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I/ITSEC 2021: Green Ammo shows new version of E-blanks
Norwegian company Green Ammo has developed a new version of its Electronic Blanks (E-blanks) system, which it showcased at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation...Full story -
South Africa admits ‘negative impact' of delayed Gripen negotiations
South Africa's Department of Defence released a statement on 6 December admitting that protracted negotiations on a support contract for the South African Air Force's...Full story -
USMC holds CH-53K over-the-horizon ship-to-shore tests
The US Marine Corps (USMC) performed over-the-horizon (OTH) heavy lift and troop transport ship-to-shore tests with Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters...Full story -
Update: Canada strikes Super Hornet from fighter competition
Canada has eliminated the Boeing F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet from its Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) competition, leaving the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning...Full story -
Malian military receives new vehicles
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) received several dozen new armoured and unprotected vehicles in a ceremony held at the Kati military camp on 3 December.Full story -
IDF sets up intelligence ‘back office' for ground units
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have recently set up a new centre tasked with analysing and allocating real-time intelligence for front-line units, an Israeli officer...Full story -
Israel tightens regulations around cyber exports
Israel's Defence Export Controls Agency (DECA) announced on 6 December that it was updating the end user requirements for cyber and intelligence products that require...Full story -
Piaggio Aerospace sale stalls
The sale of Italy's Piaggio Aerospace to an undisclosed buyer has stalled, company officials confirmed to Janes on 7 December.Full story -
Colombian Army establishes new brigade to help with humanitarian assistance operations
The Colombian military created a new brigade on 26 November tasked with humanitarian assistance/disaster relief operations in the face of worsening extreme weather...Full story -
I/ITSEC 2021: Kongsberg unveils new Protector RWS simulator
Kongsberg has integrated its Protector remote weapon station (RWS) fire-control system (FCS) with the Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BIS) Virtual Battlespace 4 (VBS4)...Full story -
I/ITSEC 2021: RUAG reveals new version of Gladiator
RUAG Simulation & Training has developed a new version of its Gladiator live tactical engagement simulation system (TESS), which it showcased at the...Full story -
Babcock selected for Australian high-frequency communications programme
Babcock has been selected by Canberra as the preferred tenderer to upgrade and sustain the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) Enhanced Defence High Frequency...Full story -
India and Russia agree on new deals to strengthen defence ties
India and Russia deepened their long-standing defence alliance during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi on 6 December by inking two agreements to...Full story -
Update: Russia deploys Bastion coastal defence system at new military facility in disputed Kuril Islands
The Russian military has deployed its K-300P Bastion-P mobile coastal defence missile system in the Kuril Islands, a chain in the northwest Pacific Ocean, the ownership...Full story -
RADA teases new exMHR radar for mobile Iron Dome variants
On 14 November 2021 RADA announced the receipt of USD5 million for an initial pre-order of its extended multimission hemispheric radar (exMHR), with a computer-generated...Full story -
Thyssenkrupp might shed naval business
German industrial conglomerate Thyssenkrupp is exploring divesting its Marine Systems (TKMS) business to facilitate consolidation in the fragmented European naval...Full story -
First SLAM-F component handed over
France has accepted delivery of the first hardware for its SLAM-F (Système de lutte anti-mines futur) future mine countermeasures (MCM) capability.Full story -
NAVSEA establishes new US Navy group to improve industrial fire safety
The US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has established a new team focused on preventing future industrial shipboard fires and reducing risks highlighted in the...Full story -
Safran to acquire Orolia
French aerospace company Safran has agreed to purchase positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) product provider Orolia, saying the acquisition will complement its...Full story -
British Army receives Sky Sabre air-defence system
The British Army recently received the first tranche of the Sky Sabre air-defence system. The UK's Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) organisation said on its website on...Full story