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EDA, ESA preparing to launch full-scale AUDROS demonstrator
A joint research contract to build and demonstrate an unmanned aerial system (UAS) and hangar system under a broader project to enable satellite communications-enabled...Full story -
Modifications under way on RAAF's first two Gulfstream G550s for their electronic warfare support role
Construction of four Gulfstream G550 business jets for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has been completed and external modifications to the first two aircraft for...Full story -
North Korea fires salvo of possible anti-ship cruise missiles into sea, say South Korean officials
Pyongyang fired what appeared to be a salvo of short-range anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs) into the East Sea (also known as the Sea of Japan) on 14 April – the eve of...Full story -
Update –Covid-19: US Air Force conducts first Transport Isolation System aeromedical evacuation mission
The US Air Force (USAF) on 10 April conducted the first operational use of its Transport Isolation System (TIS) to perform an aeromedical evacuation.Full story -
GA-ASI delivers MQ-9 Reaper to customer via flight for the first time
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) on 8 January delivered via flight, or ferried, a new MQ-9 Reaper medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial...Full story -
Philippine Coast Guard commissions 84 m offshore patrol vessel
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has commissioned a French-built 84 m offshore patrol vessel (OPV).Full story -
US Army deems ‘survivability' against Russian weapons number one in revamped OMFV effort
‘Survivability’ will be the primary requirement in the US Army’s latest attempt to replace its M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle fleet, with ’transportability’ coming in at a...Full story -
Mauritanian National Guard receives last of EU-funded camels
The Mauritanian National Guard has taken delivery of a final batch of 200 camels that was handed over to its Nomadic Group at Achemim on the border with Mali by France’s...Full story -
Covid-19: US Air Force conducts first Transport Isolation System aeromedical evacuation mission
The US Air Force (USAF) on 10 April conducted the first operational use of its Transport Isolation System (TIS) to perform an aeromedical evacuation.Full story -
Covid-19: Charles de Gaulle returns to home port
The French Navy carrier strike group (CSG) returned to Toulon, its home port, on 12 April, 10 days earlier than planned. Charles de Gaulle’s deployment was cut short...Full story -
Morocco to arm F-16s with Harpoon anti-shipping missiles
Morocco is to arm its Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft with Boeing AGM-84L Harpoon Block 2 anti-shipping missiles, it was announced on 14 April.Full story -
USAF advances electronic warfare testing of EPAWSS suite for F-15
The US Air Force (USAF) is progressing electronic warfare (EW) testing of the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) upgrade for the Boeing F-15...Full story -
Two more E-2D AEW&C aircraft for JASDF arrive in Japan
The third and fourth Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) have arrived...Full story -
Boeing delivers 500th Apache Guardian
Boeing has announced the delivery of the 500th AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter from its production site in Mesa, Arizona.Full story -
New Zealand's oiler conducts replenishment trials with Philippine frigate
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Indonesian shipbuilder discloses details of navy's new landing craft
Indonesian shipbuilder PT Tesco Indomaritim has disclosed the specifications of a new type of landing craft utility (LCU) that will soon be operated by the Indonesian...Full story -
RMN's second Scorpène-class submarine returns to service after refit
The Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN’s) second of two Perdana Menteri (Scorpène)-class attack submarines has returned to service following the completion of an18 month-long...Full story -
Covid-19: South Korea to boost import substitution efforts
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced a plan to boost import substitution efforts across a selection of key military development...Full story -
Covid-19: Pentagon networks under increased attack during mandatory telework
The Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) classified and unclassified networks are facing an increase in attempted breaches and cyber attacks, as the majority of Pentagon and...Full story -
Covid-19: Defence industry branches out into medical gear
Companies that churn out military jets and tanks would not normally be categorised as medical device manufacturers. But with demand for healthcare items far outpacing...Full story