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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 -
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 -
Canada awards River-class destroyer construction contract to Irving Shipbuilding
Canada 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
The 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
Lockheed 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
Sweden'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
The 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
The 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
The 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