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Dubai Airshow 2021: Altadrea, Teledyne FLIR announce teaming agreement
Saudi Arabia's Altadrea Manufacturing Company (TMC) and Teledyne FLIR announced on 14 November that they had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support...Full story -
Update: Czech MoD suspends tracked IFV procurement
The Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 5 November suspended the procurement of 210 tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) after a commission of experts completed the...Full story -
Damen submits proposal for Greek Navy corvette programme
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has submitted a proposal based on its proven SIGMA 10514 design to the General Directorate for Defense Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) for the...Full story -
USN demonstrates future cargo resupply UAS prototypes
The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has undertaken demonstrations of two prototype unmanned logistics supply aircraft – the Blue Water Maritime Logistics UAS...Full story -
Spain approves acquisition of more H135 helicopters, CH-47F self-defence systems
Spain's Council of Ministers on 8 November approved contracts for the acquisition of H135 light multipurpose helicopters and self-defence systems for CH-47F heavy...Full story -
Spain signs for three MRTT aircraft
The Spanish government has signed for three Airbus Defence and Space (DS) A330-200 MultiRole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft.Full story -
UK defence procurement system cannot keep pace with technological change, outgoing CDS says
Technological change is moving at such a rapid pace that the UK's defence procurement system cannot keep up, outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Nick Carter...Full story -
Indian Army Aviation Corps undergoing revamp
The Indian Army (IA) is revamping its Army Aviation Corps (AAC) by rebalancing and expanding its aerial assets, which will also include unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),...Full story -
UK launches New Medium Helicopter effort with Market Interest Day
The United Kingdom has launched its New Medium Helicopter (NMH) effort, with the announcement on 11 November that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is to hold a Market...Full story -
South Korea orders USD74 million worth of airborne munitions from Elbit Systems
Israeli company Elbit Systems announced on 11 November that it has secured contracts from South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) worth a...Full story -
Chinese air force equips 16th Air Division with WZ-7 HALE UAVs
Video footage provided by Chinese state-owned media indicates that the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has been equipping its 16th Special Mission Air...Full story -
US military steps up criticism of Iraqi forces
The US Department of Defense's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released its most critical report on the Iraqi security forces (ISF) to date on 5 November, when it...Full story -
Embraer begins build of first Millennium airlifter for Hungary
Embraer has begun building the first of two KC-390 Millennium aircraft for Hungary, ahead of the start of deliveries in 2024.Full story -
Indonesia reaffirms commitment to pay 20% of the KF-21 fighter's development costs
The Indonesian Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to funding 20% of development costs for the KF-21/IF-X multirole fighter aircraft, with about 30% of its...Full story -
Russia, China to move ahead with development of heavy-lift helicopter
Russian Helicopters and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) have signed a contract to jointly develop the Advanced Heavy Lifter (AHL) helicopter, according...Full story -
Life-of-type extension for RAN's Collins subs will not include AIP system
An air-independent propulsion (AIP) system will not be installed in the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) six Collins-class submarines as part of their future...Full story -
SANG confirms VL MICA acquisition
The Saudi Arabia National Guard (SANG) confirmed it has acquired the MBDA VL MICA on 9 November, when it released a photograph showing a launcher for the short-range...Full story -
AeroVironment fires Switchblade 300 loitering munition from Jump 20 UAV for first time
AeroVironment deployed its Switchblade 300 loitering munition from the company's Arcturus Jump 20 Group 3 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle...Full story -
Boeing-Embraer breakup still in arbitration
Embraer, which indicated more than a year-and-a-half ago that it would enter arbitration over Boeing's termination of a joint venture (JV) agreement, expects the process...Full story -
Leonardo discusses disposals with potential buyers
Leonardo is pursuing disposals to help offset the cost of a large acquisition and avoid ballooning its debt, according to the Italian defence and aerospace company.Full story