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Ukraine conflict: Authorities crackdown on anti-war protests in Russia
Daily anti-war protests have taken place across Russia since military forces invaded Ukraine on 24 February. According to the independent monitor OVD-Info, more than...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Invasion might fuel more growth in Dutch defence budget
In response to Russia's attack on Ukraine, the Netherlands might expand a planned increase in its defence budget, according to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.Full story -
Vectrus, Vertex agree to merge
US government services providers Vectrus and Vertex have decided to join forces, saying the broader portfolio and increased scale of the merged company will improve...Full story -
Australia refutes Chinese claims of significant power failures on HMAS Adelaide
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has refuted Chinese allegations that the Canberra-class amphibious ship HMAS Adelaide had suffered from “significant power...Full story -
France and Indonesia sign MOU for medium and large calibre munitions
France's Nexter Munitions and Mecar (both subsidiaries of Nexter Group) and Indonesia's PT Pindad signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) related to Medium Calibre...Full story -
UAE operating GD-OTS Flyer vehicles
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces displayed General Dynamics Flyer 72 light tactical vehicles for the first time during their annual ‘Union Fortress' public...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Ukroboronprom's Zhytomyr Armour Plant destroyed
Ukroboronprom's Zhytomyr Armour Plant was destroyed and three people were killed, according to media reports on 6 March. CNN said it had authenticated a geolocated video...Full story -
Australia plans new base for nuclear submarines on Pacific coast
A new base for Australia's future fleet of nuclear submarines is to be built on the country's east coast, with its location to be finalised by the end of 2023 from one...Full story -
Babcock's Arrowhead 140 design to form the basis of the future flagships of the Polish Navy
Babcock's Arrowhead 140 design has been selected for the Polish Navy's Miecznik (Swordfish) future frigate programme by the Polish Ministry of National Defence, the UK...Full story -
WDS 2022: SIGN4L launches network-monitoring systems
SIGN4L, the electronic warfare (EW) and intelligence specialist in the United Arab Emirates' Edge group, unveiled two new products at the inaugural World Defense Show...Full story -
WDS 2022: Details emerge on Egypt's RISC3 C5I system
Egypt's Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) is exhibiting the latest generation of its domestically developed Radar Integration and Surveillance Combined...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Russian military adapts command-and-control for Ukraine operations
Russia has established an unprecedented command-and-control (C2) structure to co-ordinate its multipronged invasion of Ukraine.Full story -
Poland to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP from 2023
Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak told Poland's lower house of parliament on 3 March that defence spending should increase from the NATO-recommended 2% to...Full story -
FCAS/SCAF stalls as industry fails to agree on Phase 1B terms
Development work on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS)/Système de Combat Aérien Futur (SCAF) programme has effectively been halted, with the industrial partners unable...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Russia's invasion raises short-term consequences for Poland's defence capabilities
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created a new geostrategic situation for Poland, which shares a border with Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. The attack has deteriorated...Full story -
WDS 2022: MARSS launches new C-UAS interceptor system
UK technology firm MARSS launched a new counter unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) technology at the World Defense Show in Riyadh on 6 March, featuring a reusable,...Full story -
China increases 2022 defence budget by 7.1%
The Chinese government has announced a 2022 defence budget of CNY1.45 trillion (USD229.5 billion), a nominal year-on-year increase of 7.1%.Full story -
Ukraine conflict – Analysis: India faces mounting predicament
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed the Indian government into a delicate situation, with mounting diplomatic pressure from the United States and its allies and...Full story -
North Korea conducts another test for new reconnaissance satellite
North Korea has conducted a second test related to its development of a reconnaissance satellite. According to Japan and South Korea, the test involved the launch of...Full story -
WDS 2022: Rheinmetall, MAZ Group launch joint venture
Rheinmetall and Saudi Arabia's MAZ Group announced the launch of a joint venture, Radarabia, at the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh on 6 March.Full story