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WDS 2024: RoCA deploys Tron Future Tech's C-UAS
The Republic of China Army (RoCA) has deployed a modular counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) developed by Taiwan's Tron Future Tech, the company told Janes at the...Full story -
Hacked documents shed light on Iranian UAVs offered to Russia
A series of documents released by an Iranian hacking network have seemingly revealed new variants and specifications for Iranian one-way-attack (OWA) unmanned aerial...Full story -
WDS 2024: Saudi Arabia strikes deal to locally manufacture TRD Singapore jammer
Saudi Arabia has struck a deal with counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) manufacturer TRD Singapore to locally manufacture its Orion-H9 radio frequency (RF) jammer.Full story -
Turkey selects Northrop Grumman for F-16 EW upgrades
Turkey will upgrade its fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft with Northrop Grumman's latest electronic warfare (EW) suite, with plans to integrate the system into future...Full story -
Nigerian Air Force inducts T129 attack helicopters
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) held a ceremony to formally induct its new T129 attack helicopters and a King Air 360ER into service at NAF Base, Makurdi, on 6 February.Full story -
UK leases unrequired H135 helicopters to Australia for training
The United Kingdom has leased to Australia five Airbus H135 Juno helicopters to be used for pilot training.Full story -
AUKUS partners trial autonomous systems in Australia
Australia hosted a robotics and autonomous systems trial under the AUKUS Pillar 2 initiative to evaluate the technologies' resilience and performance in contested...Full story -
Boeing T-7A undergoing flutter, climatic testing
The Boeing T-7A Red Hawk is undergoing flutter testing at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB) and climatic ground testing at Eglin AFB, Evelyn Moore, Boeing's programme manager...Full story -
Lockheed Martin pushes C-130J for Sweden
Lockheed Martin is pushing its C-130J Hercules airlifter for Sweden, announcing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with national industry on 6 February.Full story -
Analysis – Lightning strikes: F-35 continues to storm Europe
Two recent announcements pertaining to the Czech Republic and Greece confirmed the seemingly relentless progress of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike...Full story -
Bahrain inducts AH-1Z attack helicopters
Bahrain's new AH-1Z attack helicopters were formally inducted into service during a ceremony attended by King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa on 5 February, the 56th...Full story -
DOT&E cites operational success but notes reliability issues on carrier Ford
US Navy (USN) aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) has proven the effectiveness of its flight operations and other vital systems during recent deployments and...Full story -
China completing development of CH-7 stealth UCAV
China's Cai Hong 7 (Rainbow 7, or CH-7) stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) has completed testing and is on schedule to conclude development in 2024, according...Full story -
UK restates commitment to full F-35 programme of record
The United Kingdom has reasserted its commitment to procuring 138 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning combat aircraft, having recently shied away from the full programme of...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Netherlands cancels F-16 sale to Draken International, freeing up airframes for Kyiv
The Netherlands has cancelled a previously announced sale of Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft to private training contractor Draken International,...Full story -
New Zealand Army to introduce Bushmasters into service
The New Zealand Army has laid out its plans to introduce Bushmaster 4×4 Protected Mobility Vehicles into service.Full story -
Malaysia deploys newly received G2000 Mk II interceptors in Sandakan
Malaysia will deploy all four of its newly received G2000 Mk II fast interceptor craft (FIC) at its Sandakan Naval Base in East Malaysia, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN)...Full story -
Banco do Brasil stops offering export guarantees for local defence industry
Brazil's state-owned Banco do Brasil (BB) recently announced it will no longer use its equity capital in business with the country's defence sector. Responsibility for...Full story -
Greece announces plans for joint production of Constellation-class frigates
Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias has announced that the country is interested in the joint production of a modified version of the Constellation-class...Full story -
Finland to deploy fighters for first time to NATO's air policing missions
Finland is to send combat aircraft to NATO's Southern Air Policing mission, marking the first out-of-area operational deployment for the Nordic country since joining the...Full story