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France, Italy, UK order additional Aster missiles
France, Italy, and the United Kingdom have confirmed the procurement of an additional batch of more than 200 Aster 15 and 30 surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) as well as...Full story -
New Zealand test-fires Penguin anti-ship missile
The recent test launch of a Kongsberg Penguin 2 Mod 7 anti-ship guided missile from a New Zealand Kaman Super Seasprite SH-2G(I) helicopter was part of preparations to...Full story -
Indonesian Army upgrades avionics of Bell 412EP helicopters
Six Indonesian Army (Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Darat: TNI-AD) Bell 412EP helicopters have been equipped with improved cockpit avionics, Bell Textron Inc has...Full story -
SEA to supply torpedo launchers for Malaysia's Maharaja Lela class
UK-based naval protection systems firm SEA has secured a contract to supply its fixed triple configuration lightweight Torpedo Launcher System (TLS) for the Royal...Full story -
CRS naval expert highlights reasons for chronic ship cost growth in USN programmes
US Navy (USN) shipbuilding suffers from long-standing growth in lead ship costs, Ronald O'Rourke, naval specialist for the Congressional Research Service (CRS),...Full story -
Bangladesh marks first helicopter landing on Jiangwei II frigate
The Bangladesh Navy has marked the first landing of a helicopter on one of its Jiangwei II (Type 053H3)-class frigates, the service disclosed in a 14 March statement via...Full story -
Update: Boeing preparing to deliver F-15EX Lot 2, planning additional capabilities
Boeing 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 -
Indra, Rheinmetall sign MOU to upgrade Spain's Leopard 2E C4I and fire-control systems
Indra and Rheinmetall signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 13 March to upgrade the fire-control system and command, control, communications, computers, and...Full story -
Japan inducts fourth Awaji-class MCMV
The 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
After 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
The 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
A 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
The 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
Lockheed 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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