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Royal Navy to upgrade Merlin HM2 radar
The UK Royal Navy (RN) is to upgrade the radar of its Lockheed Martin AW101 Merlin HM2 maritime helicopters to see them out to their planned 2040 retirement date.Full story -
Malaysian shipyard pushes back delivery of first LCS to 2026
Malaysia's Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS) has once again pushed back the expected delivery date for the country's first Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ship (LCS).Full story -
South Korea starts production of MUAV
South Korea has started production of its domestically developed Medium-Altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MUAV).Full story -
IAV 2024: British Army only has confirmed funding for 18% of equipment plan
The British Army only has confirmed funding for 18% of its GBP44 billion (USD55.9 billion) Equipment Plan 2023–33, British Army's Chief of the General Staff General...Full story -
US Navy issues new FXR request for information
A request for information (RFI) released by US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) on 16 January has called for industry input to inform future decisions on development...Full story -
UMEX 2024: Innovation Composites Aerospace Group showcases Sea Ghost maritime attack USV
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) Innovation Composites Aerospace Group showcased the Sea Ghost maritime attack unmanned surface vessel (USV) at the Unmanned Systems...Full story -
IAV 2024: Hungary has framework agreement for Nurol Makina 4×4 vehicles
Hungary has a framework agreement for Nurol Makina vehicles, Janes learnt at Defence iQ's International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2024 conference being held in London from...Full story -
UMEX 2024: Edge Group to supply 200 rotary-wing UAVs to UAE MoD
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) Edge Group signed a contract to supply 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) during the...Full story -
IAV 2024: Hungary arms its Lynx IFVs with Hero loitering munitions
Hungary will arm its Lynx infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) with Hero loitering munitions, Janes learnt at Defence iQ's International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2024...Full story -
Hermeus satisfied with Quarterhorse Mk 0 testing, constructing Mk 1
Following ground tests of its Quarterhorse Mk 0 ‘dynamic iron bird', Hermeus is preparing to complete the build of and unveil its first flight-test vehicle, dubbed Mk 1.Full story -
Ireland moves towards procurement of new multirole vessel
The Irish Department of Defence (DoD) has issued a prior information notice for the procurement of a new multirole vessel (MRV) for the Irish Naval Service (INS) on the...Full story -
PLA exercises with YJ-62 anti-ship missile in Northern Theater Command
The 333rd Coastal Defence Brigade of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Northern Theater Command (NTC) has deployed land-attack YJ-62 anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs)...Full story -
UMEX 2024: Edge Group unveils new autonomous platforms
Edge Group unveiled three new autonomous platforms on the opening day of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) 2024 show held in Abu Dhabi from 23 to 25...Full story -
UMEX 2024: Flightwin displays multi-purpose rotary-wing UAVs
China-based cargo unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) developer Flightwin Innovation Technology Company exhibited a range of rotary-wing UAVs during the Unmanned Systems...Full story -
F-35 value to UK ‘significantly higher' than before, Lockheed Martin
The value of the F-35 programme to the economy of the United Kingdom is now “significantly higher” than it was just a few years ago, Lockheed Martin has said.Full story -
UMEX 2024: Cobtec Sunflower 200 UAV to enter into service with UAE
China-based Cobtec Ltd has confirmed the acquisition of the Sunflower 200 long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) by an undisclosed Dubai-based entity, a company...Full story -
Indian Army approves advanced rocket development
The Indian Army has approved the development of advanced rockets for its Pinaka Multi‐Barrel Rocket Launchers (MBRLs),a source at India's state-owned rocket manufacturer...Full story -
Royal Brunei Air Force receives first two C295MWs
The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) has received its first two out of four ordered Airbus C295MW transport aircraft.Full story -
Indonesia awards contract for 45 Atmaca anti-ship missile rounds
Indonesia has awarded local defence company PT Republik Defensindo the contract to procure an initial batch of Atmaca anti-ship guided missiles from Turkey, Janes has...Full story -
UMEX 2024: Edge announces large UAE order for armed UGVs
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) Edge Group announced on 24 January during the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) 2024 show held in Abu Dhabi that the...Full story