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Rapid Dragon demonstrates BLOS command and control of Palletized Weapon System
The US Air Force (USAF) Rapid Dragon Experimentation Program, in association with Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and US Special Operations Command...Full story -
IAI launches StarLight AI for big data analysis
Elta Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) product called Starlight that helps turn large quantities...Full story -
UK to permanently assign two OPVs to Indo-Pacific region
The United Kingdom will permanently assign two Royal Navy (RN) River-class Batch II offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to the Indo-Pacific region later this year, UK...Full story -
New launcher fitted to just one of the UAE's Ghannatha boats
The new launcher that was previously seen on one of the UAE Navy's Ghannatha fast troops transport boats has not been fitted to the other five yet, a video released by...Full story -
Indian MoD issues RFP for six diesel-electric submarines for IN
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) issued a request for proposals (RFPs) to two domestic shipyards on 20 July for the construction of six diesel-electric attack...Full story -
Australian to review global supply chain policy
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) is to launch an independent review into the effectiveness of its policy of supporting local companies' access into foreign...Full story -
UK MoD and GDUK give update on ‘troubled' Ajax programme
In an oral hearing of the UK's House of Commons Defence Committee (HCDC), representatives from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), the British Army, and General Dynamics...Full story -
Japan, UK pledge accelerated talks toward engine collaboration
Japan and the United Kingdom have pledged to accelerate talks on the joint development of aero-engine technologies in support of the two countries' respective...Full story -
PTDI delivers two more Bell 412EPI helicopters to Indonesian Army
State-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) announced on 21 July that it has delivered two more Bell 412EPI multirole medium helicopters to the...Full story -
MAKS 2021: UAC unveils ‘The Checkmate' multirole combat aircraft
Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) unveiled its newest single-engine multirole combat aircraft, which it has dubbed ‘The Checkmate', at the MAKS 2021...Full story -
First AW101 helicopter for Polish Navy makes maiden flight
The first Leonardo AW101 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) helicopter on order for the Polish Navy conducted its maiden flight at...Full story -
USAF approves KC-46A centerline drogue system to refuel US Navy, US Marine Corps aircraft
The US Air Force (USAF) has approved the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker's centerline drogue system (CDS) to refuel US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps...Full story -
Indonesia seeks foreign lender for T-50 lead-in fighter trainer programme
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense (MOD) has begun a search for foreign lenders to fund the acquisition of six additional T-50i Golden Eagle airframes for its lead-in...Full story -
Navy League 2021: Imprecise US Navy budget, shipbuilding plan prompts lawmakers' questions
A lack of specifics in the US Navy (USN)-proposed fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget and accompanying long-term shipbuilding plan has led to greater scrutiny by members of the...Full story -
US Air Force inks ABMS development deal with Kymeta
The US Air Force (USAF) has inked a technology demonstration and maturation deal with Kymeta, to stand up advanced connectivity capability in support of the service's...Full story -
China launches more surveillance satellites
Three more Yaogan 30-series military surveillance satellites were launched from China's Xichang Satellite Launch Centre on 19 July, bringing the total number of...Full story -
USN eyes SPEIR EO/IR system acquisition
US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is to begin evaluating bids for the development of an open architecture shipborne electro-optical/infrared system (EO/IR) designed...Full story -
South Korean defence minister apologises over Covid-19 outbreak on destroyer during anti-piracy mission
South Korean Defence Minister Suh Wook has issued an apology for the military's failure to prevent a Covid-19 outbreak among personnel of the Republic of Korea Navy's...Full story -
Korean Air begins research on RoKAF-commissioned project to launch space rockets using commercial aircraft
Korean Air announced on 20 July that it recently began conducting research on the feasibility of using modified large commercial aircraft for air-launching space rockets...Full story -
India allocates USD9.5 billion for domestic procurement in 2021-22
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) will allocate funding worth INR714.38 billion (USD9.5 billion) towards “domestic capital procurements” in fiscal year (FY) 2021–22,...Full story