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‘Accumulation of errors and omission' led to ‘preventable' submarine Connecticut mishap, US Navy finds
An investigation report released on 23 May by the US Navy (USN) cites a series of planning and management issues aboard the Seawolf-class attack submarine USS...Full story -
Czech Republic to receive Leopard 2 tanks from Germany
Germany will supply Leopard 2A4 tanks to the Czech Republic, the two countries' ministries of defence (MoDs) announced on 18 May. The German MoD, in a press release,...Full story -
DARPA seeks predictive battlefield network capability
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has begun prototype development of a new system to automate data flow and dissemination of combat information...Full story -
Brazilian XMobots teams up with MBDA to build armed UAV
Brazilian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) specialist XMobots Aeroespacial e Defesa and Europe's MBDA announced on 17 May that they are teaming up to develop a...Full story -
UK XLUUV trials demonstrate towed array sonar deployment
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has successfully demonstrated the capability to deploy a thin-line towed array sonar from an extra-large uncrewed undersea vehicle...Full story -
Australia to acquire 10 MQ-28A Ghost Bats
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will acquire 10 MQ-28A Ghost Bat autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles, following additional funding by the government.Full story -
Subaru conducts first flight of UH-2 helicopter
Japan's Subaru Corporation has conducted the first flight of its new UH-2 twin-engined multirole helicopter that is entering service with the Japan Ground Self-Defense...Full story -
TransDigm subsidiary buys flight instrument product line from Astronautics
Extant Aerospace, a subsidiary of US aircraft parts maker TransDigm Group, has expanded its defence aviation portfolio by acquiring the Electromagnetic Indicator product...Full story -
Gurutvaa Systems delivers ‘Dronaam' C-UAS to Indian Air Force
Indian firm Gurutvaa Systems has delivered the first set of the indigenously developed ‘Dronaam' counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UASs) to the Indian Air Force...Full story -
SOCOM explores new Tactical Mission Network concept
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is exploring a new edge networking concept, focused on operationalising chat and data-sharing environments patterned closely...Full story -
UK, Denmark agree to collaborate on Type 31 frigate introduction to service
The British and Danish navies have signed a co-operative agreement to work together to bring the UK Royal Navy's (RN) Type 31 Inspiration-class frigates into service.Full story -
Northrop Grumman finalises development of Hatchet miniature strike munition
Northrop Grumman has declared the development of its Hatchet miniature precision strike munition ‘finalised' following a series of end-to-end live all-up round (AUR)...Full story -
New Zealand increases 2022–23 defence budget by 4%
New Zealand has announced a defence budget of NZD6 billion (USD3.8 billion) for 2022–23. The figure represents a nominal increase of 4% over the final budget of NZD5.75...Full story -
Naval Group launches second Gowind corvette for UAE
French shipbuilder Naval Group has launched the second Gowind 2500 corvette on order for the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Full story -
USSOCOM progresses Maritime Precision Engagement-Munition programme
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is preparing to conduct development tests with the Altius 700 airframe as part of the Maritime Precision Engagement-Munition...Full story -
FlashHawk COMINT/CESM suite enters production
French electronic warfare (EW) house Avantix has begun initial production of its FlashHawk airborne communications intelligence/communications electronic support...Full story -
DSEI 2021: SAAB Dynamics reveals new details about upcoming developments
A representative of Saab Dynamics briefed Janes on its upcoming developments for its shoulder-launched recoilless weapons, revealing details of the HE 448 round that is...Full story -
USAF team to assess Thailand's ability to operate F-35s
The United States will assess Thailand's capability to operate fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. The planned visitation suggests...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: US Congress clears more Ukraine aid
The US Senate approved USD40 billion in additional funding for Ukraine-related security, humanitarian, and economic assistance on 19 May, sending the legislation to...Full story -
Lockheed Martin remains open to acquisitions despite Aerojet deal's demise
Lockheed Martin continues to consider potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A) even though it ended its proposed purchase of propulsion manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne...Full story