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Nexter begins production of Serval armoured vehicles
Nexter chief executive officer Nicolas Chamussy officially opened the assembly line for the Serval Véhicule Blindé Multi-rôles (VBMR) Léger light multirole armoured...Full story -
UK launches National Space Strategy
The United Kingdom launched its long-awaited National Space Strategy on 27 September.Full story -
Australia releases RFP for ground-based, medium-range, air-defence system
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has issued a request for proposals (RFPs) for a, ground-based, medium-range, air-defence (GBMRAD) system for the Australian...Full story -
Portugal leads multinational test of unmanned maritime technologies and interoperability
Several NATO navies together with the navies of Australia and Brazil, industry, and research organisations have gathered in Portugal to take part in a large-scale...Full story -
PT Dirgantara Indonesia, Turkish Havelsan to develop simulator for N219 aircraft
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Turkish company Hava Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret A Ş (HAVELSAN) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to proceed with the...Full story -
Philippines prioritises counter-purchases in defence trade
The Philippines is continuing to place strong emphasis on ensuring government procurement in sectors including defence support counter-purchases of local commercial...Full story -
Airshow China 2021: CASC's twin-turbofan CH-6 armed reconnaissance UAV prototype breaks cover
Chinese defence prime China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is taking the opportunity at Airshow China 2021, being held in Zhuhai from 28 September...Full story -
USAF concludes early B-1B retirements
The US Air Force (USAF) has concluded the early retirement of some Rockwell B-1B Lancer strategic bomber aircraft that commenced earlier this year.Full story -
USAF contracts Rolls-Royce for B-52 re-engining
The US Air Force (USAF) has contracted Rolls-Royce to provide the powerplants to re-engine its fleet of Boeing B-52H Stratofortress bombers.Full story -
Afghan withdrawal exposes critical data management gaps
The chaotic withdrawal of US armed forces from Afghanistan exposed a series of critical gaps in tactical-level data management operations, prompting senior US Department...Full story -
HMS Richmond captures evidence of North Korean sanctions violations
A UK Royal Navy Duke (Type 23)-class frigate has captured evidence of vessels violating United Nations (UN) sanctions enacted against North Korea's weapons of mass...Full story -
Arnold Defense discloses LGR-4 Fletcher development road map
Arnold Defense has launched a capability development road map for its LGR-4 Fletcher and LGR-23 Multiple Launch Hydra System (MLHS) 2.75 inch/70 mm surface-to-surface...Full story -
Thales, US Army weigh radar integration into battle management systems
Programme officials at Thales are exploring options for integration of the company's new software-defined airborne radar into the US Army's latest battlefield management...Full story -
US, Bahrain agree to develop joint regional integrated unmanned operations
Bahraini leaders agreed to partner with US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) to accelerate the integration of new unmanned systems into regional maritime...Full story -
Update: AFA 2021: Boeing unveils Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile concept
Boeing displayed at the Air Force Association's (AFA's) annual convention a half-scale model of a Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile (LRAAM) concept it developed in response...Full story -
Update: AFA 2021: Kendall supports continuing advanced engine development despite proposed budget cuts
The US Air Force's (USAF's) new Secretary Frank Kendall endorses continuing the service's Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP) despite the USAF's fiscal year (FY)...Full story -
Update: AFA 2021: AFSOC plans fast-paced prototyping for amphibious MC-130J aircraft
US Air Force Special Operations Command's (AFSOC's) goal of performing a flying demonstration of a single amphibious Lockheed Martin MC-130J Commando II aircraft in late...Full story -
RN carrier Prince of Wales to complete operational generation on NATO exercise
The UK Royal Navy's (RN's) second-in-class aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is participating in NATO Maritime Command's (MARCOM's) ‘Dynamic Mariner' exercise as a...Full story -
First steel cut on Type 31 frigate programme
Babcock has cut steel on the first of five new Type 31 Inspiration-class general-purpose frigates on order for the UK Royal Navy (RN).Full story -
Indian MoD orders 118 Arjun Mk 1A MBTs
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a INR75.23 billion (USD1.01 billion) contract with the state-owned Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) on 23 September for 118 locally...Full story