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Systematic launches embedded training solution for SitaWare
C4I software specialist Systematic has developed a digital training capability for its SitaWare suite.Full story -
Philippines to receive new Cessna C-208 ISR aircraft
The Philippines will receive at least one new Cessna C-208 aircraft equipped for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.Full story -
US Army soldiers experienced physical side-effects using IVAS, Pentagon report finds
US Army soldiers experienced a range of physical ailments from headaches and nausea to neck strain while donning Microsoft's militarised HoloLens 2 augmented reality...Full story -
Croatia to receive Bradley IFVs from US
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announced at a press conference on 26 January that an agreement had been reached on the acquisition of Bradley infantry fighting...Full story -
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 1 February...Full story -
L3Harris explores possible acquisitions
L3Harris Technologies is having discussions with potential acquisition targets, but does not know yet if it will close any deals this year, according to the US defence...Full story -
South Korea outlines AI plans for defence
The Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement (KRIT) has launched a road map to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for future warfare.Full story -
Aerojet Rocketdyne, chairman at odds
A fight has broken out between US propulsion manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne and its executive chairman, who is seeking to seat his own slate of directors on the...Full story -
Quicker radar development, desire for lessons-learned helped drive US Navy single-phase delivery decision for CVN 79
The US Navy (USN) chose to change the way it would take delivery of aircraft carrier (CVN 79) in part because development of the proposed radar suite for the ship moved...Full story -
Hunter-class capabilities defended following leaked report
Australia's Minister of Defence, Department of Defence (DoD), and Chief of Navy have combined in rebutting a leaked naval engineering report that has assessed the Royal...Full story -
Indian Army buys more locally developed UAVs to meet expanding ISR demands
Indian company ideaForge, a developer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has secured a USD20 million contract from the Indian Army (IA) to deliver an unspecified number...Full story -
India increases defence budget by 10%
India has announced a 2022–23 defence budget of INR5.25 trillion (USD70.2 billion), an increase of 10% over the allocation in 2021–22.Full story -
US Army preparing for AMPV operational testing, Pentagon details needed improvements
The Pentagon's chief weapons tester has identified five “reoccurring” problems with the US Army's new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) that need addressing during...Full story -
Japan loses one F-15DJ in a crash
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force's (JASDF's) Boeing-Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) F-15DJ twin-seat operational trainer aircraft crashed at sea on 31 January.Full story -
Lockheed Martin picks two US states to build USAF tanker
A Lockheed Martin-led team will build its proposed LMXT aerial refuelling aircraft in Alabama and Georgia if it wins the US Air Force (USAF) KC-Y tanker competition, the...Full story -
British Army opens helicopter flying to all ranks
The British Army has opened up helicopter flying to all ranks, announcing on 1 February that privates can now become pilots.Full story -
IAV 2022: DE&S FCG announces upcoming competitions for unmanned capabilities
James Gavin, head of the Future Capability Group (FCG), part of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), outlined a number of upcoming competitions at the International...Full story -
Atlas Elektronik UK contracted to deliver additional ARCIMS USV to RN
Atlas Elektronik UK is to supply an additional ARCIMS mine countermeasures (MCM) unmanned surface vehicle (USV) to the UK Royal Navy (RN), bringing the number of ARCIMS...Full story -
Fincantieri delivers first new OPV for Qatar
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered the first of two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to the Qatari Emiri Navy.Full story -
UAE to introduce corporate tax regime
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to introduce a new federal corporate tax on financial years starting from 1 June 2023, the country's Ministry of Finance announced on...Full story