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South Korea awards contracts for KF-21, engine production
Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed contracts with South Korea's national arms procurement agency to produce the first batch of KAI KF-21...Full story -
GDELS-SBS anticipates growing demand for large-calibre gun barrels
General Dynamics European Land Systems – Santa Barbara Sistemas (GDELS-SBS) is resuming its production capabilities for large-calibre gun barrels to stay ahead of...Full story -
NAVSEA sets out modernisation plan for Aegis MK 99 fire-control system
The US Navy (USN) recently issued a request for information (RFI)/sources sought notice detailing its plans to modernise and redesign the MK 99 fire-control system (FCS)...Full story -
L3Harris Technologies to launch new wideband waveforms
L3Harris Technologies is expected to unveil new wideband waveforms in September 2024, intended initially for Central and Eastern European (CEE) militaries, Janes learnt.Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Thales showcases short-range air-defence command vehicle
Thales has revealed a command-and-control (C2) vehicle for short-range air defence (SHORAD) at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to 21 June.Full story -
Austal begins sea trials for ninth Evolved Cape-class vessel
Australian shipbuilder Austal has carried out sea trials for the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel on order for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).Full story -
Austal receives contract for two more Guardian-class patrol vessels
Australian shipbuilder Austal has received a AUD39 million (USD26 million) contract for two more Guardian-class patrol vessels from Canberra.Full story -
Japan launches ninth Mogami-class frigate
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the ninth Mogami-class guided-missile frigate on order for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force...Full story -
Update: Degraded gyroscopes caused F-16 crash, says Singapore
The Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has attributed the crash of a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 on 8 May to “degraded” gyroscopes. The F-16 crashed...Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Norway to receive GM200 MM/C radars next year
Norway is to receive Ground Master 200 (GM200) Multi Mission/Compact (MM/C) radars in 2025, Janes learned at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris on...Full story -
Croatian Navy opts for Bittium's tactical communication systems
The Croatian Navy is receiving new tactical, software-defined radio (SDA)-based communication systems from Bittium, the company said in a press release in early June.Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Rheinmetall unveils Keiler NG armoured breaching vehicle
Rheinmetall unveiled its Keiler Next Generation (NG) armoured breaching vehicle (ABV) at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to 21 June.Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: FK Brno unveils BKS .338 Norma Magnum medium machine gun
Czech firearms company FK Brno unveiled its BKS medium machine gun at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to 21 June.Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Arquus presents Drailer UGV
Arquus unveiled its Drailer unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) during the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to 21 June.Full story -
Republic of Korea Army completes Surion acquisition
The Republic of Korea Army (RoKA) has completed its acquisition of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KUH-1 Surion helicopters, the Defense Acquisition Program...Full story -
Germany orders two additional Type 126 frigates
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has been awarded a contract by Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) for the...Full story -
Bell Textron Canada flies first upgraded CH-146C Griffon
Bell Textron Canada has flown the first upgraded CH-146C Griffon, according to a 20 June announcement. The flight took place at the Bell Textron Canada facility in...Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: GM Defense markets Infantry Squad Vehicle in Europe
GM Defense is marketing its Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) in Europe, with two of the vehicles displayed at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in Paris from 17 to...Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: BAE Systems developing a hybrid AMPV
BAE Systems disclosed that it was working on a hybrid-electric version of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) during a media briefing held at the Eurosatory 2024...Full story -
Eurosatory 2024: Gestamen Arms presents new G224 and G762 machine guns
Hungarian company Gestamen Research & Development Ltd (Gestamen Arms) presented its G224 and G762 machine guns (MGs) at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition held in...Full story