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RAF Typhoons replace Tornados in Operation ‘Shader' armed with Brimstone for first time
The UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) Typhoon Force flew its first operational sortie carrying the Brimstone 2 precision attack missile on 30 January. The following day, the...Full story -
France considers integrating AI with software defined radios
France’s Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) is considering artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support the French Army’s mobile communications requirements.Full story -
US Army awards final production contract for four special-mission Chinooks
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Boeing a USD39 million modification to an existing contract for four MH-47G Chinook helicopters for the US Special...Full story -
Way Industries updates Bozena mine-clearance UGVs
Slovakia’s Way Industries has updated its Bozena family of tracked mine-clearing, counter-disposal unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with the Bozena 4+ and Bozena 5+...Full story -
Images emerge of new Chinese 8×8 assault gun
Images have emerged showing what appears to be a new Chinese 8×8 assault gun equipped with a 105 mm main armament and a remote-controlled weapon station reportedly being...Full story -
Brimstone, Paveway to equip UK Protector RPAS
MBDA and Raytheon UK have been awarded separate contracts by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) to respectively integrate the Brimstone 3 precision strike...Full story -
US Army to downselect potential Shadow UAV replacements
The US Army plans to downselect three potential replacements for its Textron RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) later this month before handing them over to...Full story -
Australia begins SOF helo transition from Black Hawk to MRH90
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is “utterly focused” on developing the special forces role of the NHIndustries NH90 (MRH90 in national service) transport and assault...Full story -
US Navy canvasses industry for GLGP seeker options
US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has released an initial Request for Information (RFI) to assess potential seeker options for the US Navy’s (USN’s) next-generation...Full story -
NATO signs Macedonian accession protocol
The 29 NATO ambassadors signed the accession protocol for Macedonian membership in the alliance in the presence of the country's foreign minister, Nikola Dimitrov, at...Full story -
Japan prioritises locally developed ‘future fighter'
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) has confirmed to Jane’s its plans to pursue a “Japan-led” programme to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft that will...Full story -
Shortage of personnel could affect Afghan Black Hawk ops, says SIGAR
The Afghan Air Force (AAF) and Afghan Special Mission Wing (SMW) risk not having enough trained pilots and maintenance crew by the time the United States completes...Full story -
RAF Tornados fly last mission
The RAF’s Tornado GR4 flew its last operational mission on Operation ‘Shader’ on 31 January.Full story -
US Army buying two Iron Dome batteries, operational theatre not identified
The US Army is planning to buy two Israeli-built Iron Dome batteries to down potential short-range rockets and artillery, but says it has not decided where to field the...Full story -
US Army seeks to address pilot shortfall
The US Army is looking to rectify a pilot shortage that has emerged over the previous decade from a reduced training output coupled with increased attrition to the...Full story -
NHI showcases ‘hybrid' MTT variant of NH90 helo for maritime ops
NHIndustries (NHI) has showcased a ‘hybrid’ variant of its NH90 helicopter that incorporates elements of both the land- and sea-based models for those customers looking...Full story -
Russian MoD to receive 12 Uran-6 UGVs in 2019
Russia is set to receive 12 Uran-6 demining unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) this year, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 1 February.Full story -
Unauthorised weapons transfer report fuels debate over Washington-Riyadh relations
A report that a Saudi-led coalition has made unauthorised transfers of US-made equipment to Yemeni forces has provided ammunition for US lawmakers who oppose their...Full story -
Rafael launches Spike NLOS from Tomcar buggy
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems announced on 4 February that it conducted a recent test firing of its Spike Non-Line-Of-Sight (NLOS ) missile from an eight-round...Full story -
US seeks used 212 helo for Uruguay
The United States is seeking a used Bell 212 utility helicopter to transfer to Uruguay, the Multi-National Aviation Special Project Office (MASPO) Program Executive...Full story