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Russia unveils Kh-59MKM upgrade variant air-to-surface missile
The Raduga Design Bureau, a subsidiary of Russia's state-owned JSC Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV), unveiled an upgraded derivative of the TV-guided Kh-59MK...Full story -
Bharat Forge signals investment opportunities
Indian company Bharat Forge has finalised the acquisition of a 100% stake in its defence subsidiary Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) and now plans to consolidate...Full story -
Bharat Forge signals investment opportunities
Indian company Bharat Forge has finalised the acquisition of a 100% stake in its defence subsidiary Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) and now plans to consolidate...Full story -
UK mulls 105 mm Light Gun replacement project
The UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is leading a programme, referred to as the Light Fires Platform (LFP), to study a potential replacement for the...Full story -
US Air Force pivots service-level wargaming focus to the Arctic
The US Air Force (USAF) is turning its Title 10 wargaming focus to the Arctic to better understand how great power competition against countries such as China and Russia...Full story -
Elbit Systems progressing new SIGMA 155 mm artillery system
Israel's Elbit Systems is developing a new fully automatic 155 mm/52 calibre SP artillery system for the Israel Defense Force (IDF) that will start to replace the IDF's...Full story -
Embraer begins KC/C-390 unpaved runway tests
Embraer announced on 23 July that it would start unpaved runway tests with its KC/C-390 Millennium transport aircraft.Full story -
Taiwanese navy receives first improved Tuo Chiang-class corvette
The Republic of China Navy (RoCN) has received its first improved Tuo Chiang (also spelled Tuo Jiang)-class fast missile corvette.Full story -
North and South Korea restore military communication lines
North and South Korea have restored the military communication lines between the two countries that were severed almost 13 months ago over what Pyongyang had described...Full story -
New MRL system in service with PLA's Tibet Military Command
Chinese state-owned media has revealed that a new wheeled multiple rocket launcher (MRL) system has entered service with a combined arms brigade under the People's...Full story -
India details OFB corporatisation plan
The Indian government has disclosed more information about its plan to restructure its network of 41 defence factories presently operating under the Ordnance Factory...Full story -
MINUSMA reinforcements will enable new forward base concept
The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) needs additional personnel in part so it can implement a new forward operating base concept,...Full story -
Surface Force commander cites payload and unmanned deployment potential of Independence LCS vessels
The Surface Force plans to take advantage of the payload and unmanned system deployment capability of the Independence variant of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS),...Full story -
UK buys 13 more Protector RPAS
The UK has ordered 13 more Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS), UK Minister for Defence Procurement Jeremy Quin announced during a visit to the GKN...Full story -
AFRL seeks SDA for Mayhem hypersonic weapon system in follow-up RFI
The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has issued a follow-up Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential industry sources with the necessary expertise,...Full story -
DAPA rolls out capability support measures
South Korea's Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has outlined a series of measures to support the national defence industry to respond to challenges...Full story -
Image suggests HJ-12 ATGW is in service with PLA's Tibet Military Command
Chinese state-owned media have released an image suggesting that the Hongjian-12 (J-12) manportable anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) system is being operated by the...Full story -
UNAMA reports 47% rise in civilian casualties in Afghanistan in first half of 2021
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan reached record levels in the first half of this year, including a sharp increase in the number of killed and injured in May and June...Full story -
RAAF redefines role of C-27J Spartan fleet to focus primarily on HADR operations
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has redefined the role of its 10 Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters, designating them as primarily meant for use in...Full story -
Georgia outlines defence procurement priorities
The Georgian government has revealed its defence procurement priorities up to 2030, which includes acquisition of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), new artillery systems,...Full story