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Eurosatory 2024: SIG Sauer reveals plans for new NATO standard round and UK ammunition factory
SIG Sauer CEO and presidentRon Cohen told Janes that the largely US-based gunmaker has been solicited by the US Army to help co-develop what he called the SIG Sauer...Full story -
Hyundai launches first 118 m corvette on order for Philippine Navy
South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the first of two 3,200 tonne corvettes on order for the Philippine Navy.Full story -
Azerbaijan condemns Armenian CAESAR contract
The Armenian CAESAR wheeled self-propelled howitzer order announced on 18 June is “further evidence of France's provocative activities in the South Caucasus”,...Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Türkiye set to receive over 30 ALP-300G radars from Aselsan
The Turkish Armed Forces is set to receive more than 30 new ALP-300G long-range early warning radars from Aselsan to cover the country's airspace, CEO of Aselsan Ahmet...Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Patria launches FAMOUS ATV concept vehicle
Patria launched its all-terrain vehicle (ATV) concept for the European Future Highly Mobile Augmented Armoured Systems (FAMOUS) programme on the first day of the...Full story -
US approves loitering munition sale to Taiwan
The US Department of State has approved a possible sale of loitering munitions to Taiwan to improve the country's asymmetric warfare capabilities.Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Hyundai Rotem unveils upgraded K2 main battle tank
Hyundai Rotem of South Korea unveiled an upgraded variant of the K2 main battle tank (MBT) at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to 21 June.Full story -
US weapons report confirms delays to ground-based development programme
The hypersonic missile programme being jointly developed by the US Army and Navy is continuing to see delays that will lead to the army's full fielding being pushed back...Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Rheinmetall offers 30 versions of Caracal 4×4 airborne vehicle
Rheinmetall is displaying the Caracal 4×4 airborne vehicle with Hero-120 loitering munitions at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to 21 June....Full story -
Anduril builds new factory in Rhode Island to meet growing AUV demand
Anduril Industries is building a new manufacturing facility for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) in Rhode Island. The facility in Quonset Point will enable...Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: KNDS and Rheinmetall present MBT unmanned turret concepts
KNDS and Rheinmetall presented unmanned turret concepts for main battle tanks (MBTs) at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to 21 June. On 17...Full story -
Sweden retires SK 60 jet trainer after nearly 60 years
Sweden has retired the Saab 105 (SK 60 in national service) jet trainer aircraft after nearly 60 years of service.Full story -
India seeks additional Light Combat Helicopters
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to procure 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCHs), according to the manufacturer, Hindustan...Full story -
US donates eighth Bell UH-1H(ST) helicopter to Panama
Panama's National Aeronaval Service (Servicio Nacional Aeronaval: SENAN) received the eighth Bell UH-1H(ST) Huey helicopter donated by the United States on 31 May,...Full story -
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The Palestinian Authority's security plan for a post-war Gaza Strip
Janes understands from reports by senior Palestinian Authority (PA) security sources that the PA security services have prepared a security plan to deploy its forces to...Full story -
Brazil lays keel for second Tamandaré-class frigate
The Brazilian Navy's Tamandaré-class Frigate Program (PFCT) on 6 June laid the keel at the local shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul (tkEBS) for the...Full story -
Houthis carry out first successful USV attack
US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on 12 June that Ansar Allah (commonly known as the Houthis) had carried out the first successful attack with an unmanned surface...Full story -
Edge, Adani sign partnership agreement
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) Edge Group has signed an agreement with India's Adani Defence and Aerospace to collaborate on development, production, and marketing...Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Ukraine displays life-size model of Magura USV
A life-size model of Ukraine's Magura V5 unmanned surface vessel (USV) was displayed at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to 21 June.Full story