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UK Integrated Review seeks to strengthen deterrence
The UK released its long-awaited Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy on 16 March, emphasising deterrence through collective security,...Full story -
CIRCM countermeasure ready for full-rate production
The US Army has given the green light to series production of the Northrop Grumman Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) system.Full story -
US Navy reports progress on key carrier Ford systems
Officers aboard aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) reported the delivery of another Advanced Weapons Elevator (AWE) earlier this month, as well as improved...Full story -
US training Mozambican marines
US Special Operations Forces have begun two months of training for Mozambican marines to help prevent the spread of terrorism and violent extremism, the US Embassy in...Full story -
Hanwha Defense integrates Redback IFV with Spike ATGM and Iron First APS
Hanwha Defense Australia announced on 16 March that it has achieved the integration of two Israeli-made systems with its new Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).Full story -
Japan ‘resolved' to enhance its defence capabilities and deepen alliance with US
Japan announced on 16 March that it is “resolved” to enhance its national defence capabilities and further strengthen its alliance with the United States amid what both...Full story -
Japan commissions third Awaji-class minesweeper
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned its third Awaji-class mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV) in a ceremony held on 16 March in Yokohama City,...Full story -
US Navy issues, then cancels, ‘Screaming Arrow' solicitation
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Department for Aviation, Force Projection, and Integrated Defense in early March issued a Special Notice (N0014-21-S-SN06) soliciting...Full story -
Typhoon fires Storm Shadow operationally for first time
The Eurofighter Typhoon has launched an MBDA Storm Shadow for the first time on operations, with the announcement on 15 March that the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) had used...Full story -
Fincantieri delivers Vulcano logistic support ship to Italian Navy
Fincantieri handed over the Italian Navy’s new logistic support ship (LSS), Vulcano (A 5335), during a ceremony held at its Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia on 12 March.Full story -
IDF to get Iron Sting guided mortar bombs
Elbit’s 120 mm Iron Sting laser and GPS-guided mortar munition is set to enter service with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD)...Full story -
India raises USD3.6 billion through sales of defence firms
The Indian government has revealed that it has raised funds worth INR265 billion (USD3.6 billion) over the past five years by selling stakes in six state-owned defence...Full story -
DAPA expands validation scheme for exports
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced plans to expand its military-validation initiative that seeks to boost defence exports by...Full story -
Franco-German C-130 air transport squadron on track for September IOC
The C-130 air transport squadron being formed by France and Germany is to reach its initial operational capability (IOC) on 1 September as planned despite the Covid-19...Full story -
China deploys more surveillance satellites
China successfully deployed three Yaogan-31 observation satellites on 13 March, with the orbits they were placed in suggesting they are part of the Jianbing-8...Full story -
Sabrewing targets first deliveries of Rhaegal-B UAV to Saudi Arabian customer by end of year
Sabrewing Aircraft is planning to deliver its first four Rhaegal-B heavy-lift, long-range vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) under...Full story -
AUSA Global 2021: Soldiers will not begin receiving AMPVs until 2023
BAE Systems has now delivered 20 Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs) to the US Army but the service has again delayed the fleet’s upcoming initial operational test...Full story -
Canberra displays contenders for Australian Army's IFV requirement
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has formally displayed the two shortlisted contenders for the Australian Army’s AUD18.1–27.1 billion (USD14–21 billion)...Full story -
Israel, South Korea to co-operate on unmanned airborne ISTAR
Israel and South Korea are to co-operate in the field of unmanned airborne intelligence, surveillance, targeting and reconnaissance (ISTAR), with a memorandum of...Full story -
Australia to decommission Armidale-class boat after 14-year service
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is preparing to decommission an Armidale-class patrol vessel.Full story