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UK launches Defence Drone Strategy
The UK unveiled its Defence Drone Strategy on 22 February to accelerate the adoption and development of unmanned systems across air, sea, and land for the armed forces.Full story -
Spanish Navy decommissions fourth Galerna-class submarine
The Spanish Navy's fourth S 70 (Galerna)-class conventionally powered diesel-electric submarine (SSK) has been retired from service.Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2024: Steadicopter positioning RUAVs for APAC region
Israeli-based Steadicopter Ltd is improving its Black Eagle and Golden Eagle series of rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (RUAVs) and positioning them for the larger...Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2024: Terrex s5 to receive MUM-T capabilities
A range of manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) capabilities are being planned for Singapore's recently unveiled Terrex s5 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2024: Kawasaki progresses with KJ300 engine development
Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries displayed its KJ300 turbofan engine at the Singapore Airshow 2024 held from 20 to 25 February.Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2024: Aero set to complete VPAF L-39NG deliveries
Aero Vodochody AS has delivered its first batch of L-39NG trainer and light-attack aircraft to the Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF), with remaining deliveries expected...Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2024: Indonesia signs for three more CN235-220 transport aircraft
State-owned aerospace company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has received a contract for three more CN235-220 aircraft from the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD).Full story -
French, Finnish, and Swedish forces to embark on US amphibious ships for NATO exercise in Norway
Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) arrived in Harstad, Norway, on 21 February to embark Finnish and Swedish forces, which will combine with...Full story -
US Army learning from Ukraine in Arctic warfare
The US Army is observing lessons regarding inexpensive unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) and electronic warfare (EW) emerging from Ukraine, and making sure its own...Full story -
US Army builds out new cold weather vehicle for command-and-control
The first – almost fully decked out – command-and-control (C2) variants of the Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV), complete with shifted seating arrangements and...Full story -
US Army proving out snowmobiles for resupply, manoeuvre
Soldiers supported brigades from the backs of snowmobiles for the US Army's first large-scale exercise with a significant number of machines, service officials told...Full story -
HII shipyard starts testing aircraft carrier John F Kennedy EMALS with dead-load launches
HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) unit has started testing of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) on aircraft carrier John F Kennedy (CVN 79), marking...Full story -
Greece plans Leopard 1A5 upgrade
The Hellenic Army has received industry proposals for upgrading its Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks (MBTs). An EODH spokesperson confirmed to Janes that the company is...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Ukraine to field first F-16s ‘this summer'
Ukraine is to field the first of its promised Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft “this summer”, the Danish Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on 22...Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2024: United Aircraft reveals UR6000 AAV concept
United Aircraft, a China-based manufacturer of logistics and surveillance rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), revealed a concept of its UR6000 tiltrotor...Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2024: PT Dirgantara secures first military order for N219
State-owned aerospace company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has secured its first-ever contract for the N219 twin-turboprop aircraft with a military customer.Full story -
Portuguese Navy establishes multidomain drone unit
As part of its ambitious effort to widen the use of unmanned systems, the Portuguese Navy has established a squadron-sized unit for the operation of military-grade...Full story -
Turkish aircraft carrier design takes shape
The Turkish Naval Forces has initiated design activities to advance efforts towards acquiring a domestically built aircraft carrier.Full story -
US Army weighing armour, mortar CATVs for Arctic
The US Army needs to buy more Cold-Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATVs) and is considering buying an armoured variant in addition to the general-purpose and cargo...Full story -
Norway upgrades first C-130J to latest newbuild standard
Norway has upgraded the first of its Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to the latest standard now rolling off the production line.Full story