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Ireland confirms purchase of IPVs from New Zealand
The Irish Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed the acquisition of two second-hand Lake-class inshore patrol vessels (IPVs) from New Zealand to equip its naval...Full story -
Canberra to invest in large dry dock facility in Western Australia
The Australian government is to fund a new AUD4.3 billion (USD3.1 billion) large-vessel dry dock at the Henderson marine precinct in Western Australia, Prime Minister...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: US sharpens focus on bolstering Taiwan asymmetric capability
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has intensified US efforts to ensure it is supporting Taiwan's requirement to acquire ‘asymmetric' capabilities to respond to any similar...Full story -
Update: US claims North Korean ‘satellite' tests were designed to develop new ICBM
The United States has said that recent North Korean tests to support its development of a ‘reconnaissance satellite' were in fact intended for developing a new...Full story -
MDA funds Kratos to explore novel seeker window materials
Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services is to evaluate novel seeker window materials under a US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) innovation, science and technology (IS&T)...Full story -
Germany opts for F-35, Eurofighter to fulfil future fighter requirements
Germany has selected the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter and Eurofighter platforms to fulfil its future fighter requirements.Full story -
Japan receives first RQ-4B Global Hawk
The Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) received its first RQ-4B Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on 12 March.Full story -
Hensoldt to equip German transport aircraft with missile defence system
The German Bundeswehr will equip its three new Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 airlifters and three KC-130J tanker-transports with Hensoldt's MILDS Block 2 missile defence...Full story -
Taiwan to upgrade M60A3 main battle tanks
Taiwan has announced plans to upgrade the US-made M60A3 main battle tanks (MBTs) in service with the Republic of China Army (RoCA).Full story -
Taiwan finalises field information and communications system deal with US
The Taiwan government has announced the finalisation of a deal worth TWD6.9 billion (USD245 million) to procure military field information and communications system...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Russia masses helicopter forces in Belarus
Russia is holding around 90 helicopters in reserve at an airbase in central Belarus, ready to intervene in the war in Ukraine, according to commercial satellite imagery...Full story -
WDS 2022: Pakistani BW-20 rifles make debut
Pakistan Ordnance Factories unveiled its new family of BW-20 assault rifles at the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh.Full story -
Korean Air to develop cargo UAVs by 2026
Korean Air plans to develop a multi-purpose hybrid-powered cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for both civilian and military logistics requirements by 2026.Full story -
Technical fault causes Indian missile to crash in Pakistan, says MoD in New Delhi
The Indian government has acknowledged that the crash of a supersonic missile in Pakistan was because of a technical malfunction.Full story -
US Navy issues RFS for hypersonic weapons capability improvements
US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issued a request for solutions (RFS) on 9 March to industry for the near-term submission of advanced technology initiatives to...Full story -
Patria to buy aircraft parts firm Nedaero
Finland's Patria Group plans to expand its capabilities and international footprint by acquiring Netherlands-based Nedaero, which manufactures, repairs, and distributes...Full story -
UK MoD does not know when Ajax will be delivered, according to NAO
Delivering the Ajax programme is “a significant challenge” for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), which does not know when the armoured vehicle will be delivered, the...Full story -
US imposes sanctions on Russian entities over support for North Korean missile projects
The US government has invoked sanctions on three Russian enterprises, alleging that they are involved in North Korea's efforts to develop ballistic missiles.Full story -
WDS 2022: Navistar Defense, ERAF team up for MaxxPro manufacturing
US firm Navistar Defense signed a teaming agreement with Saudi Arabian firm ERAF on 8 March at the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh.Full story -
Turkish Navy installs new CIWS on Rhein-class ship
The Turkish Navy's Rhein-class auxiliary ship TCG Sokullu Mehmet Paşa has been spotted with a new gun system installed in the place of its usual aft gun turret.Full story