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Canada rules out mechanical failure in CH-148 Cyclone crash
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have ruled out mechanical failure as the cause of the Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone maritime and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter that...Full story -
Thales producing new compact antenna for Vigile D ESM
Thales UK has commenced series production of a new compact antenna assembly for the latest instantiation of its Vigile D wideband digital radar electronic support...Full story -
Work to begin building Qatar F-15QA infrastructure for 2022
The United States has contracted the building of infrastructure needed for Qatar’s future fleet of Boeing F-15QA Eagle fighter aircraft, the US Air Force Life Cycle...Full story -
US approves Canadian Hornet upgrade
The US State Department has approved an upgrade for Canada’s fleet of Boeing F/A-18A (CF-18A/CF-188A in national service) Hornet combat aircraft, the US Defense Security...Full story -
Details emerge of the ARMIS and Fortress Mk 2 vehicles from Arquus
Arquus has revealed details of its ARMIS range of tactical and logistics trucks, as well as its latest protected mobility vehicle, Fortress Mk 2, via its online exhibit...Full story -
Germany's F125 frigate Nordrhein-Westfalen enters service
Germany’s second F125 frigate, Nordrhein-Westfalen, was commissioned on 10 June, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and the Bundeswehr have announced.Full story -
Canada awards construction contract for JSS programme
Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards has received a CAD2.4 billion (USD1.75 billion) contract from Public Services and Procurement Canada for the full construction of two new...Full story -
SB>1 Defiant reaches new top speed of 205 kt in flight
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 Defiant coaxial helicopter on 9 June reached a new top speed of 205 kt in flight while using less than 50% of the installed propeller power.Full story -
Covid-19: Newport News Shipbuilding considers extra measures to counter new virus spike
The Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is eyeing stronger mitigation efforts in its Virginia shipyard in the wake of a recent...Full story -
India launches ‘attaché' plan to spur major increase in defence exports
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has unveiled a plan to increase overseas diplomatic engagement to support a major boost in defence exports over the coming few...Full story -
Update: Sweden launches search for new trainer aircraft
Sweden has formally launched the search for a new jet trainer aircraft, with a request for quotations (RFQ) announced by the FMV national procurement agency on 4 May.Full story -
Belarus localises 9K33 Osa air-defence system modernisation
Belarus is modernising its 9A33BM2 and 9A33BM3 vehicles, from the 9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko) air-defence system, to the 9A33-2B standard, according to the State Military...Full story -
Airbus, UK withdraw from Canada fighter competition
Airbus announced on 30 August that it and the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) are withdrawing from Canada’s effort to acquire a new fighter aircraft.Full story -
India's HAL looks to boost profile in Asian markets
India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is planning to establish facilities in several Asian markets to boost its international profile.Full story -
Spending watchdog calls for action on UK defence budget ‘black hole'
In a bid to bridge a GBP6-billion (USD7.7-billion) budget shortfall over the next five years, the UK is taking a year-long gap in its airborne early warning (AEW)...Full story -
New Zealand outlines future investment priorities
New Zealand has unveiled a NZD20 billion (USD13.2 billion) military modernisation programme including the planned acquisition of Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules...Full story -
Lockheed Martin and US Army ink PrSM development contract
The US Army and Lockheed Martin have agreed on a new deal worth up to USD180.7 million to continue developing the new Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) together.Full story -
Boeing completes Qatar Apache build
Boeing has completed production of all 24 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters for Qatar, the manufacturer confirmed to Janes on 16 June.Full story -
Covid-19: Despite virus effects, work on carrier Kennedy outpaces Ford
While Covid-19 has affected the construction of aircraft carrier John F Kennedy (CVN 79), the ship is still outpacing its predecessor, carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN...Full story -
Covid-19: Seoul pledges funding for locally sourced defence equipment
South Korean Defence Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo has outlined plans for the country to spend more money on locally produced defence products to help industry overcome...Full story