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Defexpo 2020: India to test Nirbhay cruise missile powered by indigenous propulsion system
India is expected to carry out in April the first developmental trial of a Nirbhay cruise missile fitted with an indigenous propulsion system, an Aeronautical...Full story -
US Army scraps Bradley replacement competition, revisiting requirements
The third time is not the charm for US Army’s effort to replace the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The service is cancelling its Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV)...Full story -
Malian forces unveil new vehicles and weapons
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) displayed recently delivered vehicles during their 59th anniversary parade at the Kati military camp, the main base of the 3rd Military...Full story -
First USMC operational unit receives F-35C
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has received into service its first operational carrier variant (CV) Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).Full story -
India receives first Chinook helo
India has received the first of 15 Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters during a ceremony at the manufacturer’s production facility in Philadelphia.Full story -
RAF Shadow support contract to provide job boost for Raytheon
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Update: CBO expects fighter/attack, rotorcraft platforms to make up bulk of future US Navy aircraft procurement
The US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) expects fighter/attack aircraft and combat rotorcraft such as helicopters and tiltrotors to make up more than 80% of the US...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2019: UAE-based Calidus secures domestic COIN aircraft order
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Calidus has secured the first order for its B-250 turboprop aircraft designed for light attack counter-insurgency (COIN).Full story -
US Army delays JLTV production decision, Oshkosh addressing technical challenges
As the US Army weighs possible Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) requirement changes before making a full-rate production decision, Oshkosh Defense has said it has...Full story -
CNO sees continued need for sea-based aviation and unmanned platforms
Admiral Mike Gilday, the new US Navy (USN) chief of naval operations (CNO), said the USN will continue to depend on sea-launched aviation platforms despite the...Full story -
China to overhaul military export regime
China has proposed new legislation to enhance controls of military exports. The ‘Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China (Draft)’ was submitted on 23...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2019: Leonardo launches Skydweller HAPS
Italy’s Leonardo has taken a minority stake in Spanish/US firm Skydweller, which is developing a solar-powered high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) system.Full story -
Covid-19: Airbus pauses Spanish production in line with royal decree
Airbus has temporarily closed its operations in Spain in line with a royal decree limiting movement and industrial activity in the country.Full story -
Indonesia resumes KFX payments
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AUSA 2019: US Army's IBCS could enable joining offensive and defensive fires
The US Army is considering joining offensive and defensive fires units (field artillery and air-defence artillery) in the same spot or structure so the air-defence units...Full story -
US Air Force chief of staff unconcerned with F-35A gun inaccuracy
The US Air Force’s (USAF’s) top officer is not concerned with Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) conventional variant’s gun inaccuracy, an...Full story -
AMPV mission command variant first up on low-rate production line
BAE Systems will begin welding its first Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) hull in March – a mission command variant – as part of a low-rate initial production (LRIP)...Full story -
Surface Navy 2019: Pentagon boosts StormBreaker munition Lot 5 quantity
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Congress wants answers on US Army's OMFV plans, long-range artillery efforts
US lawmakers are seeking additional oversight of the army’s plan to acquire an M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle replacement fleet, as well as associated technology hurdles,...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2019: UAE boosts AEW&C, tanker fleet
The United Arab Emirates’ Air Force and Air Defence (UAEAFAD) announced on 19 November that it was in the closing stages of negotiations with Saab for an additional two...Full story