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North Korea fires projectiles into Yellow Sea
North Korea fired a series of projectiles into the Yellow Sea on 20 March, the South Korean Ministry of National Defense (MND) has said.Full story -
China issues new rules for military procurement
Chinese President Xi Jinping has signed into law new guidelines to enhance the contracting and procurement of military equipment.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Australia bans alumina exports to Russia
The Australian government has introduced a ban on exports of aluminium ores and alumina to Russia. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said on 20 March...Full story -
DARPA sets goals for Liberty Lifter heavy-lift seaplane
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has revealed ambitions to develop and flight test an experimental low cost, wing-in-ground effect-capable...Full story -
Navantia and Kongsberg sign MOU in support of future Norwegian frigate MLU
Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace and Spanish shipbuilder Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the future...Full story -
Naval Group, Icarus Swarms reveal collaboration
French naval shipbuilding, systems, and services prime Naval Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with tech start-up Icarus Swarms to explore the application...Full story -
UK's Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance vessel plan becalmed
A year after the UK announced it would acquire a new ocean surveillance vessel to safeguard critical infrastructure in the North Atlantic region, the Ministry of Defence...Full story -
US Army plans for LTAMDS buy, foreign military sales
The US Army is poised to award Raytheon a contract to produce Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radars, according to a public notice posted on 16 March.Full story -
Babcock to modernise NZ inshore patrol vessels being sold to Ireland
Babcock has signed an agreement with the New Zealand Defence Force to carry out maintenance and upgrade work on two decommissioned Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN)...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Japan announces more sanctions on Russia
Japan has introduced additional restrictions on exports to Russia of technologies and goods that can be used by its defence industrial complex. The move is coupled with...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: UK deploys logistics brigade headquarters to channel arms
Nearly 80 British Army logistics planners have been deployed to Germany to co-ordinate deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine.Full story -
NCIA modernises NATO's core communications infrastructure
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) completed the modernisation of NATO's core infrastructure in January, the NCIA announced on 16 March.Full story -
Booz Allen to buy software firm EverWatch
US-based government technology consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton plans to expand its national security portfolio by acquiring EverWatch, which provides “classified...Full story -
Philippine Army plans to establish new brigade combat teams
The Philippine Army (PA) has confirmed to Janes that it plans to establish more brigade combat teams (BCTs).Full story -
Washington authorises an additional USD800 million military package for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden authorised a USD800 million military aid package for Ukraine on 16 March that includes a host of capabilities from air-defence systems to drones...Full story -
Lithuania to acquire counter-UAV equipment
The Defence Resources Agency signed an agreement on 14 March with Lithuanian-based NT Service for the acquisition of military equipment to combat unmanned aerial...Full story -
Lithuania to increase defence spending to 2.52% of GDP from 2022
Lithuania's parliament has discussed a draft amendment to the State Budget to increase defence spending to 2.52% of GDP for 2022, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence...Full story -
Poland announces plans to order more Kormoran II MCMVs this year
The Polish Ministry of National Defense (MND) has confirmed plans to order three additional Kormoran II (Project 258)-class mine countermeasures vessels (MCMVs) this...Full story -
Spain approved for MH-60R purchase
The United States has approved the sale of Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to Spain.Full story -
India‘s BEL enters UAV market to thwart airfield attacks
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is developing a tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to thwart future infiltration attacks on air bases.Full story