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Finland conducts first air policing mission since joining NATO, Sweden to do so soon
Finland has commenced its first air policing mission since joining NATO, with its Nordic neighbour Sweden set to soon follow suit.Full story -
Mauritania announces UAV acquisition and displays new Chinese equipment
The Mauritanian Air Force now has long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), it was announced on 10 June when President Mohamed Ould Sheikh al-Ghazouani visited a...Full story -
Hanwha Systems to develop AESA radar for UAVs
South Korea's Agency for Defense Development (ADD) has selected Hanwha Systems as the preferred bidder for a project to develop active electronically scanned array...Full story -
HEMUS 2024: Greek Ucandrone UAVs inducted into Bulgarian service
The Bulgarian Armed Forces began using a new type of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with its...Full story -
Brazilian Air Force in negotiations with US for used F-16s
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) is negotiating with the US government for the potential purchase of 24 Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons, a ranking Brazilian officer...Full story -
HEMUS 2024: Terem Holding in deal to build Ukrainian UAVs in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence (MoD)-owned Terem Holding has been given a licence from Ukrainian company Rarog Aerospace to manufacture quadcopter first-person view...Full story -
Norway approved for AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles for NASAMS, F-35A
The US government has cleared the sale of the latest variant of the RTX AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) to Norway.Full story -
Sweden procures new manportable C-UASs to bolster soldier protection
New portable counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UASs) have been delivered to the Swedish Armed Forces to enhance its capability to detect and disrupt UASs.Full story -
Poland receives second Saab 340 AEW&C aircraft from Sweden
Poland has received the second of two Saab 340 Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft contracted in 2023.Full story -
Indian Army issues tender to procure VSHORADS
The Indian Army issued a request for information (RFI) to procure an unknown number of very short-range air-defence systems (VSHORADSs) on 11 June.Full story -
Indonesia proposes to equip ‘Red White' frigates with Turkish missiles
Indonesia's defence ministry has proposed that its two future ‘Red White' frigates be equipped with a selection of combat systems, including missiles, that are sourced...Full story -
ILA 2024: Germany launches FCAS STAR demonstrator programme
The German Air Force launched the STAR (System and Teaming Advanced Research) demonstrator programme at ILA Berlin Air Show 2024 to support integration and demonstration...Full story -
Roketsan's new IHA-122 variants test-fired from Akinci UAV
The Turkish company Roketsan has developed versions of its İHA-122 supersonic air-to-surface missile with new guidance systems, it was revealed on 3 June, when the...Full story -
AALTO targets 2026 for Zephyr full operating capability, to open Kenya as operating location
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) subsidiary company AALTO is targeting 2026 to begin fully operating its Zephyr high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) and plans to open up...Full story -
Exail's Drix O-16 USV conducts first sea trials
Exail's new DriX O-16 transoceanic unmanned surface vessel (USV) has successfully conducted its first sea trials.Full story -
Philippines' second batch Tarlac-class vessels to feature improved troop lift capabilities
The second batch of Tarlac-class strategic sealift vessels (SSVs) on order for the Philippine Navy will be incorporated with better troop lift capabilities.Full story -
UAE company Yahsat selects Airbus to build GEO satellites
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-basedYahsat, a public organisation owned by the government of Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Development Company, has selected Airbus to deliver the...Full story -
Norwegian and German U212CD submarines to be based together in Norway
Norwegian and German U212CD (Common Design) submarines are to be based together in Southern Norway, Janes has learnt.Full story -
First A400M for Kazakhstan makes maiden flight
Airbus has flown the first of a pair of A400M Atlas transport aircraft for the Republic of Kazakhstan for the first time on 10 June.Full story -
Kargu loitering munition used in Azerbaijan exercise
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence confirmed it has acquired the Kargu loitering munition made by Turkish company STM when it released a video on 10 June showing one...Full story