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TKMS aims to demonstrate MUM XLUUV prototype from mid-2024
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) is planning to build a large unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) demonstrator in the second phase of its Modifiable Underwater...Full story -
Update: USAF conducts first test of ARRW warhead, but second booster test flight fails
The US Air Force (USAF) 780th Test Squadron, based at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida has successfully conducted the first arena test of the warhead intended to equip the...Full story -
RAN's third and final Hobart-class destroyer is ready for operational duty
The Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) third and final Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) returned to Garden Island in Sydney on 30 July following a four-and-a-half...Full story -
Sonar 2150 passes first-of-class sea acceptance trial
The UK Royal Navy (RN) Type 23 frigate HMS Portland has completed first-of-class sea acceptance trials (SATs) of Ultra Electronics' Sonar 2150 bow-mounted...Full story -
UAE's Calidus now producing armoured vehicles
A visit by the United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) top defence official to Calidus indicated the company's Wahash 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle and MCAV-20 are now in serial...Full story -
India's DRDO develops system to counter micro and mini UAVs
Indian Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt confirmed on 28 July that the government-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a system...Full story -
Finland upgrades CV90s
Finland has signed a USD32 million contract with BAE Systems to upgrade its fleet of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), the company announced in a press release on...Full story -
Rocket attack on Green Zone shows Shia militia commitment to strike US targets in Iraq
Iraqi security sources stated that on 29 July at least two rockets targeted the Green Zone, in Iraq's capital Baghdad, in which the United States embassy is located,...Full story -
NATO starts training programme for Afghan special forces in Turkey, says report
NATO has launched a military training programme for Afghan special forces in Turkey, according to media reports.Full story -
Philippines to keep Visiting Forces Agreement with US
The Philippines has decided to recall the abrogation of its Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) agreement with the United States.Full story -
USN starts flight test of MQ-4C in Multi-INT configuration
The US Navy (USN) has completed the first test flight of a Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in its latest hardware and software...Full story -
Vanuatu receives Guardian-class patrol boat from Australia
Australia handed over a Guardian-class patrol boat to the government of Vanuatu in a ceremony held at the facilities of shipbuilder Austal in Henderson, Western...Full story -
BAE Systems contracted to manufacture seekers for LRASM Lots 4/5
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has contracted BAE Systems Electronic Systems in Nashua, New Hampshire to manufacture additional next-generation seekers for...Full story -
Growing demands on Afghan Air Force take toll on aircraft fleet
As the fighting in Afghanistan intensifies, the Afghan Air Force's (AAF's) aircraft are being overtaxed owing to an increase in close air support operations as well as...Full story -
South Korean army deploying upgraded 81 mm mortar system
The Republic of Korea Army (RoKA) has begun deploying an upgraded version of its locally developed 81 mm mortar system, according to South Korea's Defense Acquisition...Full story -
US naval leaders note USS America benefits in ‘Talisman Sabre 21'
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) is shining in its first ‘Talisman Sabre' exercise off the Australian coast, according to US naval officials.Full story -
Seoul proposes ‘future defence innovation' plan
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has proposed a series of reforms to support the transition of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Armed Forces into a ‘future...Full story -
UK to nationalise naval steel firm Sheffield Forgemasters
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has agreed to acquire steel producer Sheffield Forgemasters International Limited (SFIL) to shore up a key supplier to the UK Royal...Full story -
US Air Force awards AeroVironment contracts for Puma 3 AE, Raven products
The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded AeroVironment a pair of firm-fixed-price contracts totalling nearly USD16 million to procure the company's Puma 3 AE (All...Full story -
US pursuing ‘integrated deterrence' strategy in Asia-Pacific region, says Austin
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin has said the United States is pursuing an “integrated deterrence” strategy in the Asia-Pacific region that will rely on stronger...Full story