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Indian Navy commissions sixth Mk IV LCU
The Indian Navy has commissioned its sixth Mk IV landing craft utility (LCU).Full story -
US Army moves forward with Robotic Combat Vehicle and Bradley replacement
The US Army is moving ahead with two initiatives under its Next-Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) umbrella with its upcoming Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) experiments and...Full story -
India launches first electronic intelligence-gathering satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched the first electronic reconnaissance satellite developed by the state-run Defence Research and Development...Full story -
Switzerland ready to buy Cobra 120 mm mortar systems
Following extensive trials, the Swiss Army is expected to place a contract for a new 120 mm self-propelled (SP) mortar system in the next 6–12 months, according to...Full story -
NAO hits out at UK MoD over nuclear submarine disposal
The UK’s independent spending watchdog has criticised the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for its failure to dispose of any of the 20 nuclear-powered submarines decommissioned...Full story -
LAAD 2019: AeroVironment receives United States FMS contract for Puma UAS
AeroVironment received a USD17 million foreign military sale (FMS) contract from a US ally in March for the its RQ-20 Puma tactical unmanned aircraft system (UAS), the...Full story -
Update: LAAD 2019: IAI expands Heron UAV unified control station availability worldwide
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is expanding worldwide the availability of the unified control system (UCS) for its family of Heron medium-altitude long-endurance...Full story -
LAAD 2019: Brazilian and Russian companies team to offer Orlan-10E UAS in Brazil
Brazilian company SIATT-Engenharia, Indústria e Comércio has initiated talks with Russian state-owned organisation Rosoboronexport to market and build Orlan-10E...Full story -
USAF halts receipt of Pegasus tankers again
The US Air Force (USAF) has again halted receipt of new KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft from Boeing, days after it had supposedly resolved an issue with...Full story -
LAAD 2019: PAE ISR seeks to reduce Resolute Eagle tactical UAV weight
PAE ISR is considering a variety of options to reduce the weight of its Resolute Eagle Group 3 tactical long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), according to a...Full story -
US general dismisses Chinese kit in Africa
The Chinese military equipment being acquired by African countries is not of a high quality, according to the US Army general nominated as the next commander of the US...Full story -
LAAD 2019: Elbit Systems of America targets debut Brazil KC-2 flight
Elbit Systems of America (ESA) is targeting September for the first flight of a refurbished Grumman C-1A Trader aircraft that the Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil) will...Full story -
US approves MH-60R sale to India
The US government has approved the sale of the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk maritime multimission helicopter to India, it was announced on 2 April.Full story -
NVLS launches QuadEye panoramic NVGs
Night Vision Laser Spain (NVLS) used the Special Operations Forces Innovation Network Seminar (SOFINS) to launch its QuadEye panoramic night-vision goggles (NVGs),...Full story -
LAAD 2019: IACIT develops small UAV jammer for militaries
Brazil’s IACIT has developed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) jammer for military use called DroneBlocker that can block small to medium-sized aircraft in multiple ways,...Full story -
Thales readies BONIE HP NVGs for French special forces
Thales has used the Special Operations Forces Innovation Network Seminar (SOFINS) 2019 exhibition held at Camp de Souge, France, from 2-4 April to unveil the latest...Full story -
LAAD 2019: ST Engineering hexacopter achieves key BLOS permit
ST Engineering believes it is one step closer to securing the first customer for its DrN-15 hexacopter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) now that it has secured a key...Full story -
India's Cabinet Committee on Security approves procurement of 464 T-90MS tanks
India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved the INR134.48 billion (USD1.93 billion) procurement of 464 Russian-made T-90MS main battle tanks (MBTs) for the...Full story -
British Army assumes control of UK ground-based air defence from RAF
The UK has launched a new air defence group, with control of the country’s ground-based assets transferring from the Royal Air Force (RAF) to the British Army.Full story -
Australia to buy weapons and decoys for F-35As and Super Hornets for use in ‘densely contested' environments
Australia will acquire a range of weapons and countermeasures costing AUD110 million (USD78 million) for use in “densely contested” environments by its Lockheed Martin...Full story