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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 -
Australia, India reaffirm commitment to enhancing naval ties
Australia and India have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing naval co-operation across the Indo-Pacific region, in line with ‘comprehensive strategic partnership'...Full story -
India pledges procurement transparency
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has promised to publish details about its military procurement requirements within one week of being approved.Full story -
India to import 70,000 AK-203 assault rifles for army
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has decided to import 70,000 Kalashnikov assault rifles from Russia as part of an emergency purchase to meet urgent operational...Full story -
Stingray refuels Advanced Hawkeye in latest aerial trials
The Boeing MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial vehicle has passed fuel to a Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye receiver aircraft for the first time, it was announced on...Full story -
MBDA outlines Indian missile investment plan
MBDA has confirmed plans to invest in a joint missile manufacturing facility with India's state-owned Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).Full story -
GE Marine looks to boost collaboration with Turkey
Naval engines manufacturer GE Marine announced on 18 August that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkey's TUSAS Engine Industries (TEI) covering...Full story