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Russia announces drawdown but continues to move forces close to Ukrainian border
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu announced on 14 February that Russian forces would begin wrapping up exercises and withdrawing from positions along the Ukrainian border, an announcement that was repeated by his ministry's spokesperson, Major General Igor Konashenkov, the next day.Full story -
Belgium to provide training support to DRC
Belgium plans to send a military detachment to support the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by improving the capabilities of its rapid reaction brigade, the Belgian...Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2022: Singapore receives initial batch of upgraded F-16s
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has taken delivery of an initial batch of upgraded F-16s.Full story -
Swiss F/A-18 fighters complete phase 1 SLEP
The Swiss Air Force's Boeing F/A-18C/D fighter aircraft fleet has completed the first phase of the service life extension programme (SLEP) that will keep it in service...Full story -
US Army waiting on Chinook Block 2 qualification before committing to production
The US Army is waiting on the Block 2 standard qualification completion of the Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopter before committing itself to a production...Full story -
US Army maintaining September IVAS fielding date, plotting production start
US Army soldiers will test out upgrades to Microsoft's militarised HoloLens 2 augmented reality (AR) system in March to help the service determine if hardware and...Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2022: Israeli-Singapore teaming touts Blue Spear missile's capabilities for congested waterways
A joint-venture teaming between Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) and ST Engineering is positioning the Blue Spear missile as a suitable surface-to-surface weapon for...Full story -
PLANAF ASW helicopter enters Taiwan's ADIZ for the first time
A People's Liberation Army Navy Air Force (PLANAF) anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter has entered Taiwan's southwestern air-defence identification zone (ADIZ) for...Full story -
Admiralty Shipyards cuts steel for two more Lada-class SSKs
Admiralty Shipyards has begun the manufacture of the fourth and fifth Project 677 Lada-class diesel-electric submarines (SSK) for the Russian Navy.Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2022: ST Engineering debuts hospital ship concept
Singapore's state-affiliated engineering company ST Engineering has unveiled a hospital ship concept at the 2022 edition of the Singapore Airshow.Full story -
Australian F-35A flying hours cut but not because of problems, RAAF chief says
The expected flight hours of the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF's) fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters (JSFs) have been cut by 25% in...Full story -
Washington prepares to tighten regulations on US investments in China
The United States is planning to tighten regulations that restrict investments in Chinese enterprises deemed to have links with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and...Full story -
Update – Singapore Airshow 2022: DSTA signs data analytics accords with Boeing and Airbus
Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has signed separate agreements with Boeing and Airbus to expand collaboration on leveraging data to support the...Full story -
Bell launches 407M light attack helo
Bell has revealed its latest version of the armed 407 helicopter, showcasing the 407M at the IQPC International Military Helicopter conference in London.Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2022: KAI confirms bid for Malaysia's light combat aircraft programme
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has confirmed its participation in Malaysia's Light Combat Aircraft/Fighter Lead-In Trainer (LCA/FLIT) programme.Full story -
Germany considering joint Dutch-German training helicopter fleet
The German Army has expressed interest in a new light helicopter to provide a common platform for the initial flight training of Dutch and German student helicopter...Full story -
USAF seeks 'operational return‘ on ABMS, JADC2 investments
Top US Air Force (USAF) leaders are planning to lock an “operational return” on the service's investments on its Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and its portion...Full story -
Babcock to take over Australian naval sustainment firm
UK engineering firm Babcock International Group has agreed to buy out its partner in the Australian Naval Ship Management (NSM) joint venture, expanding its support for...Full story -
Leidos to sell engineering firm AMS to investors
US government contractor Leidos plans to divest its Aviation & Missile Solutions LLC (AMS) engineering business to focus on its “leading-edge and technologically...Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2022: India positions Tejas as most competitively priced light combat aircraft in market
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is showcasing its Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in Singapore for the first time as part of efforts to position the platform for...Full story