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SpearUAV unveils Viper micro-tactical loitering munition
SpearUAV has detailed the development of an ultra-lightweight micro-tactical loitering munition (LM) for small tactical units − squad level and below − with a...Full story -
Czech Republic submits letter of request to buy F-35
The Czech government has submitted a letter of request to the United States for the procurement of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).Full story -
Namibia and Cameroon naval forces participate in UNITAS for first time
For the first time since the inception of the event in 1960, the Namibian and Cameroonian navies participated in the multinational exercise UNITAS this year off the...Full story -
US Coast Guard Cutter Healy reaches the North Pole
The US Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) reached the North Pole on 30 September after traversing the frozen Arctic Ocean, marking only the second time a US ship...Full story -
UK awards Protector training contract
The United Kingdom (UK) has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) a contract to undertake operator training for the MQ-9B Protector RG1...Full story -
Russia's Pacific Fleet receives newest nuclear-powered submarines
The Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet has received two submarines in one day at the Rybachiy naval base in Kamchatka Krai, Russia.Full story -
Malaysian navy makes rare appeal for more funds in 2023 defence budget
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has issued rare appeals to the government for more funds to be made available under the country's 2023 national budget.Full story -
Malian Su-25 crashes
Mali's recently delivered Su-25 ground attack aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Gao airport at around 0930 h local time on 4 October, the Armed Forces of Mali (FAMa)...Full story -
Land Forces 2022: Australia considers HIMARS rocket production
Consideration is being given to the manufacture of missiles for the US High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in Australia, a Lockheed Martin executive has...Full story -
US Navy begins converting former RAF E-3D into E-6B trainer
The US Navy (USN) has begun conversion of a Boeing E-3D Sentry Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) aircraft into a surrogate trainer for the service's E-6B...Full story -
US Navy fast-tracks contract for MQ-9 SkyTower II airborne network extension
The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has fast-tracked an order to provide US Marine Corps (USMC) MQ-9A Reaper unmanned air systems (UASs) with an improved airborne...Full story -
Carrier Ford departs on first official deployment
The US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) departed Norfolk, Virginia, a bit after 1300 h local time on 4 October for its first official deployment.Full story -
India's Light Combat Helicopter inducted into service
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has inducted the first production units of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the air...Full story -
Final Hellenic Navy Roussen-class FAC enters service
The Hellenic Navy's (HN's) seventh Roussen (Super Vita)-class fast attack craft-missile (FAC-M), HS Ypoploiarchos Vlahakos (P 79), was commissioned into service during a...Full story -
Sweden to receive thermal cameras to bolster littoral surveillance
Silent Sentinel will provide its long-range thermal cameras to the Swedish Armed Forces.Full story -
Land Forces 2022: Kongsberg, Thales launch StrikeMaster
A new land-based maritime strike capability centred on Norway's Naval Strike Missile (NSM) was launched by Kongsberg Australia and Thales Australia at the Land Forces...Full story -
Development of RASH-2H glide munition approaches completion
Abu Dhabi-based ADASI is in the “final stages of development and qualification” of its RASH-2H guided munition.Full story -
French Navy boosts ISTAR with Aliaca UAV
The French Navy is boosting its ability to conduct airborne day-and-night intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions from...Full story -
France to receive long-awaited Patroller UAVs
The Tactical Drone System (Système de Drone Tactique: SDT) for the French Army is soon to achieve a major milestone with delivery of the first Safran Electronics &...Full story -
North Korea fires IRBM over Japan
North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) over Japan on 4 October, according to neighbouring countries.Full story