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RAAF evolving air-to-air refuelling expertise
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is evolving its operational air-to-air refuelling (AAR) expertise to facilitate interoperability with allied countries.Full story -
US Marine Corps commandant acknowledges ‘Cold Response 2022' more relevant amid Ukraine war
‘Cold Response 2022' – a major NATO exercise hosted this month in Norway – is taking on greater relevance given the Russian invasion of Ukraine, US Marine Corps (USMC)...Full story -
DIMDEX 2022: Turkish companies showcase Ulaq USV family
Ares Shipyard and Meteksan Defence presented variants of their Ulaq unmanned surface vessel (USV) at the DIMDEX maritime exhibition in Doha, Qatar, held from 21 to 23...Full story -
Warm weather alters Norwegian exercise logistics
Unseasonably warm temperatures in northern Norway have created new logistical hurdles and concerns during Exercise ‘Cold Response 2022', according to US Marine Corps...Full story -
USMC tests Arctic refuelling system during ‘Cold Response 2022'
The US Marine Corps (USMC) is testing a new refuelling system during the ‘Cold Response 2022' exercise hosted by Norway along its northern coast.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Russian landing ship reportedly destroyed in Berdyansk explosion
The Ukrainian Navy claims that it has destroyed one of Russia's large landing ships near the port city of Berdyansk in the Sea of Azov.Full story -
DIMDEX 2022: Turkey's Dearsan shipyard exhibits armed USV
Turkey's Dearsan shipyard publicly displayed a model of its armed unmanned surface vessel, named ‘USV 15', for the first time at the Doha International Maritime Defence...Full story -
Switzerland to receive most F-35s from Italian plant
Switzerland is to receive the bulk of its Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft from the Italian production plant in Cameri, the Federal...Full story -
Thailand proposes 2% cut in 2023 defence budget
Thailand has allocated THB197.29 billion (USD5.86 billion) for defence in 2023, according to a draft budget document approved by the Thai cabinet.Full story -
US Army begins testing GE ITEP engine for Black Hawk, Apache, FARA helos
The US Army has begun tests of the General Electric (GE) T901-GE-900 engine that will power the service's Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian, Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, and...Full story -
Australia stands up defence space command, releases strategy
Australia's new ‘defence space command' officially began operations on 22 March, with the Australian Minister for Defence, Peter Craig Dutton, flagging the likelihood of...Full story -
Japan commissions first Mogami-class multirole frigate
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned its first Mogami-class multirole guided-missile frigate.Full story -
UK CMA finishes reviewing Parker Hannifin's bid for Meggitt
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed its assessment of whether Parker Hannifin Corporation's proposed acquisition of Meggitt raises national...Full story -
‘Cold Response 2022' links USMC amphibious warfare expertise with Norwegian Arctic knowledge
The US Marine Corps (USMC) and Norwegian military are using the ‘Cold Response 2022' exercise to integrate USMC amphibious capabilities with Norway's knowledge of Arctic...Full story -
UK to investigate MoD's aviation procurement plans
The United Kingdom parliament is to investigate the aviation procurement plans of the Ministry of Defence, with particular focus on the loss of aircraft types and...Full story -
Leonardo DRS to sell satcom business to SES
Leonardo DRS, the US defence subsidiary of Italy's Leonardo, has agreed to sell its Global Enterprise Solutions (GES) satellite communications business to...Full story -
DALO signs agreement with Saab for live training solution
The Danish Ministry of Defence (MoD) Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has entered into a framework agreement with Saab for live training solutions, Saab...Full story -
HAL loyal wingman project to go airborne by 2024
A loyal wingman programme being developed by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is on schedule to see flight-testing by 2024.Full story -
Saab receives contract for third Gotland SSK MLU
Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded a contract to Saab for the mid-life upgrade (MLU) of the Royal Swedish Navy's (RSwN's) third Gotland (Type...Full story -
CH-53K passes operational test phase ahead of entry into service
The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter has passed the initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) phase of its development ahead of its entry into...Full story