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Update: US State Department approves sale of UH-60Ms to Australia
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and related equipment to Australia under Foreign Military Sales (FMS).Full story -
South Korea approves funding for K9A2 SPH
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has given formal approval for the project to upgrade Hanwha Defense's K9 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled...Full story -
Defense & Security 2022: DCM Shriram showcases quadcopter UAVs
Indian firm DCM Shriram Industries Limited showcased its quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), DCM Trishul and DCM Kailash, at the Defense & Security 2022 show in...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Biden seeks more Ukraine aid
The Biden administration asked Congress on 2 September to approve USD11.7 billion in additional Ukraine-related security and economic assistance, including USD4.5...Full story -
Brazil commissions first Riachuelo-class S-BR submarine
The Brazilian Navy commissioned its first-of-class Riachuelo-class diesel-electric attack submarine, S Riachuelo (S-40), on 1 September.Full story -
South Korea proposes 4.6% increase in 2023 defence budget
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has announced a 2023 defence budget proposal of KRW57.1 trillion (USD42.1 billion). It said the new expenditure is a...Full story -
USCG starts to shift some Marine Protector-class vessels to Alaska
To augment its naval force in the American higher latitudes, the US Coast Guard (USCG) decided to shift some of its 87-foot (23.8-m) Marine Protector-class vessels to...Full story -
Light Tactical Transport Vehicle production ramped up for Belgium
Light Tactical Transport Vehicle (LTTV) production for Belgium has been accelerated, Jankel announced in a press release on 31 August. This follows a period of low-rate...Full story -
India commissions Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
The Indian Navy has commissioned its Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) as INS Vikrant.Full story -
Coping with Covid-19: Army training during the pandemic
Strict lockdowns and travel bans intended at halting or at least slowing down the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic have altered how armies train soldiers and conduct...Full story -
First South Sudanese unified forces graduate
South Sudan held the first graduation ceremony on 30 August for the Necessary Unified Forces (NUF) that are being formed by retraining rebel and pro-government fighters...Full story -
Australian submariners to train on RN Astute-class submarines under AUKUS
Australian submariners are set to train onboard the UK Royal Navy's (RN's) newest Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) under the trilateral AUKUS security...Full story -
Defense & Security 2022: Pulse Science exhibits emergency response aircraft
Thai company Pulse Science has displayed its medical emergency response aircraft at the Defense and Security 2022 exhibition, held in Bangkok from 29 August to 1...Full story -
Defense & Security 2022: Barzan showcases A5000 UAV
Barzan Aeronautical, a Qatari-owned United States-based company, has showcased a tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called A5000 at the Defense and Security 2022...Full story -
India still in talks over MQ-9B acquisition
India's potential acquisition of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian/SkyGuardian has been at a high level of discussion since at...Full story -
Czech Republic and Slovakia co-operate on CV90 MkIV IFV procurement
Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and his Czech counterpart, Jana Černochová, signed a co-operation agreement on the procurement and operation of the CV90 MkIV...Full story -
Defense & Security 2022: Thailand, Saab discuss C2 network expansion
Saab and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) are discussing a possible expansion of Thailand's countrywide command-and-control (C2) system.Full story -
Defense & Security 2022: Thales pitches GM400a radar for Thai air force
Thales is positioning its new Ground Master 400 Alpha (GM400α) for a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) requirement for a series of air-surveillance radars.Full story -
Poland unveils record 2023 defence budget
The Polish government presented a draft state budget for 2023 on 30 August that includes an unprecedented increase in defence spending, set to reach a record PLN97.45...Full story -
Iranian ship attempts to capture US unmanned vessel
The US Navy's 5th Fleet reported the first attack on its new fleet of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) on 30 August, when it said one of its Saildrone Explorers was...Full story