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BAE Systems to develop advanced IR seekers for THAAD interceptor
Lockheed Martin has awarded BAE Systems a contract of undisclosed value to develop a new generation of infrared (IR) seekers for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense...Full story -
Russia rebuts claims that Indonesia has dropped Su-35 fighter procurement plans
The Indonesian Air Force’s (Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara: TNI-AU’s) planned procurement of Sukhoi Su-35 ‘Flanker-E’ multirole combat aircraft from Russia is...Full story -
USAF contracts light-strike aircraft to further LAE experiment
The US Air Force (USAF) has placed contracts with the Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and Textron to further its Light Attack Experiment (LAE).Full story -
Covid-19: Pentagon deploying medical ships, Trump to sign defence production act
US troops are set to deploy around the country to help with the nation’s Covid-19 medical response, while President Donald Trump is also set to invoke a defence...Full story -
Covid-19: BAE Systems ‘reviewing situation' to minimise impact of pandemic
BAE Systems is “constantly reviewing” the situation regarding the coronavirus pandemic to minimise any impact to its operations, a company spokesperson told Jane’s on 18...Full story -
German Army to stand-up new helicopter command
The Germany Army is to form a new helicopter command geared at streamlining the decision-making process of the recently formed Division Schnelle Kräfte (DSK) Rapid...Full story -
Covid-19: US Air Force postpones April ABMS demo
The US Air Force (USAF) has postponed its upcoming April Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) internet of things (IoT) combat concept demonstration due to concerns...Full story -
Pearson Engineering reveals route-clearance multi-tool system
The United Kingdom’s Pearson Engineering has developed a route proving and clearance (RP&C) multi-tool system that it is offering for export.Full story -
COVID-19: Pentagon ramps up response, timing questions remain
Despite delays, the Pentagon has finally begun holding daily press briefings to update the public on its plans to deploy medical ships, distribute medical supplies, set...Full story -
Japan commissions first Maya-class guided-missile destroyer
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned the first of two Maya (Improved Atago)-class, Aegis-equipped destroyers in a ceremony held on 19 March in...Full story -
Covid-19: Defence firms temporarily close sites in France, Italy, Spain
Airbus, Fincantieri, Leonardo, MBDA, Navantia, and other defence companies have implemented temporary production pauses in an effort to reduce the spread of the...Full story -
Covid-19: Explosives attack on Covid-19 response meeting highlights threat of sustained insurgency campaign in southern Thailand
On 17 March, a double explosive device attack targeting a government meeting at the Southern Border Provinces Administration Center in Yala, southern Thailand, wounded...Full story -
More NATO countries increase defence spending to 2% of GDP
NATO published its annual report on 19 March, estimating that nine countries met the alliance's target of spending 2% of GDP. Presenting the report during a virtual...Full story -
Argentine companies present rotary-wing UAV
Argentine companies Cicaré, INVAP, and Marinelli have presented for the first time a prototype of the Asteri RUAS 160, a rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)...Full story -
Royal Danish Army buys Weibel muzzle velocity radar for mortars
The Royal Danish Army is now installing Weibel Scientific’s MVR-700 – a muzzle velocity radar (MVR) – on its recently acquired Elbit Systems/ESL Cardom 10 120 mm...Full story -
USAF to contract F/T-7X aircraft for fighter pilot training
The US Air Force (USAF) plans to contract a small number of trainer aircraft to teach skills specific to air combat under its Reforge proof of concept (RFX) programme.Full story -
New Future Long Range Assault Aircraft phase features greater government cost share
The next phase of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) programme will feature the service contributing two-thirds of the funding, a greater share of...Full story -
New ‘Air Force One' aircraft begins modification
The US Air Force (USAF) on 25 February began modifying the first of two Boeing 747-8 commercial aircraft that will be used in US presidential service.Full story -
Images show North Korea re-tested another tactical missile system on 21 March
Images released by North Korea’s state-run media on 22 March show that the country appears to have once again test-fired the same type of short-range ballistic missile...Full story -
Russia integrates Orlan-10 into 2S5 formations for increased lethality
Russia has introduced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) assisted targeting into its Eastern Military District (EMD) units equipped with the Soviet-era 2S5 Giatsint...Full story