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North Korea announces test launch of newly developed long-range cruise missile
Three days after holding a scaled-down military parade, North Korea announced that it has test-launched what it described as a newly developed long-range cruise missile.Full story -
Brazil plans additional JLTVs
The Brazilian Marine Corps (CFN) is looking to acquire an additional 48 Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) through the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS)...Full story -
Japan detects suspected Chinese submarine near southern island
Japan's Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on 12 September that it detected a submarine believed to belong to China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) navigating in...Full story -
UK announces nearly GBP400 to enhance RAF airlift capabilities
The United Kingdom has announced almost GBP400 million (USD553 million) in additional funding to boost the heavy airlift capabilities of the Royal Air Force (RAF).Full story -
UK details SV-CAMM upgrade for Type 45
The United Kingdom is moving forward with plans to introduce the MBDA Common Anti-air Missile (CAMM) into the Sea Viper guided weapon system as part of an anti-air...Full story -
Greece to acquire additional Rafale combat aircraft
Greece is to acquire additional Dassault Rafale combat aircraft, with the country's prime minister saying that a further six will be received in addition to the 18...Full story -
Vietnam, Japan sign defence trade deal
Vietnam and Japan have formally announced an agreement to facilitate co-operation on defence trade and technologies.Full story -
Babcock, Leonardo expand FAcT team for Canada
Babcock and Leonardo have expanded their team to compete for Canada's Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, with three new companies added on 10 September.Full story -
SCO fires SM-6 from LUSV prototype
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has revealed a live firing test of the Raytheon Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) from a large unmanned surface vessel (LUSV) testbed.Full story -
Recruitment shortfalls challenge Myanmar's military following coup
Growing recruitment shortfalls of both officer cadets and rank-and-file soldiers have pushed Myanmar's military to adopt a raft of new measures to sustain intake levels,...Full story -
Australia flexes Armidale class' warfighting capabilities
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has carried out the first naval exercise that demonstrates the warfighting capabilities of its Armidale-class patrol boats.Full story -
Airbus earmarks Wales for NMH build, eyes ‘jewel in the crown' of NGRC production
Airbus has chosen Broughton in Wales as the site for building its New Medium Helicopter (NMH) offering to the United Kingdom, describing its selection as a bridge to the...Full story -
Brimstone integrated with Topaz ICMS
MBDA and the WB Group have unveiled a joint project designed to enhance Poland's anti-armour capabilities, through the integration of the Brimstone weapon system with...Full story -
US Air Force chief supports tying F-35 buy to O&S cost constraints
The US Air Force's (USAF's) top officer supports proposed legislation that would limit the total quantity of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters...Full story -
Update: North Korea holds military parade, no major weapons displayed
North Korea's government held a night-time military parade on 9 September to mark the 73rd anniversary of the country's founding but seems to have not displayed any...Full story -
Update: SubSea Craft's Victa diver delivery craft enters the water
The first prototype of SubSea Craft's innovative Victa-class diver delivery unit (DDU) entered the water for the first time on 9 September.Full story -
UK reveals USSV requirement for covert surface and sub-surface delivery
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a request for information (RFI) supporting the potential acquisition of a clandestine multi-payload, low-signature,...Full story -
South Korea to develop micro-satellite reconnaissance system from 2022
South Korea has announced plans to develop a micro-satellite-based reconnaissance system from 2022 to enhance its capability to detect security threats such as North...Full story -
Indonesia proceeds with plans to buy new C-130J-30 transport aircraft
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has confirmed plans to buy additional Lockheed Martin C-130-series tactical transport aircraft.Full story -
5th Fleet sets up task force to integrate AI and unmanned assets
US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) announced on 9 September that it has established a new task force to rapidly integrate unmanned systems and artificial...Full story