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Pentagon terminates RKV homeland missile defence upgrade due to ‘technical problems'
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is terminating its programme to develop a more reliable interceptor for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, which was...Full story -
X-60A hypersonic flight research programme completes CDR
The US Air Force’s (USAF’s) X-60A GOLauncher1 (GO1) hypersonic flight research programme recently reached a major milestone by completing its critical design review...Full story -
Second batch of IAF Apache helicopters arrives in India
A second batch of four Boeing ‘AH-64E(I)’ Apache Guardian helicopters for the Indian Air Force (IAF) arrived at the Hindon Air Force Station (AFS) on the outskirts of...Full story -
MBDA unveils future air combat weapon systems concepts
MBDA has unveiled a family of concept air-launched weapons and enabling effectors envisaged to prospectively address the air-to-air, tactical, and deep strike...Full story -
CMN fast patrol boats launched for Saudi navy
The identity of the first two of the 39 boats that are being built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) under a deal with CMN was revealed when a launch ceremony was...Full story -
Bundeswehr places second UTF order for 5-, 15-tonne trucks
The German Bundeswehr has an order with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) for a second batch of unprotected transport vehicles, the company announced on 12 June....Full story -
Australia further validates high-end warfighting capabilities in major naval drills
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has further validated its ability to conduct mid-intensity, high-end warfighting operations with the completion of Fleet Certification...Full story -
Paris Air Show 2019: Saab notes strong international interest in T-X aircraft
Saab is already receiving strong international interest in the T-X trainer aircraft it developed in partnership with Boeing, with the company’s CEO Håkan Buskhe telling...Full story -
Small-arms attack in Hanau underscores increase in far-right threat in Germany, and continuing vulnerability to lone actors
On the night of 19 February, an assailant identified as 43-year-old Tobias Rathjen conducted a small-arms attack targeting a shisha bar in the downtown area of the town...Full story -
US Navy sends second ship to Gulf of Oman after attacks
The US Navy (USN) said it has sent a second guided-missile destroyer, USS Mason (DDG 87), to the Gulf of Oman “to provide assistance” in the aftermath of tanker attacks...Full story -
Indian Air Force receives first Apache attack helicopter
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has received the first of 22 Boeing ‘AH-64E (I)’ Apache Guardian attack helicopters during a ceremony held at the Boeing production facility...Full story -
Philippines to procure ATMOS gun system from Elbit
The Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) is set to conclude its planned procurement of the ATMOS 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled gun system produced by...Full story -
Paris Air Show 2019: Diamond Aircraft launches new maritime surveillance variant
Austria’s Diamond Aircraft unveiled a new maritime surveillance variant of its DA62 light utility twin prop aircraft at the Paris Air Show.Full story -
Mitsui unveils design proposal for JMSDF's OPV plans
Japan’s Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co unveiled during the 2019 Maritime/Air Systems & Technologies Asia exhibition near Tokyo, which was held from 17 to 19 June, its design...Full story -
AFCENT notes continued high airstrike rate in Afghanistan
The US military continued to drop munitions on Afghanistan in January at the near record-breaking levels achieved for 2019, figures released by Air Force Central Command...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2021: US Coast Guard requests 70% cut in aircraft procurement spending
The US Coast Guard (USCG) is requesting USD153.6 million in fiscal year 2021 (FY 2021) for procurement, recapitalisation, and sustainment of its fixed- and rotary-wing...Full story -
Malaysia issues RFI for KAI's FA-50 light fighter
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Airbus proposes ECR/SEAD Eurofighter, emphasises German requirement
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has showcased a new electronic attack and counter-ground-based air defence variant of the Eurofighter combat aircraft as it looks to secure...Full story -
Pakistan to corporatise Heavy Industries Taxila
Pakistan’s Senate passed legislation in late August to support the transformation of state defence enterprise Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) into a corporate entity. The...Full story -
Embraer enters final stretch of KC-390 military certification tests
Embraer is entering the final stretch of military certification tests for its KC-390 tanker/transport aircraft with the goal of it entering service with the Brazilian...Full story