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Ethiopia modifies APCs into self-propelled guns
The Ethiopian Federal Defence Forces (FDF) is modifying some of its armoured personnel carriers (APCs) into self-propelled artillery by fitting them with what were...Full story -
US approves possible PAC-3 MSE missile sale to Germany
The US Department of State notified Congress on 15 August of a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Germany of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment...Full story -
UK Space Command's first satellite ready to launch
UK Space Command's first satellite – Tyche – is set to launch on the evening of 16 August, manufacturer Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) announced on the same day.Full story -
UK deploys Watchkeeper to Estonia for training
The UK has deployed its Thales WK 450 Watchkeeper unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to Estonia, where it will conduct training missions.Full story -
Italy cleared for newbuild Block 5 Reaper UASs
The US government has approved the sale of newbuild Block 5 versions of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aircraft system (UAS)...Full story -
South Korea says first military satellite is ‘combat fit'
South Korea's first reconnaissance satellite is ready to commence full-scale operations to support the requirements of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Armed Forces.Full story -
GAO calls out gaps in tech development for hypersonic programmes
As the first hypersonic weapon to be fielded by the US Army is scheduled to soon complete its final testing, the programmes developing the army's and other services'...Full story -
Rheinmetall acquires Loc Performance to boost US manufacturing capabilities
Rheinmetall has finalised an agreement to acquire US vehicle specialist Loc Performance Products, headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan. The purchase price of USD950...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Latvia sends 500 UAVs to Ukraine, more to follow
Latvia sent 500 domestically produced combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Ukraine in July, a spokesperson from the Latvian Ministry of Defence confirmed to Janes,...Full story -
Germany to train pilots in Australia
Germany is to train its military pilots in Australia, with a declaration of intent (DoI) signed between the respective air force chiefs on 10 August.Full story -
US Coast Guard acquires commercially procured icebreaker
The US Coast Guard (USCG) is acquiring a commercially procured icebreaker to modify and deploy for USCG icebreaking missions, the service confirmed on 14 August.Full story -
Poland orders LOTR light armoured reconnaissance vehicles
The Polish Armaments Agency (AA), representing the State Treasury, ordered 28 LOTR 4×4 light armoured reconnaissance vehicles from AMZ Kutno on 14 August, the Ministry...Full story -
US approves Advanced F-15, upgrades, latest variant AMRAAM for Israel
The US government has approved for Israel the sale of Boeing F-15 Advanced Eagle combat aircraft, upgrades to existing F-15s, and the transfer of the latest variant RTX...Full story -
India flight-tests Gaurav long-range glide bomb
India's Gaurav long-range glide bomb (LRGB) has undergone its first airborne test flight, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 13 August.Full story -
Ireland issues tender for small rotary UASs
The Irish Defence Forces has issued a tender for 14 small, rotary unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) to equip its Corps of Engineers.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Kyiv seeks retired NATO pilots for F-16s
The government in Kyiv is soliciting retired NATO pilots with experience on the Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft to fly for Ukraine.Full story -
Poland becomes largest Apache export customer
Poland has signed for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, making it the largest customer of the type outside of the United States.Full story -
South Korea UH/HH-60 upgrade project spurs KAI-Hanwha collaboration
South Korea's plan to upgrade its military Sikorsky UH/HH-60 helicopters for increased survivability and operational efficiency has attracted a joint interest from Korea...Full story -
Inadequate infrastructure and logistical limitations hamper US Coast Guard Arctic operations
The service the US depends on to provide the most continuous security in the country's Arctic and High North regions – the US Coast Guard (USCG) – is being hamstrung for...Full story -
HSW signs contract with Raytheon Polska on domestic production of M903 Patriot launchers
Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW), part of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), signed a contract with Raytheon Polska on 12 August on the domestic production of 48 M903 Patriot...Full story