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Indonesia orders 42 Rafale fighters
Indonesia has signed a contract for the acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft, the manufacturer announced on 10 February.Full story -
Thales UK to supply Orion sighting systems for Challenger 3
Thales UK has been awarded a GBP90 million (USD102.9 million) seven-year subcontract by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) to integrate sighting systems onto RBSL...Full story -
Japan, US hone combined naval expeditionary capabilities at Exercise ‘Noble Fusion'
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has concluded a series of naval drills that hones its ability to conduct combined expeditionary operations, with elements...Full story -
JFD tests new fibre-optic communications in NSRS exercise
UK-based subsea engineering, operations, and services group JFD has revealed details of the first full mobilisation of the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) in more...Full story -
Review establishes new baseline design for Australia's Hunter-class future frigates
A year-long Systems Definition Review (SDR) has established a new baseline design for Australia's nine future Hunter-class frigates, shipbuilder BAE Systems Maritime...Full story -
Iraq to get new air-defence systems
Iraq's Air Defence Command is expecting to receive advanced new systems this year, according to its commander, Lieutenant General Maan al-Saadi.Full story -
EU urged to tighten scrutiny of Chinese investment
The European Union (EU) must change how it screens Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in strategic and dual-use sectors while determining whether Europe's...Full story -
USCG touts Polar Star investments as service underscores need for Polar Security Cutters
Upgrades made to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) heavy icebreaker Polar Star (WAGB-10) have been paying off during the Antarctica deployment for Operation ‘Deep...Full story -
NAVSEA commences VDS search for FFG 62 Constellation-class frigate
The US Navy (USN) is exploring options for a non-developmental variable depth sonar (VDS) to equip its new FFG-62 Constellation-class guided-missile frigates.Full story -
US Army preparing for ITN Capability Set 2023 critical design review
The US Army is moving closer to providing soldiers inside Stryker formations with the ability to operate over its Integrated Tactical Network (ITN), both inside vehicles...Full story -
Poland launches Cyberspace Defence Forces
The Polish Ministry of National Defence launched the Cyberspace Defence Force (Wojska Obrony Cyberprzestrzeni, WOC), the newest component of the Polish Armed Forces, on...Full story -
CENTCOM commander confirms UAE successfully used THAAD
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has twice used its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to intercept missiles, General Kenneth McKenzie, the commander of US...Full story -
Lockheed Martin flies unmanned Black Hawk for first time
Lockheed Martin has flown its Optionally Piloted Vehicle (OPV) Sikorsky UH-60A/S-70 Black Hawk testbed helicopter for the first time, the company announced on 8...Full story -
Thales to integrate secure SATCOM system onto French military tanker aircraft
The Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) has awarded Thales and its partners a contract for the development, integration, and support of aircraft satellite...Full story -
FMV awards Patria contract to upgrade Swedish armoured vehicles
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Patria announced on 8 February that they had signed an approximately SEK300 million (USD32.7 million) contract for...Full story -
Italy completes deliveries of HH-139B CSAR helos
The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare Italiana: AMI) has received the last of the 17 Leonardo HH-139B helicopters that it had ordered for combat search-and-rescue...Full story -
US approves GMLRS rounds for Jordan
The US State Department has approved the sale of 114 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) pods to Jordan for an estimated USD70 million, the Defense Security...Full story -
South Korea develops 3D technology for guided weapons
South Korea's Agency for Defense Development (ADD) announced that it has developed “real-time three-dimensional (3D) target extraction and matching technology” as part...Full story -
NATO concludes ‘Neptune Strike 2022' vigilance exercise
A US Navy (USN) carrier strike group (CSG) was successfully placed under NATO command for the first time since the end of the Cold War during the recently concluded...Full story -
USAF issues AWACS replacement RFI
The US Air Force (USAF) has issued a request for information (RFI) to replace its ageing fleet of Boeing E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft,...Full story