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IAV 2022: British Army to launch RAS competitions this year
The British Army intends to hold a competition in April to determine the integrator for its Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) programme, according to a service...Full story -
Italian Air Force to deploy MC-27J Praetorian by 2030
The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare Italiana: AMI) has confirmed to Janes that it will deploy the Leonardo MC-27J Praetorian special operations aircraft by 2030.Full story -
US Army moves forward with USD5.1 billion Common Tactical Truck competition
The US Army is moving ahead with the acquisition of a new Common Tactical Truck (CTT) fleet and has outlined its plans for a prototyping competition that could lead to a...Full story -
Dstl, NUWC trial autonomous maritime asset protection system
The UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has revealed details of a joint US/UK science and technology programme designed to demonstrate the role that...Full story -
Pyongyang confirms new missile launches
North Korea disclosed on 28 January details about its latest missile launch tests. The tests are the latest in a flurry of launches since the start of the year.Full story -
Terma to supply C-Flex CMS for Indonesia's KCR-60 vessels
The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) has approved the procurement of Danish company Terma's C-Flex combat management system (CMS) for...Full story -
Malaysia commissions final Chinese-built littoral mission ship
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has commissioned its fourth and final Keris-class littoral mission ship (LMS).Full story -
Philippine Army looks to induct BrahMos missile
The Philippine Army (PA) is seeking to procure the BrahMos missile system under the third phase of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program...Full story -
US Navy disputes Pentagon report of carrier Ford design ‘shortfalls'
The US Navy (USN) is disputing a Pentagon test report finding of potential design issues with aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78).Full story -
Novaria Group acquires Advanced Coating
US aerospace and defence parts manufacturer Novaria Group has completed its fourth acquisition in less than a year by buying Advanced Coating, which provides protective...Full story -
Northrop Grumman to stop making depleted uranium ammunition
Northrop Grumman plans to exit the controversial business of manufacturing depleted uranium (DU) ammunition, the US defence contractor announced on 27 January.Full story -
USAF, Space Force to draft joint requirements for space-based intelligence
Senior leaders from the US Air Force (USAF), US Space Force (USSF), and intelligence community (IC) are working to develop joint operational and programme requirements...Full story -
IAV 2022: Rafael outlines Fire Weaver demonstration plans, completes system integration
Rafael's Fire Weaver target acquisition and engagement system is set for several demonstrations with armed forces around the world, a company spokesperson revealed to...Full story -
IAV 2022: Challenger 3 upgrade under way
The first six tank hulls that have undergone an automotive improvement as part of the UK's Challenger 3 upgrade have been delivered, Janes learned at the International...Full story -
IAV 2022: France ramps up deliveries of SCORPION vehicles
France is ramping up deliveries of SCORPION armoured vehicles and Nexter is tripling its production capacity to keep up, Janes learnt at the International Armoured...Full story -
Stratolaunch LLC to support the US Air Force with its hypersonic testing programme
US-based hypersonic flight-test services provider Stratolaunch LLC announced on 25 January that it had signed a contract to assist the US Air Force Research Laboratory...Full story -
Turkey test fires 12.7 mm RCWS integrated into armed unmanned surface vessel
Turkey's first armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) integrated with a 12.7 mm remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS) has successfully completed firing tests, its...Full story -
NATO bolsters enhanced air policing mission
NATO has bolstered its enhanced air policing (eAP) mission, with nations providing additional aircraft as concerns over Russian military action in Ukraine grow.Full story -
Brazilian marines receive first U 5000 all-terrain trucks
The Brazilian Navy Marine Corps received its first delivery of 12 Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG U 5000 4×4 5-tonne trucks on 18 January, the Marine Materiel Command told Janes.Full story -
Ansar Allah renews attacks on the United Arab Emirates
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