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Elettronica Marittima hones satcom antenna with Italian special forces
Italian communications specialist Elettronica Marittima has recently refined its special forces satellite communications (satcom) antenna by incorporating a low-noise...Full story -
Leonardo undertakes ship trials of AW609 tiltrotor
Leonardo has conducted ship trials of its AW609 tiltrotor, the company announced on 26 June.Full story -
Taiwan unveils direct-fire support variant of its Cloud Leopard armoured vehicle
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has unveiled a prototype of the Cloud Leopard (‘Yunpao') 8×8 wheeled armoured vehicle fitted with a locally developed...Full story -
Austal begins work on Australia's 11th, 12th Cape/Evolved Cape-class vessels
Austal has begun building the final two Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels that are currently on order for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the company has confirmed with...Full story -
Oceaneering Freedom AUV readies for second demonstration for US Navy and DIU
Oceaneering International's subsea robotics segment is poised to start a second week-long in-water demonstration of its Freedom autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for...Full story -
Guardiaris reveals JLTV crew simulator, a market first
Slovenian simulation specialist Guardiaris has developed a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) crew training simulator.Full story -
South Korea awards contracts for KF-21, engine production
Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed contracts with South Korea's national arms procurement agency to produce the first batch of KAI KF-21...Full story -
GDELS-SBS anticipates growing demand for large-calibre gun barrels
General Dynamics European Land Systems – Santa Barbara Sistemas (GDELS-SBS) is resuming its production capabilities for large-calibre gun barrels to stay ahead of...Full story -
NAVSEA sets out modernisation plan for Aegis MK 99 fire-control system
The US Navy (USN) recently issued a request for information (RFI)/sources sought notice detailing its plans to modernise and redesign the MK 99 fire-control system (FCS)...Full story -
L3Harris Technologies to launch new wideband waveforms
L3Harris Technologies is expected to unveil new wideband waveforms in September 2024, intended initially for Central and Eastern European (CEE) militaries, Janes learnt.Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Thales showcases short-range air-defence command vehicle
Thales has revealed a command-and-control (C2) vehicle for short-range air defence (SHORAD) at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to 21 June.Full story -
Austal begins sea trials for ninth Evolved Cape-class vessel
Australian shipbuilder Austal has carried out sea trials for the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel on order for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).Full story -
Austal receives contract for two more Guardian-class patrol vessels
Australian shipbuilder Austal has received a AUD39 million (USD26 million) contract for two more Guardian-class patrol vessels from Canberra.Full story -
Japan launches ninth Mogami-class frigate
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the ninth Mogami-class guided-missile frigate on order for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force...Full story -
Update: Degraded gyroscopes caused F-16 crash, says Singapore
The Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has attributed the crash of a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 on 8 May to “degraded” gyroscopes. The F-16 crashed...Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Norway to receive GM200 MM/C radars next year
Norway is to receive Ground Master 200 (GM200) Multi Mission/Compact (MM/C) radars in 2025, Janes learned at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris on...Full story -
Croatian Navy opts for Bittium's tactical communication systems
The Croatian Navy is receiving new tactical, software-defined radio (SDA)-based communication systems from Bittium, the company said in a press release in early June.Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Rheinmetall unveils Keiler NG armoured breaching vehicle
Rheinmetall unveiled its Keiler Next Generation (NG) armoured breaching vehicle (ABV) at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to 21 June.Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: FK Brno unveils BKS .338 Norma Magnum medium machine gun
Czech firearms company FK Brno unveiled its BKS medium machine gun at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to 21 June.Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Arquus presents Drailer UGV
Arquus unveiled its Drailer unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) during the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to 21 June.Full story