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Russia launches new Project 20380 corvette
Russia launched its seventh Project 20380 Steregushchiy-class corvette at Severnaya Shipyard in St Petersburg on 12 March.Full story -
Thales seeks to expand Cyberlab beyond Belgium
Thales has secured a range of military customers for its ‘Cyberlab’ in Tubize, Belgium, and now plans to roll the concept out to its subsidiaries in other countries, the...Full story -
Argentina progresses aircraft procurement and upgrades
The Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina: FAA) is progressing some of its chief procurement and upgrade programmes, despite both the Covid-19 and economic crises...Full story -
UMS Skeldar launches V-150 VTOL UAV
UMS Skeldar launched the V-150 vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle (VTOL UAV) on 3 March, with the platform offering a smaller and cheaper option for...Full story -
Avalon 2019: Northrop Grumman signs Triton industry deal with Australia
Northrop Grumman has signed an agreement with the Australian government, committing the US corporation to expand its engagement with local industry on programmes...Full story -
CH-53K IOC to be delayed as “major schedule revision” planned to correct faults
The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter will miss its initial operating capability (IOC) date of December 2019 as the Program Office plans a “major...Full story -
Turkey's FNSS to supply Kunduz AACE to Philippines, says report
Turkey’s FNSS Savunma Sistemleri (FNSS) has been awarded a contract to provide an undisclosed number of Kunduz Armoured Combat Earthmovers (AACEs) to the Philippine...Full story -
US Air Force awards Edgybees contract for Argus augmented reality software
The US Air Force on 17 March awarded Edgybees a contract for the company’s Argus augmented reality (AR) software solution, according to a company statement.Full story -
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