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Update: Pentagon and Lockheed Martin in fight over F-35 FRACAS data, says former programme official
The Pentagon wants a specific set of data from Lockheed Martin if it is to consider entering a performance-based logistics (PBL) arrangement for the F-35 Lightning II...Full story -
Ukraine evolves thermobaric rockets, grenades
Based on lessons learned from fighting in the Donbass region, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking new thermobaric rockets and has introduced new grenades.Full story -
Saudi military reveals unmanned boat attacked tanker in Gulf of Aden
There was a failed attempted unmanned boat attack off Yemen’s Gulf of Aden coastline on 3 March, the Saudi-led coalition announced the following day.Full story -
Finnish Border Guard outlines future investment requirements, rising costs
The Finnish Border Guard (FBG) is expecting to make a number of new acquisitions in the coming years, although rising operational costs continue to take a toll on the...Full story -
USN to launch MALD-N production
The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is to launch production of the Raytheon Miniature Air Launched Decoy – Navy (MALD-N), with a notification for an impending...Full story -
Germany to end anti-IS Tornado reconnaissance mission
Germany will end its Tornado reconnaissance flights against the so-called Islamic State (IS) on 31 March, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 11 March after the...Full story -
US DoD awards USD525 million contract modification for Black Hawk production
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Sikorsky a USD525.4 million contract modification to manufacture 40 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the US Army and...Full story -
Brazil to expand its border monitoring system
The Brazilian Army is to expand its ambitious and complex Integrated Border Control System (SISFRON) starting in 2021, the service told Jane’s on 3 February.Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2020: Australia's EOS expands in Singapore
Australian firm EOS Defence Systems has expanded its presence in Singapore to pursue what the company sees as emerging opportunities in the market to supply remote...Full story -
Indian MoD concludes price negotiations for 118 Arjun Mk 1A MBTs
India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has concluded negotiations with the state-owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to acquire 118 units of the indigenously developed Arjun...Full story -
Pentagon lacks performance metrics for F-35's ALIS logistics system
The Pentagon is unable to judge the overall performance of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter’s (JSF’s) Autonomic Logistics Information System...Full story -
Indian Air Force needs to upgrade Su-30MKI, says former air marshal
The Indian Air Force (IAF) must address the need to upgrade its fleet of Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters, according to a former senior commander of the service.Full story -
Australia begins construction of third Arafura-class OPV
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) announced on 27 March that construction work had begun on the third of 12 Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) on...Full story -
IrvinGQ develops airdrop cage for THeMIS UGV
UK-based aerial delivery equipment and parachute developer IrvinGQ has developed ATAX, an airdrop system that can deliver Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS)...Full story -
UVZ upgrades STANAG-compatible 2S19M1-155 155 mm howitzer
Russia’s Uralvagonzavod (UVZ: a subsidiary of state corporation Rostec) has upgraded its STANAG-compatible 2S19M1-155 Msta-S 155 mm self-propelled howitzer (SPH), a...Full story -
Northrop Grumman to support Taiwan F-5 fleet with new parts
Northrop Grumman has been contracted to provide parts for the F-5 Tiger II combat aircraft in support of a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) customer, which is understood to...Full story -
Turkey deploys HAWK to Idlib
The Turkish Armed Forces have deployed at least one MIM-23 HAWK surface-to-air missile system to Syria’s Idlib province.Full story -
Japan launches third Hibiki-class ocean surveillance ship
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (E&S) has launched the third Hibiki-class ocean surveillance ship on order for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).Full story -
Update: Newer F-35As cracking due to gun use
The Pentagon has restricted gun use on Lot 9 and newer Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) conventional variants to combat-only after...Full story -
Block 2 IRST flies on Super Hornet
The US Navy (USN) and Boeing have flown the new Block 2 infrared search and track (IRST) long-range passive targeting pod on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft.Full story