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Boeing faces possible labour strike at three US defence plants
Unionised workers at three Boeing military aircraft factories in and near St Louis, Missouri, could soon walk off their jobs over a retirement benefits dispute.Full story -
Thales to supply Iraq with air-surveillance radars
Iraq's Air Defence Command (ADC) will receive Thales radars in addition to the Lockheed Martin TPS-77. This was announced during a ceremony marking the start of...Full story -
DoD sees LEO, MEO satellites as future of US missile defence
Senior policy decision makers at the US Department of Defense (DoD) and US Space Force (USSF) are seeking to transition the US missile defence apparatus away from...Full story -
B-2 stealth bombers in extended deployment to Australia
Two US Air Force (USAF) Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bombers will operate in Australia until the end of August.Full story -
Australia approved for JASSM-ER package
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is set to acquire an initial suite of Lockheed Martin AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) –...Full story -
EndureAir Systems secures investment worth INR135 million
Indian unmanned aerial systems (UAS) developer EndureAir Systems has secured funding worth INR135 million (USD1.7 million) from private investors.Full story -
Scanning the skies: USAF transferring Compass Call to Gulfstream G550
The EC-130H Hercules aircraft has been in US Air Force (USAF) service since 1982. It is no ordinary C-130. The EC-130H is configured with the Compass Call electronic...Full story -
Hanwha considers merging defence businesses
South Korea's Hanwha Group is considering a merger of its various defence businesses to enhance efficiencies and productivity, the corporation told Janes on 25 July.Full story -
Lockheed Martin, IAI incorporate Elta Sytems radar in integrated air defence offering
Lockheed Martin and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) are incorporating an Elta Systems radar as part of an integrated medium-range air-defence (MRAD) solution, Janes...Full story -
Update: South Korea to acquire CH-47F Chinooks
South Korea is proceeding with plans to replace its fleet of ageing Boeing CH-47D Chinooks serving with the Republic of Korea (RoK) Armed Forces with a newer variant of...Full story -
Update: Top Aces eyes European ADAIR programmes
Montreal, Canada-headquartered adversary air (ADAIR) and close air support (CAS) services provider Top Aces is targeting a number of European ADAIR programmes and has...Full story -
Farnborough 2022: Inzpire reveals value of DASA prototype gunnery simulator project
Inzpire was awarded a GBP346,024 (USD414,049) contract from the UK Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) in June to develop a prototype mixed-reality deployable...Full story -
Brazilian Army to increase the use of helicopter simulation
The Brazilian Army Aviation Command (CAvEx) is increasing its use of combat simulation technologies for advanced training for its helicopter personnel.Full story -
Fincantieri cuts steel for second new LSS for Italian Navy
Fincantieri held a steel cutting ceremony for the second Logistic Support Ship (LSS) on order for the Italian Navy at its yard in Castellammare di Stabia shipyard near...Full story -
Indonesia collaborates with Turkey on UAV-mounted air-to-surface missiles
Indonesia has formed a teaming arrangement with a Turkish defence research organisation to develop a new type of modular air-to-surface missile that can be deployed on...Full story -
Czech government authorises negotiations with Sweden on procurement of CV90 MkIV IFVs
The CV90 MkIV produced by BAE Systems Hägglunds will be the Czech Army's new infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). The decision was announced after a Czech government meeting...Full story -
Farnborough 2022: Textron launches Citation Longitude MPA
Textron has launched a new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) based on the Cessna Citation Longitude business jet.Full story -
CEA Technologies to build air-defence radars for ADF
Canberra-based CEA Technologies has secured a “multimillion-dollar” contract from the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) to build four new air-defence radars,...Full story -
US approves Eurofighter weapons for Kuwait
The US government has approved the sale of weapons to Kuwait for use aboard the country's Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, deliveries of which were recently...Full story -
Fast Response Cutters prove to be a ‘game-changer' in Alaska for USCG
The relatively new Fast Response Cutters (FRCs) are starting to change the way the US Coast Guard (USCG) serves Alaskan waters, according to service officials.Full story