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Kosovo and Serbia take tentative steps towards economic co-operation
A 4 September White House agreement between Kosovo and Serbia may improve political dialogue and economic co-operation, but has also attracted criticism for perceived...Full story -
China's CASIC targets international expansion
The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) – one of the country’s most important defence enterprises – has outlined plans to expand in both domestic...Full story -
Xponential 2020: Ascent Aerosystems promotes cylindrical design of its Spirit sUAS
The cylindrical design of Ascent Aerosystems’ Spirit small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) makes it able to operate in all weather conditions with less weight than the...Full story -
Rapid Fire: US Army eyeing revamped ERCA autoloader and alternative solutions
The US Army is on the hunt for alternative ways to increase its new Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) programme’s rate of fire and is looking to small businesses...Full story -
UK defence exports fall 21% in 2019
UK defence export orders totalled GBP11 billion (USD14.2 billion) in 2019, a 21% decrease from the previous year, reflecting volatility in the global defence export...Full story -
SpaceX, L3Harris win development deals for space-based deterrence programme
The US Department of Defense’s Space Development Agency (SDA) has selected L3Harris and Space Exploration Technologies Corp., also known as SpaceX, to receive a pair of...Full story -
Rheinmetall offers to close Bundeswehr's mobile SHORAD gap
Rheinmetall is proposing solutions to close the Bundeswehr’s short-range air defence capability (SHORAD) gap, especially for countering saturation attacks by unmanned...Full story -
Hyundai Rotem showcases HR-Sherpa UGV at RoK Armed Forces Day
New unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) under development by South Korean company Hyundai Rotem were demonstrated at the 72nd anniversary of the Republic of Korea (RoK)...Full story -
Anduril's Luckey seeks to break the Pentagon's cost-plus contracting model
The founder of United States defence startup Anduril wants to force Pentagon acquisition to become a realm of more private investment in products, with taxpayers bearing...Full story -
Philippine Army commissions two R44 Raven lightweight training helicopters
The Philippine Army (PA) announced on 6 October that it has inducted into service two recently donated Robinson R44 Raven light training helicopters.Full story -
Singapore begins sea acceptance test of coastal defence unmanned surface vessels
Singapore has begun sea acceptance tests of coastal defence unmanned surface vessels (USVs), which will eventually be deployed to undertake maritime patrol duties along...Full story -
Beijing North Vehicle Group Corporation unveils lightweight tracked AFV
The Beijing North Vehicle Group Corporation, a subsidiary of the China North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco), has released video footage showing a new lightweight...Full story -
Competing teams continue to pursue German CH-53 replacement after tender cancellation
The two teams competing for the Luftwaffe’s future Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (Heavy Transport Helicopter, STH) requirement still plan to offer their helicopters...Full story -
Taiwan outlines defence development plans
Taiwan’s government is committed to “steadily” increasing its defence budget to enhance the island’s security as well as spur indigenous defence industrial development...Full story -
AeroVironment unveils Switchblade 600 loitering missile system
AeroVironment Inc. has disclosed development of a new category of medium-sized, man-portable loitering missile system designed to deliver tactical reconnaissance,...Full story -
AEVEX Aerospace buys two US firms to enhance ISR offerings
AEVEX Aerospace, a US-based provider of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), has announced its acquisition of aircraft modification firm IKHANA...Full story -
Malaysia issues tender notice for maritime patrol aircraft, UAS
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has issued a tender notice seeking two maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).Full story -
Australian Army begins training with Boxer armoured vehicles
The Australian Army has begun training on the new Rheinmetall Defence Boxer 8×8 armoured vehicles being delivered under the Land 400 Phase 2 programme.Full story -
Tokyo plans to develop new vehicle-borne SAM system from FY 2021
Tokyo plans to develop a new vehicle-mounted surface-to-air missile (SAM) system from fiscal year (FY) 2021 for use by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and the...Full story -
Pentagon seeks to move quickly on EMSO strategy implementation
The US Department of Defense hopes to move quickly on an implementation plan for the Pentagon’s soon-to-be released strategy for electromagnetic spectrum operations...Full story