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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 -
Watchkeeper achieves full operational capability
The British Army has declared full operational capability (FOC) for the Watchkeeper tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAS), Jane’s has learned.Full story -
Norway awaits arrival of new LSV
The Royal Norwegian Navy’s (RNoN’s) new and much-delayed Logistics and Support Vessel (LSV), KNM Maud, has begun its delivery voyage from South Korea.Full story -
US Air Force sees increased future emphasis on small launch
The US Air Force (USAF) will likely place more emphasis on small launch as capabilities develop due to their responsiveness, or ability to quickly replenish assets,...Full story -
US Coast Guard lifts SUAS for NSC stop work order
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has lifted its stop work order to Insitu for the Small Unmanned Aerial System (SUAS) for National Security Cutter (NSC) programme, allowing the...Full story -
Brazil's first Saab Gripen E enters second stage of final assembly
The first Saab Gripen E single-seat combat aircraft destined for Brazil has entered the second stage of final assembly and is on path for its first test flight this...Full story -
Aselsan aims for export market with MBT upgrade packages
Aselsan, established as an electronics systems house in Turkey, is aiming to expand to the export market in several areas, including upgrading main battle tanks (MBTs).Full story -
DoD awards Bahraini AH-1Z contract
Bahrain will receive 12 Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters by the end of August 2022, under a contract announced by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on 7 February.Full story -
UK to use ‘swarming drones' to defeat enemy air defences
The UK is to field ‘swarming drones’ to confuse and overwhelm enemy air defences by the end of this year, the Secretary of State for Defence said on 11 February.Full story