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MSPO 2022: WZM unveils modified BWP-1M reconnaissance vehicle
A new modernisation of the BWP-1 armoured vehicle is showcased at the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO 2022 being held in Kielce on 6–9 September. The...Full story -
MSPO 2022: Russian invasion forces Ukraine to disperse Neptune anti-ship missile production
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced State Kyiv Design Bureau ‘Luch' to disperse production of the Neptune anti-ship missile, a Luch representative told Janes on...Full story -
Lockheed Martin working to lift delivery pause following discovery of Chinese material in F-35s
Lockheed Martin is working with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to lift a delivery pause of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) combat aircraft following the...Full story -
‘Human factors' caused loss of UK F-35B, MoD finds
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has determined that human factors most likely caused the loss of a Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning combat aircraft in November 2021.Full story -
DARPA looks to ANCILLARY for ‘leap-ahead' VTOL UAS
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is planning to apply innovation and technology from the commercial electric vertical take-off and landing...Full story -
UK picks up preparations for Protector
The United Kingdom is stepping up preparations for the introduction into service of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9B Protector RG1...Full story -
MSPO 2022: KAI prepares to deliver FA-50 training and light fighter aircraft to Poland
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) executives and the company's chief test pilot gave a media briefing on Poland's procurement of the FA-50PL training and light fighter...Full story -
Japan outlines funding proposal for new OPVs, anti-submarine helicopters in 2023
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) has requested funding for a new class of offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) and a new type of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter...Full story -
ADEX 2022: Turkey's Titra develops loitering munition
Ankara, Turkey-based Titra is developing a hand-launched loitering munition and expects the system to be ready for production at the end of 2022.Full story -
ADEX 2022: Jadara targets manportable anti-tank market with Raptor-LA
Jadara Equipment and Defence Systems has developed a new shoulder-fired rocket launcher designated as Raptor-LA.Full story -
ADEX 2022: Jadara develops new ATGM with Azerbaijan MoD
Jadara Equipment & Defence Systems has partnered with Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence (MoD) to develop a new anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system.Full story -
Second incident highlights Iranian threat to US unmanned fleet
Iran's naval forces have highlighted the vulnerability of the US 5th Fleet's new fleet of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) by seizing at least three in less than a week,...Full story -
New Babcock contracts advance Poland's Miecznik frigate programme
UK-based engineering and services group Babcock has been awarded two new contracts intended to pave the way for in-country build of Poland's Miecznik (Swordfish)...Full story -
RAF training Wedgetail crews on RAAF jets
The UK is furthering preparations for the introduction into service of the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, with the...Full story -
MSPO 2022: Head of Ukraine's largest ‘military' foundation identifies Kyiv's requirements
Taras Czmut, head of Ukraine‘s largest ‘military' foundation, ‘Come Back Alive', identified Kyiv's requirements to counter Russian invaders during a press briefing on...Full story -
Janes partners with ESRI for Conflict Observatory
WASHINGTON D.C. - Janes, the defense intelligence provider, partners with Esri for Conflict Observatory to document alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Janes will provide access to assured open-source foundational, data, delivered through Janes Intara which enables the integration of multiple data sources into an existing platform or tool. The enriched data that Intara provides will provide a greater understanding as to what is happening on the ground in Ukraine.Full story -
Arctic Experts: US Coast Guard bolsters force for enhanced high-latitude operations
Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a new Russian naval doctrine on 31 July, which underscored the importance of the Arctic for Russia's geopolitical future and...Full story -
HAL sees opportunity for Tejas in Malaysia's FLIT programme
A combination of capability and flexibility over countertrade appears to have made India one of the frontrunners for Malaysia's Fighter Lead-in-Trainer (FLIT) programme.Full story -
South Korea to upgrade AH-64E Apaches to Version 6
South Korea has announced a programme to upgrade its fleet of AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters to the latest Version 6 (V6) standard.Full story -
MSPO 2022: Hanwha targets Polish market with Chunmoo MRL
Hanwha proposed its Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher (MRL) to Poland at the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO 2022 being held in Kielce on 6–9 September....Full story