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DASA launches new competition for advanced RF ISR innovations
The UK's Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a new GBP2.8 million (USD3.7 million) competition for advanced radio-frequency (RF) sensing; integrated...Full story -
Gazelle helicopters seen in Rwanda
Qatar appears to have donated at least two Gazelle scout/light attack helicopters to Rwanda as part of the expanding defence ties between the two countries.Full story -
Poland to acquire 100 SHF satellite terminals
The Polish Armed Forces will receive 100 super high frequency (SHF) satellite terminals between 2022–24, following an agreement between the Polish Armament Inspectorate...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Russian response to international sanctions
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Ukraine conflict: Monitoring evacuation of foreign nationals from Ukraine
Ukraine has a large student population from countries such as China, India, Nigeria, Philippines, and Thailand. India had 20,000 nationals in Ukraine at the time of the...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Ukraine's electronic warfare systems in focus
The Ukrainian armed forces have acquired and fielded a range of electronic warfare (EW) systems in recent years, with a mix of new equipment and improved legacy systems.Full story -
Lockheed Martin UK looking to invest in new space-based manufacturing facility
Lockheed Martin UK is exploring options for a potential new GBP50 million (USD67 million) space-based facility in the northeast of England, the company announced on 1...Full story -
Taiwan boosts missile production capability
Taiwan's state-run military research and development organisation, the National Chung-Shang Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), has expanded its capacity to...Full story -
Taiwan bolsters coastal defence with new Harpoon deal
Boeing has been awarded a contract by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to build Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems (HCDSs) for Taiwan, the Pentagon announced on 2...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Ukrainian special operations forces in focus
As Russian Armed Forces continue their invasion of Ukraine, minimal information has been published regarding the activities of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces...Full story -
China's first Type 075 amphibious assault ship achieves initial operating capability
The People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN's) first Yushen (Type 075)-class amphibious assault ship, Hainan, has achieved initial operating capability, state-controlled...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Invasion will boost US defence budget, lawmaker says
Russia's invasion of Ukraine will spur the US to spend more on defence than previously thought, according to the chairman of the US House Armed Services Committee.Full story -
Boeing receives new Harpoon coastal defence system contract for Taiwan
Boeing has been awarded a US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) contract worth up to USD498.3 million to supply Harpoon Block II anti-ship missile coastal batteries to...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Russia consolidates gains in south
The second week of fighting in Ukraine began with Russian forces consolidating their gains in the south of the country but appearing not to be making any progress...Full story -
US Navy uses ROV to recover F-35C from South China Sea
The US 7th Fleet's Task Force 75 (CTF 75) and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) on 2 March successfully retrieved the F-35C Lightning II aircraft that crashed earlier...Full story -
Overlord unmanned surface vessels programme transferred to US Navy
The US Defense Department's Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) officially transitioned the Ghost Fleet Overlord Program and its unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to the...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: NATO VJTF deployed to Romania
The NATO Response Force (NRF) Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), commanded by the Rapid Reaction Corps – France since January, began arriving in Romania on 28...Full story -
Update - Ukraine conflict: EU breaks with history to send weaponry to Ukraine
For the first time in its 65-year existence, the EU will finance and organise the transfer of lethal weaponry to a country in conflict, in this case, Ukraine, to shore...Full story -
Finland issues tender for multi-mission ROVs
The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) Logistics Command is seeking proposals for up to four new underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).Full story -
Ukraine conflict: The strategic importance of Mariupol
Mariupol is the second-largest city in Donetsk Oblast, situated in the south east of Ukraine. It became a de-facto regional centre in 2014, when Donetsk became the...Full story