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Rafael unveils Sea Breaker advanced autonomous long-range missile system
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has disclosed the development of Sea Breaker – a new, fifth-generation, autonomous, precision-guided, long-range missile system, designed...Full story -
Communications and combat systems equipment contracts awarded for Brazilian frigates
Two Europe-based companies – Safran Electronics & Defense and Rohde & Schwarz – have recently announced contracts with the Brazilian company Águas Azuis Construção Naval...Full story -
Bell, Sikorsky-Boeing preparing for competition portion of FLRAA
Bell and Sikorsky-Boeing are preparing for the competitive demonstration and risk reduction (CD&RR) phase of the US Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)...Full story -
Iraqi militias parade Iranian UAV
Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) displayed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during the parade they held on 26 June to mark their seventh anniversary, but did not...Full story -
Taiwanese coast guard receives second Anping-class patrol boat
The Republic of China (RoC) Coast Guard received the second of a planned fleet of 12 Anping-class missile-capable patrol boats on 25 June.Full story -
Germany medevacs soldiers wounded in Mali
Germany has flown the 12 German troops and one Belgian soldier wounded in a 25 June vehicle-based improvised explosive device attack in Mali to Europe for medical...Full story -
Airbus trials armed C295 gunship for persistent CAS
Airbus has flown an upgraded version of its armed C295 gunship that has been developed to provide persistent close air support (CAS).Full story -
USMC details fielding plans for Amphibious Combat Vehicle
The US Marine Corps (USMC) intends to continue purchasing two Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) variants next year and has detailed plans to field two additional variants...Full story -
France signs for additional Reaper Block 5 UAV
France has signed for an additional General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9 Reaper Block 5 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), with the US Department of...Full story -
Thailand commits to UAV production project
Thailand's Defence Technology Institute (DTI) – a research and development (R&D) entity under the Thai Ministry of Defence (MoD) – has signed an agreement with the Royal...Full story -
USCG commandant touts budget request for operations and support
The proposed US Coast Guard (USCG) fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget request provides a needed boost for operations and support (O&S), Admiral Karl Schultz, USCG commandant,...Full story -
South Korea approves development of indigenous C-RAM system
South Korea has formally approved a project to indigenously develop a counter-rocket artillery and mortar (C-RAM) system that is capable of protecting critical national...Full story -
India test-launches new Agni-series nuclear-capable missile
India's government-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) test-launched the latest variant of its Agni family of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles on...Full story -
Biden asks Congress for an additional USD3.3 billion in security assistance for Afghanistan
US President Joe Biden has reiterated Washington's continued economic, diplomatic, and security commitment to the people of Afghanistan and asked Congress to approve...Full story -
RoKN commissions second and final Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has commissioned its second and final Dokdo-class landing platform helicopter (LPH) amphibious assault ship.Full story -
RAF E-3D AWACS supports UK carrier strike group in Mediterranean
Two Royal Air Force (RAF) E-3D Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft have deployed to the Mediterranean to support UK-led Carrier Strike Group 21...Full story -
Almaz-Antey unveils latest naval air-defence systems
Russia's state-owned Almaz-Antey Concern unveiled its latest range of shipborne air-defence systems at the International Maritime Defence Show 2021 (IMDS 2021), held in...Full story -
UK returns Pumas from Afghanistan
The United Kingdom has withdrawn the Westland-Aerospatiale SA 330E Puma HC2 medium-lift helicopters that have been operating in and around the Afghan capital of Kabul...Full story -
Japan prepares bid for Malaysian radar programme
Japan is preparing a bid to supply Malaysia its J/FPS-3 air-defence radar to meet a long-range surveillance requirement within the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).Full story -
Saab locks in training system deals with USMC, Netherlands armed forces
Saab has been awarded two contracts for its laser-based tactical engagement simulation systems (TESS), one by the US Marine Corps (USMC) and one by the Netherlands armed...Full story