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JSC Gromov unveils hypersonic testbed
Russia’s JSC Gromov Flight Research Institute took the opportunity at MAKS 2019, which was held from 27 August to 1 September, to reveal a new system for testing...Full story -
Trump confirms explosion on Iranian satellite launch pad
A rocket exploded on one of the launch pads at Iran’s Imam Khomeini Space Centre in Semnan province, a high-resolution satellite image released by US President Donald...Full story -
IDF fakes casualties in de-escalation tactic
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that the two soldiers evacuated from the scene of an anti-tank missile attack on 1 September were not wounded despite...Full story -
Israel identifies Hizbullah missile factory
In the latest in a series of revelations about the covert activities of Iran and its Lebanese ally Hizbullah, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) revealed on 3 September the...Full story -
Update: Embraer delivers first KC-390 to the FAB
Embraer delivered the first KC-390 transport aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira: FAB), at an acceptance ceremony at the type’s future operating...Full story -
Hungarian Gripens showcase new capabilities in NATO Baltic Air Policing mission
Hungarian Air Force (HuAF) Saab JAS 39C Gripens returned home on 2 September following a four-month deployment to Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, during which airmen found...Full story -
MITRE study recommends US Air Force procure armed F/T-X aircraft
The US Air Force (USAF) should procure an armed fighter variant of the Boeing T-X trainer aircraft to serve homeland defence missions and free up fourth- and...Full story -
Finland announces HX Challenge event for bidders
Finland has revealed that bidders for its Boeing F/A-18 Hornet fighter replacement, in a programme known as HX, will take part in a test and evaluation event early in...Full story -
First Brazilian-built, Riachuelo-class submarine takes shape
On 11 October, the Brazilian Navy and Itaguaí Construções Navais (ICN) will achieve a major milestone in the first domestic construction of the Riachuelo-class S-BR...Full story -
Indian Air Force to acquire additional Akash SAM systems
The Indian federal government has approved the procurement of six additional squadrons of the Akash surface-to-air (SAM) missile system for the Indian Air Force (IAF)...Full story -
France reactivates reconnaissance squadron
The French Air Force’s (FAF’s) 33rd Escadre de Surveillance, de Reconnaissance et d’Attaque (ESRA) has become operational.Full story -
AAR to provide two USMC Clipper liaison aircraft
AAR Government Services Inc has been awarded USD118.6 million to deliver two Boeing 737 passenger/cargo aircraft to the US Marine Corps (USMC), the company announced on...Full story -
Indonesia conducts first firing of Exocet MM40 Block 3 from SIGMA corvette
In a demonstration of its latest anti-surface capabilities, the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) has conducted its first firing of an...Full story -
Philippine Marine Corps conduct first ship-to-shore amphibious landing from Tarlac-class SSV
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) has conducted its first-ever ship-to-shore amphibious landing operation involving the service’s Korean-made amphibious assault vehicles...Full story -
First Saab Gripen E for Brazil begins flight test
The first Saab Gripen E multirole fighter being developed for Brazil will soon begin the flight test programme following a 10 September ceremony in Linköping, Sweden.Full story -
DSEI 2019: Hensoldt launches SETAS through-vehicle vision system
European sensor systems company Hensoldt has unveiled its new See Through Armour System (SETAS) at the Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition (DSEI...Full story -
DSEI 2019: SEA showcases trainable decoy launcher system
UK defence and security electronic system specialist SEA unveiled its trainable decoy launcher system at the 2019 Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition...Full story -
DSEI 2019: Italy joins Tempest
Italy has joined the UK project to develop the ‘sixth-generation’ Tempest fighter as part of a wider combat aviation system-of-systems.Full story -
HII reports greater progress on Ford-class ships
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is readying the Ford-class aircraft carrier John F Kennedy (CVN 79) for launch before the year’s end as the shipbuilder makes strides...Full story -
DSEI 2019: BAE Systems showcases Kingfisher naval munition concept
BAE Systems unveiled its Kingfisher concept round for sub-surface warfare at the 2019 Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition (DSEI 2019) in London. The...Full story