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‘Large Scale Global Exercise 21' showcases F-35B interoperability for US, UK forces
‘Large Scale Global Exercise (LSGE) 21' underscored the potential Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft...Full story -
Army 2021: Russian Helicopters presents upgraded Mi-171SH Storm for special forces
Rostec's Russian Helicopters presented the upgraded Mi-171Sh Storm helicopter at the Army 2021 defence exhibition being held in Kubinka near Moscow from 22–28 August....Full story -
Janes at the heart of the British Army's first AI-driven battlefield operation
Interconnecting with third-party data and systems, Janes foundational intelligence was integral during the first use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on deployed operations by the British Army. Soldiers from the 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade used an AI engine – incorporating Janes interconnected intelligence – to provide information on the surrounding environment and terrain.Full story -
French Reaper Block 5 UAV conducts first airstrike
France has conducted its first airstrike from a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9 Reaper Block 5 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Ministére des...Full story -
China's new hypersonic wind tunnel expected to be ready next year
China's new JF-22 hypersonic wind tunnel is expected to be ready for use in 2022, according to a 22 August report by state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV).Full story -
EOS Defense to test-fire R600MC prototype
EOS Defense Systems is outfitting an Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) with a prototype of its R600 Missile Carrier (R600MC) and plans to conduct a live-fire...Full story -
Russia launches first Project 15310 cable laying ship
The first of the Russian Navy's two Project 15310 cable laying vessels, Volga, was launched at Zaliv Shipyard in Kerch, eastern Crimea, on 18 August, the shipyard has...Full story -
IDEF 2021: Pakistan's NESCOM to manufacture parts for Anka UAV
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) and Pakistan's National Engineering and Science Commission (NESCOM) have signed a contract to jointly manufacture and further develop the Anka...Full story -
Virgin Orbit to go public
Small satellite-launch firm Virgin Orbit plans to become a publicly held company and use part of the proceeds to boost its rocket production rate, the US-based business...Full story -
US military presence surges to assist Haiti-relief efforts
US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) currently has approximately 800 to 1,000 military personnel in Haiti's vicinity conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief...Full story -
Carrier Ford transits to Newport News Shipbuilding for Planned Incremental Availability
Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) departed Naval Station Norfolk on 20 August to make the transit to Newport News Shipyard to start the ship's Planned...Full story -
Rapid Dragon airdrops palletised JASSM-ER from EC-130J, C-17A
The US Air Force (USAF) Rapid Dragon Program conducted the first end-to-end system-level demonstration of an airdropped Palletized Munition Deployment System in July,...Full story -
China unveils improved short-range ballistic missile
Chinese state-owned media reported on 21 August that the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) successfully conducted live firings of what it described as two...Full story -
US Air Force C-17 carries record number of passengers in evacuation flight from Afghanistan
The US Air Force (USAF) transported 823 Afghanistan citizens from Kabul in a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III strategic transport aircraft on 15 August during a humanitarian...Full story -
Lockheed Martin plans Indago 4 quadcopter UAV launch in late 2021
Lockheed Martin will release its next-generation Indago 4 quadcopter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which will feature increased takeoff weight (TOW) and at least twice...Full story -
USAF moves NGAT programme ahead with new RFI
The US Air Force (USAF) is looking to invest in a Next Generation Aerial Target (NGAT) designed to affordably replicate the performance, signatures, and countermeasures...Full story -
Bulgaria requests LOA for eight more F-16s
Bulgaria has released a letter of request (LOR) for a letter of offer and acceptance (LOA) for a second batch of eight F-16 Block 70 multirole fighters, Defence Minister...Full story -
Taliban warn of consequences should West extend troop presence in Afghanistan beyond 31 August
The Taliban have warned that they would oppose any extension of the foreign military presence in Afghanistan beyond 31 August, adding that any attempt by Washington or...Full story -
USN sets sights on new ASW training target
The US Navy (USN) has revealed plans to procure a new generation of recoverable anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training target to replace its legacy MK 30 Mod 1 target.Full story -
Chinese military using commercial Ro-Ro shipping to enhance its amphibious capabilities
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is continuing to develop its amphibious capabilities by using commercial ships to increase its capacity to transport military...Full story