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Pentagon eyes mobile MIMO networking capability
Information and network technology specialists at the US Department of Defense (DoD) are poised to evaluate potential solutions to meet multi-input, multi-output (MIMO)...Full story -
Redback completes RoK Army trials to support exports
The Republic of Korea (RoK) Army has completed trials of Hanwha Defense's Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) in support of a potential procurement of the platform...Full story -
Airbus launches Spike ER2 integration for H145M helo
Airbus Helicopters has test-fired the Rafael Spike Extended Range (ER) 2 air-to-surface missile from the H145M rotorcraft as part of the company's wider effort to expand...Full story -
India to install Phase 2 of coastal radar network by 2023
Phase 2 of India's Coastal Surveillance System (CSS) is likely to be operational in 2023.Full story -
Romania moves towards full domestic production of Piranha V
Romanian industry will soon attain the capability for full domestic production of the Piranha V 8×8 wheeled platform, according to Marinica Mirzu, managing director of...Full story -
Romania considers options for SHORAD and VSHORAD
Romania is preparing to open a tender for the acquisition of short-range air-defence (SHORAD) and very short-range air-defence (VSHORAD) systems, under a programme that...Full story -
Norway receives final Poseidon MMA
Boeing has delivered the fifth and final P-8A Poseidon maritime multimission aircraft (MMA) for Norway, the company announced on 27 May.Full story -
NATO exercise tests operations in North Atlantic and close to Russian border
This week, NATO forces will be participating in the Estonian-led exercise ‘Siil' (‘Hedgehog'), marking the first time NATO forces will conduct such operations in waters...Full story -
Update: UK Sky Sabre operational in Poland
A British Army Sky Sabre air-defence system has reached its initial operating capability in Poland as part of a buildup of forces to defend the NATO ally from air and...Full story -
Update: FMV contracts for new surface ship torpedo tubes
Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has contracted Saab Dynamics to supply new 400 mm diameter torpedo launcher systems for Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) surface...Full story -
Dearsan USV Salvo conducts first live-firing trial
The new Salvo armed unmanned surface vessel (AUSV) under development by Turkish shipbuilder Dearsan has successfully conducted its first life-firing trial, the...Full story -
Update: Swedish corvette HMS Gävle completes mid-life upgrade
The first of two remaining Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) Gävle (ex-Göteborg)-class corvettes, HMS Gävle (K22), has been returned to service following the completion of its...Full story -
Nigeria's new LST NNS Kada arrives home
The Nigerian Navy's (NN's) new landing ship tank (LST), NNS Kada (LST 1314), arrived at its new home port in Apapa, Lagos on 27 May.Full story -
US approves AIM-9X Block II/II+ sale to the Netherlands
The United States has approved the sale of 138 Raytheon AIM-9X Block II/ II+ Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missiles to the Netherlands, announcing a potential USD117...Full story -
Japan in talks with BAE on development of F-X fighter
Japan is in talks with BAE Systems to develop the country's sixth-generation F-X fighter aircraft project, with a consensus on co-operation expected by the end of 2022.Full story -
US approves Chinook sale to Egypt
The United States has approved the sale of Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to Egypt, announcing a potential USD2.6 billion sale on 26 May.Full story -
Australian Army makes HIMARS procurement bid
The US Department of State has approved the possible sale of Lockheed Martin's M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to Australia.Full story -
Japanese anti-submarine frigate collides with minesweeper off Yokosuka
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Abukuma-class anti-submarine guided-missile frigate has collided with the service's lead Uraga-class mine-countermeasures...Full story -
Austria receives Rheinmetall C-UAS system for evaluation
Austria has received a Rheinmetall Air Defence counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) platform that defends against small unmanned aerial vehicles for six months of...Full story -
Uruguay considers L-39NG for LIFT, light attack requirement
Uruguay is considering the Aero Vodochody L-39NG (Next Generation) aircraft for its lead-in fighter trainer (LIFT) and light attack requirements, with a delegation from...Full story