Systems has acquired the 50% share of European tactical propulsion maker Roxel owned by French defence firm Safran Group, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The...Full story -
Germany approves procurement of PULS MRLs
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Nicholas FiorenzaThe Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) multiple rocket launcher (MRL) was among the 38 procurements approved by the budget committee of the Bundestag,...Full story -
Israel's Ministry of Defense creates AI and Autonomy Administration
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Tamara RozouvanThe Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) has created an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomy Administration.Full story -
USSF tactical satcom prototype to begin system integration
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Carlo MunozNorthrop Grumman is poised to begin platform integration of a prototype variant of its Protected Tactical Satellite Communications (Satcom) capability, as part of an...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Kyiv orders more Gepard 35 mm anti-aircraft shells from Rheinmetall
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Nicholas FiorenzaThe Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has ordered more Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) 35 mm shells from Rheinmetall, the German company announced in a press...Full story -
Australian Army to procure more Bushmasters to support long-range strike operations
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Sohini MandalThe Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has signed a contract with Thales Australia to procure 40 additional Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles (PMVs) to the...Full story -
South Korea upgrades Night Intruder 300 UAV
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Oishee MajumdarSouth Korea has completed a project to upgrade the Republic of Korea (RoK) Armed Forces' Night Intruder 300 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), also known as RQ-101.Full story -
JEF activates UK-led operation to track Russian shadow fleet and threats to undersea infrastructure
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Kate TringhamThe Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled reaction system designed to track potential threats to critical undersea...Full story -
Romania orders more Patriot air-defence systems
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Nicholas FiorenzaRomania has awarded Raytheon, an RTX business, a USD946 million contract for more Patriot air-defence systems, the company announced in a press release on 3 January. The...Full story -
DoD awards Anduril USD14.3 million to bolster SRM production
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Jeremiah CushmanThe US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Anduril Industries USD14.3 million under Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase production of solid...Full story -
Israeli MoD orders locally produced bombs
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Jeremy BinnieThe Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on 7 January that it had placed a contract with Elbit Systems for “heavy air munitions” that it did not identify, to...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: F-16 scores ‘historic' success against Russian cruise missiles
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Gareth JenningsA Ukrainian Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft has scored a “historic” success in shooting down multiple Russian cruise missiles during a single...Full story -
Update: Advanced Navigation to equip Bundeswehr sWaTrg infantry support vehicles with FOG INS
Jan 17, 2025, 18:21 by Tamara RozouvanAs part of a landmark defence deal, Australian engineering company Advanced Navigation will equip more than 100 of Rheinmetall's Boxer-based heavy weapon carrier...Full story