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USN axes JSOW ER in favour of JASSM-ER buy
The US Navy (USN) has scrapped plans to develop a powered, extended range (ER) variant of the Raytheon AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW).Full story -
India and Sweden agree to deepen industrial ties
Defence industry bodies from India and Sweden have agreed to deepen collaboration between their members as part of expanding bilateral efforts to strengthen defence...Full story -
US Air Force anticipates more partnering with relocated F-35 operations centre at Wright-Patterson AFB
The US Air Force (USAF) expects better responsiveness for Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) support issues with the relocation of an...Full story -
LCS countermine and anti-submarine mission packages still face hurdles, GAO reports
The mine countermeasures (MCM) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) mission packages for littoral combat ships (LCSs) are still facing hurdles even as US Navy (USN)...Full story -
Saab to integrate Varjo mixed reality technology into Gripen E/F simulators
Saab announced on 7 June that it would be working with Finnish firm Varjo to integrate the company's technology into all simulators for the Saab Gripen E/F aircraft.Full story -
Taiwan testing ship-borne ‘Sea Oryx' short-range, air-defence system
Images have emerged online showing the Republic of China Navy's (RoCN') Kaohsiung (LCC-1) command ship (ex-USS Dukes County) being used to test the locally developed,...Full story -
US Navy plans Stingray carrier deck tests in 2021 following milestone fuel transfer
The US Navy (USN) plans to perform deck handling demonstrations of a Boeing MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) onboard an aircraft carrier later this year...Full story -
Norinco's PCL-181 SPH in service with PLAGF's 71st Group Army
Chinese state-owned media revealed on 6 June that an artillery brigade under the People's Liberation Army Ground Force's (PLAGF's) 71st Group Army has been equipped with...Full story -
RAAF flies F-35A fighter aircraft with full weapons load for the first time
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has for the first time flown the Lockheed Martin F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft carrying a full complement of internal and...Full story -
Dstl funds Sonardyne, SeeByte for Phase 2 of Autonomy in Challenging Environments competition
The UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has funded maritime technology group Sonardyne and software house SeeByte to develop technology to enhance and...Full story -
Third SSC air cushion landing craft delivered to USN
The US Navy (USN) has formally accepted its third Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) air cushion landing craft from Textron Systems.Full story -
Five more S-70i Black Hawk helos for PAF arrive in Philippines
An additional five Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) have arrived at Clark Air Base in Angeles City, Pampanga Province.Full story -
Indian MoD outlines latest steps to expedite acquisitions
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has finalised several new initiatives aimed at accelerating defence procurement. The measures were revealed in a recent tweet by...Full story -
South Korea, UK bolster defence industrial ties
South Korea and the United Kingdom have progressed efforts to collaborate on defence equipment and technologies, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) in...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2022: US Navy details construction costs for Ford-class carriers
Some construction costs for the next Ford-class ships are increasing as the US Navy (USN) accommodates contract changes and lessons learned from lead ship aircraft...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2022: US Navy adjusts overhaul funding needs for carrier overhauls
The US Navy is requesting additional funding in its proposed fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget for its Refueling Complex Overhauls (RCOHs), according to budget proposal...Full story -
UK MoD invites six teams to bid for Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer
Six manufacturers have been invited to bid for Project Vulcan, the British Army's Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer (GMST), the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced...Full story -
UK selects JAGM for Apache
The United Kingdom has selected the Lockheed Martin AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) for its Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian fleet.Full story -
Stingray passes fuel to Super Hornet
The Boeing MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has passed fuel to a receiver aircraft for the first time, it was announced on 7 June.Full story -
Saab, Raytheon demonstrate new 84 mm Guided Modular Munition
Saab Dynamics and Raytheon Missile Systems, in association with the US Army, have conducted the first live firings of the new 84 mm Guided Multipurpose Munition (GMM)...Full story