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Singapore Airshow 2022: Elbit unveils Skylark 3 hybrid STUAS
Elbit Systems has unveiled a new variant of the Skylark 3 small tactical unmanned aerial system (STUAS) that is powered by a new hybrid propulsion system.Full story -
Update: Egypt signs for K9 howitzers
Egypt has signed a contract with South Korea covering the joint manufacturing of 155 mm K9 self-propelled howitzers, the Egyptian Armed Forces' spokesperson confirmed on...Full story -
Iraq's L-159s return to operational service
The Iraqi Air Force's L-159 jets are operational again, but can only conduct airstrikes with unguided bombs, according to a report by the US Department of Defense's...Full story -
US, UK sign FVL co-operation agreement
The United States and United Kingdom have signed an agreement to share information on the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme.Full story -
US Army's Common Tactical Truck competition on hold, industry awaits word of its fate
US Army plans to host a Common Tactical Truck (CTT) competition have hit a snag and the service has notified industry that it is indefinity delaying the release of a...Full story -
Allies reinforce NATO's flanks
The Pentagon announced on its website on 11 February that another 3,000 troops from the US 82nd Airborne Division would be sent to Europe. The announcement came as US...Full story -
Philippine Navy receives four Cessna 172S trainers
The Philippine Navy (PN) received four new Cessna 172S Skyhawk trainer aircraft.Full story -
Ukraine's Black Sea coast blocked by Russian live-firing exercise
The Russian Navy has launched missile and naval gunnery exercises that will close off Ukraine's Black Sea coast for six days from 13 February, according to maritime...Full story -
Indonesia to receive six Rafales by 2026
The Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara: TNI-AU) will receive the first batch of six Dassault Rafale multirole combat aircraft by 2026.Full story -
Hanwha Defense teams with Australian steel firm for IFV and SPH exports
South Korea's Hanwha Defense has signed an agreement with Australian firm Bisalloy Steels to collaborate on building Redback infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and K9...Full story -
China introduces equipment testing guidelines
China has introduced regulations to govern the testing and evaluation of defence equipment. The new rules are intended to enhance the capability of indigenously...Full story -
Czech IFV replacement contract delayed another year
The Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a reduction in its 2022 defence budget to around CZK88.2 billion (USD4.1 billion) on its website on 9 February but said...Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2022: Singapore expands range of operations with new H225M helicopters
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has expanded the range of rotary-wing operations it can undertake as the service begins to phase-in its new H225M medium-lift...Full story -
Lockheed Martin ends bid for Aerojet Rocketdyne
Lockheed Martin has abandoned its proposed takeover of propulsion manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne, citing efforts by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to derail the...Full story -
NATO refreshes cyber technology, competition to replace equipment under way
The NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has completed a project in collaboration with industry partners Cisco, RSA, and EuroOne to replace equipment at its Security...Full story -
Aerojet Rocketdyne demonstrates SCEPS propulsion for next-generation torpedoes
Aerojet Rocketdyne has revealed the build and test of a Stored Chemical Energy Propulsion System (SCEPS), lithium boiler, which could feature in the next generation of...Full story -
Japan's ATLA outlines development of Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles
Japan is upgrading its Type 12 surface-to-ship missile (SSM) systems to enhance its stand-off defence capabilities.Full story -
Update: UK selects Dassault Falcon as ‘Royal' replacement aircraft
The United Kingdom has selected the Dassault Falcon to replace the recently retired BAe 146 aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF).Full story -
NATO carrier exercises continue amid rising tensions with Russia
As tensions continue to rise with Russia, maritime forces from France, Italy, and the US conducted a rare tri-carrier operation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea on 6–7...Full story -
Finland signs for F-35s
Finland has signed the first series of agreements related to the procurement of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) that was selected to...Full story