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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 -
US naval officials plan to conduct more Arctic operations
The US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps (USMC) will be conducting more operations in the Arctic, according to officials from both services.Full story -
BMPT Terminator makes combat debut in Ukraine
Russia's RIA Novosti news agency on 18 May confirmed the deployment of the Boevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov (Tank Support Fighting Vehicle, BMPT) Terminator, three days...Full story -
PGZ and MBDA sign agreement on Brimstone tank destroyers
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) and MBDA UK announced in a press release on 16 May that they had signed an agreement to co-operate on the design and production of tank...Full story -
South African Navy receives first inshore patrol vessel
The South African Navy took delivery of the first of three multi-mission inshore patrol vessels (MMIPVs) on 18 May, on order from Damen Shipyard in Cape Town under...Full story -
UK MoD opens Defence BattleLab in Dorset
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has officially opened the Defence BattleLab, based in Dorset Innovation Park, which is designed to foster innovation between the UK...Full story -
Janes analysts shortlisted in the 2022 Aerospace Media Awards
Insights from the trusted global agency for open-source defence intelligence were shortlisted three times in the 2022 Aerospace Media Awards.Full story -
India's naval anti-ship missile completes maiden flight test
India's locally developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile - Short Range (NASM-SR) completed its maiden flight test from an Indian Navy's Sea King Mk 42B helicopter at the...Full story -
NGRC ‘need for speed' to drive unconventional rotorcraft design
The high-speed requirements that NATO has set out for its Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) will necessitate the development of an unconventional rotorcraft...Full story -
Russian Navy Kilo submarine Alrosa prepares to start post-refit trials
The Russian Navy Kilo-class Project 877V diesel-electric submarine (SSK) Alrosa (ex-B 871) is set to start sea trials following the completion of its overhaul and...Full story