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US Army deploys Mid-Range Capability in Philippines
Apr 16, 2024, 10:50 by Kapil KajalThe US Army's 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (1MDTF) has deployed its Mid-Range Capability (MRC) weapon system – also known as the Typhon Weapons System – at Northern Luzon...Full story -
Japan Coast Guard orders three more Airbus H225 helicopters
Apr 16, 2024, 06:50 by Ridzwan RahmatJapan's coastguard service has ordered three more Airbus H225 twin-engine helicopters.Full story -
Keel laid for Constellation-class guided-missile frigate lead ship
Apr 16, 2024, 04:50 by Michael FabeyThe keel for the guided-missile frigate Constellation (FFG 62), the lead ship of the new Constellation-class of ships, was laid on 12 April, the US Navy (USN) confirmed.Full story -
Airbus rolls out first A400M for Kazakhstan
Apr 15, 2024, 14:50 by Gareth JenningsAirbus has rolled out the first of a pair of A400M Atlas transport aircraft for the Republic of Kazakhstan, following the application of its new paint scheme at the...Full story -
Hensoldt to consider Eurofighter EK Step 2 options after buyout of ESG
Apr 15, 2024, 12:50 by Gareth JenningsHensoldt is considering how to proceed with its plans to offer a new airborne electronic attack (AEA) capability to Germany, following its recent acquisition of...Full story -
UK continues to open up A400M tactical capabilities, with low-level paradrop now cleared
Apr 15, 2024, 11:05 by Gareth JenningsThe United Kingdom continues to open up the tactical capabilities of the Royal Air Force's (RAF's) Airbus A400M Atlas C1 fleet, with the announcement on 14 April that...Full story -
India test-fires manportable anti-tank guided missile
Apr 15, 2024, 10:35 by Kapil KajalIndia's state-owned Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army have test-fired a manportable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) weapon...Full story -
Australia awards contract for P-8A upgrades
Apr 15, 2024, 09:05 by Akhil KadidalBoeing has been awarded a AUD139.5 million (USD90.1 million) contract to upgrade the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF's) P-8A Poseidon fleet.Full story -
Navy League 2024: Saildrone's wind-powered USVs provide alternative for monotonous missions
Apr 15, 2024, 07:50 by Jeremiah CushmanSaildrone's family of wind- and solar-powered unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) offer a way to free up manned naval assets for more important missions, Richard Jenkins,...Full story -
Navy League 2024: US Navy leadership touts amphibious-ship investments as cost and readiness concerns continue
Apr 15, 2024, 06:20 by Michael FabeyUS Navy (USN) leaders are touting the investments being planned for the country's naval amphibious fleet and associated resources, even as government analysts are...Full story -
UDT 2024: Type 212 NFS lithium-ion battery system tests move forward
Apr 15, 2024, 04:05 by Neil DeeTests of the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery system for the Italian Navy's Improved Todaro (Type 212 NFS)-class submarines are moving forward, according to the Organisation...Full story -
UDT 2024: IAI/Aerotor unveil APUS 25 long-range endurance quadcopter
Apr 12, 2024, 16:50 by Kate TringhamIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Aerotor Unmanned Systems have joined forces to develop a novel unmanned quadcopter designed for long-range endurance missions.Full story -
India issues tender for 97 additional Tejas Mk 1As
Apr 12, 2024, 12:50 by Akhil KadidalThe Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a tender to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 additional Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk...Full story -
UDT 2024: Aselsan to start work on second Deringöz AUV variant
Apr 12, 2024, 11:35 by Kate TringhamAselsan has outlined plans to start expanding its family of Deringöz autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) this year as the first prototype under development progresses...Full story -
UDT 2024: Aselsan progresses development of mini Düfas towed active sonar system
Apr 12, 2024, 10:50 by Kate TringhamTurkish manufacturer Aselsan is progressing development of a miniature version of its Düfas low-frequency towed active sonar system for unmanned surface vessels (USVs),...Full story -
Australia orders Boxers to export to Germany
Apr 12, 2024, 04:50 by Nicholas FiorenzaThe Australian government signed a production agreement with Rheinmetall Defence Australia on 10 April for over 100 Boxer Schwerer Waffenträger Infanterie (sWaTrg Inf)...Full story -
USMC plans to buy high-power ULTV variant
Apr 11, 2024, 15:35 by Aaron LinThe Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV) programme – a US Marine Corps (USMC) replacement for the ageing Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) – will now include a variant with more...Full story -
Leonardo announces new CTTP training partner
Apr 11, 2024, 14:50 by Olivia SavageUS-company Cole Engineering Services Inc (CESI) is joining Leonardo's Team Aurelian for the upcoming British Army's Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP)...Full story -
FIDAE 2024: Embraer sees market for 490 Super Tucanos
Apr 11, 2024, 13:05 by Zach RosenbergEmbraer Defence & Security sees a market for up to 490 A-29 Super Tucano trainer and attack aircraft over the next two decades, Embraer president and CEO Bosco da Costa...Full story -
FIDAE 2024: Brazilian Air Force signs MOU with Embraer to study special mission C-390
Apr 11, 2024, 13:05 by Zach RosenbergThe Brazilian Air Force (FAB) announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Embraer on 10 April at the FIDAE 2024 airshow in Santiago, Chile, to study adapting the...Full story