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Japan inducts fourth Awaji-class MCMV
Mar 14, 2025, 13:20 by Ridzwan RahmatThe Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned its fourth Awaji-class mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV) on 12 March, the service disclosed in a statement...Full story -
US VCNO cites need to increase munitions production
Mar 14, 2025, 12:05 by Michael FabeyAfter depleting its munitions inventory in recent naval combat, the US Navy (USN) needs to quickly replenish weapons stocks, Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO)...Full story -
Türkiye announces first successful test firing of submarine-launched Atmaca
Mar 14, 2025, 11:35 by Kate TringhamThe Turkish Navy has successfully test-fired the submarine-launched version of the country's indigenously developed Atmaca anti-ship guided missile for the first time.Full story -
RNLN frigate completes Tomahawk launch test
Mar 13, 2025, 15:05 by Richard ScottA Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) De Zeven Provinciën-class air-defence and command frigate (luchtverdedigings en commandofregatten: LCF) has become the first Dutch...Full story -
Northrop Grumman AN/ALQ-257 IVEWS testing virtually complete, awaits USAF production decision
Mar 13, 2025, 07:05 by Zach RosenbergThe Northrop Grumman AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) is progressing through flight-testing, the company's vice-president for navigation,...Full story -
F-35B conducts captive-carry test with Lockheed Martin AGM-158C LRASM
Mar 12, 2025, 15:05 by Zach RosenbergLockheed Martin's AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) has made a captive-carry flight aboard an F-35B, the short-take-off-and-vertical-landing (STOVL) version...Full story -
Dutch MoD awards contract for future fast interceptors
Mar 12, 2025, 15:05 by Kate TringhamThe Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) awarded a contract to Rotterdam-based De Haas Shipyards for the supply of 13 future fast interceptors (FFIs) on 10 March.Full story -
Boeing says Australia on course to receive Apaches at end of year
Mar 12, 2025, 12:05 by Akhil KadidalThe Australian Army is on schedule to receive its first batch of four Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters at the end of 2025, company officials have said, adding that broad...Full story -
UK FSS programme charts propulsion FAT milestones
Mar 11, 2025, 15:50 by Kate TringhamThe Fleet Solid Support Ship (FSS) programme for the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) has chalked up new milestones with the successful completion of factory acceptance...Full story -
US approves GMLRS Alternate Warhead sale to Australia
Mar 11, 2025, 12:50 by Sohini MandalThe US Department of State has approved the possible sale to Australia of Lockheed Martin's Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Alternate Warhead (AW) rockets.Full story -
Special Report: Urban warfare in focus once more
Mar 11, 2025, 11:35 by Giles EbbuttThe British Army is increasing its emphasis on urban operations and has established the Urban Centre (URBCEN) as the focus for this effort. Staffed by subject matter...Full story -
South Korea air force resumes flight operations after accidental bombing
Mar 11, 2025, 09:50 by Akhil KadidalThe accidental bombing of civilian areas outside a testing range by Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) Lockheed Martin KF-16s led to the temporary grounding of the air...Full story -
Boeing preparing to deliver F-15EX Lot 2, planning additional capabilities
Mar 11, 2025, 07:35 by Zach RosenbergBoeing is preparing to deliver Lot 2 of the F-15EX's US Air Force (USAF) order, Robert Novotny, the company's executive director for F-15EX business development, told...Full story -
Canada awards River-class destroyer construction contract to Irving Shipbuilding
Mar 11, 2025, 06:50 by Michael FabeyCanada recently awarded Irving Shipbuilding (ISI) a contract with an initial value of CAD8 billion (USD5.5 billion) for the construction and delivery of the first three...Full story -
US approves deal to support Japan's HVGP programme
Mar 11, 2025, 05:35 by Jon GrevattThe US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Japan of capability support for Tokyo's Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP)...Full story -
Update: Lockheed Martin unveils Common Multi-Mission Truck modular cruise missile
Mar 11, 2025, 05:05 by Zach RosenbergLockheed Martin has unveiled a new cruise missile, called the Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT), intended to be manufactured inexpensively and at scale, company...Full story -
Swedish minehunter equipped with new CIS for NATO role
Mar 11, 2025, 05:05 by Richard ScottSweden's Defence Materiel Administration (Försvarets materielverk: FMV) has confirmed the delivery of a new command information system (CIS), enabling the Royal Swedish...Full story -
Ecuador receives first two of five H225 Super Puma helicopters
Mar 11, 2025, 04:50 by Erich Saumeth CadavidThe Ecuadorian Army accepted delivery of two Airbus H225 (AS332) Super Puma helicopters on 5 March. Ecuador purchased five H225s in 2023 for USD90 million in a deal...Full story -
New Iraqi fast patrol boats built by Ares Shipyard enter service
Mar 10, 2025, 15:20 by Kate TringhamThe Iraqi naval forces' three new Type 55 SAT special operations support and fast attack craft have officially entered service.Full story -
Special Report: New Zealand modernises transport aircraft fleet
Mar 10, 2025, 06:35 by Gordon ArthurThe Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) continues its much-needed modernisation with the recent induction of its newest platforms, five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super...Full story