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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 -
Echodyne delivers additional radars for US Army force protection
Military radar maker Echodyne has delivered an additional tranche of the company's EchoGuard 3D radar system, in support of the US Army's Security Surveillance System...Full story -
Japanese submarine collides with fishing vessel off Kobe City
A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Oyashio-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK) has collided with a fishing vessel in waters off Kobe City, Janes has been...Full story -
US to supply F-15s to Egypt
The United States is to supply Boeing F-15 Eagle combat aircraft to Egypt, a senior Department of Defense (DoD) official said on 15 March.Full story -
Heico buys GPS supplier Flight Microwave
Lucix Corporation, a subsidiary of US-based Heico Corporation, has expanded its satellite hardware portfolio by acquiring frequency filter manufacturer Flight Microwave...Full story -
US Army asking industry for new exoskeleton options
The US Army is looking for both powered and unpowered exoskeleton technologies that can help soldiers better perform combat-related tasks, as well as more repetitive...Full story -
Biden signs defence funding increase into law
US President Joe Biden signed into law on 15 March the fiscal year (FY) 2022 omnibus appropriations bill, which includes USD782 billion for defence, up 5.6% from FY...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Danish company relieves French troops in Estonia
A mechanised company from the Royal Danish Army's Jutland Dragoon Regiment relieved troops from the French Army's 5e Régiment de Dragons (5th Dragoon Regiment) as part...Full story -
Vard transfers second Jan Mayen-class OPV to Norway
The second Jan Mayan-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) on order for the Norwegian Coast Guard has arrived in Norway for outfitting, Vard Shipbuilding announced on 11...Full story -
UK FCG acquires nUAS from Elbit Systems and Atlas Dynamics
UK Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Future Capability Group (FCG) acquired nano-unmanned aerial vehicles (nUAS) from Elbit Systems and Atlas Dynamics, as part of the...Full story -
QinetiQ contracted for RN's Project Vampire UAV programme
QinetiQ is to provide the UK Royal Navy (RN) with a low-cost fixed-wing unmanned air vehicle (UAV) under Project Vampire – an initial increment of the RN's Future...Full story -
Airbus presses Berlin to confirm Eurofighter portion of Tornado replacement plan
Airbus has pressed the German government to confirm the previously announced plan to buy additional Eurofighter combat aircraft as part of the Luftwaffe's wider Tornado...Full story