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IDEX 2025: Edge to deliver Jeer UAV, not Reach-S, to UAE
Edge will deliver its Jeer unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces instead of the Reach-S, the group's chairman told Janes during...Full story -
NAVDEX 2025: Saab unveils phased-array coastal surveillance radar
Saab unveiled a coastal surveillance radar at the NAVDEX 2025 exhibition, held in Abu Dhabi from 17 to 21 February.Full story -
IDEX 2025: IAI working on Arrow 5 interceptor
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is working on the Arrow 5 ballistic missile interceptor, Boaz Levy, the company's CEO told Janes during the International Defence...Full story -
Japan launches fourth Hibiki-class surveillance vessel
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the fourth Hibiki-class ocean surveillance vessel on order for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).Full story -
Australian UH-60Ms achieve initial operating capability
The Australian Army's Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks have achieved initial operating capability (IOC), the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has announced.Full story -
Brazilian defence exports continue to rise
The Brazilian defence industrial base exported USD1.8 billion in products and solutions in 2024, the Brazilian government said on 12 February.Full story -
IDEX 2025: Flyer Defense relaunches smaller special forces vehicle
The US company Flyer Defense unveiled its Flyer 60-6 ultralight tactical vehicle at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 held in Abu Dhabi from...Full story -
NATO's CMRE develops AI-enhanced capability for detecting drifting mines
NATO's Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) has developed – and demonstrated in sea trials – the integration of two different sensor technologies,...Full story -
Spain's SIRTAP prototype flight scheduled for August or September, says MoD
The first prototype of Spain's SIRTAP unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is currently in production, and its first test flight is scheduled for August or September, Spain's...Full story -
IDEX 2025: Calidus launches lighter 8×8 armoured vehicle
The Emirati company Calidus unveiled its new 8×8 light infantry fighting vehicle (LIFV) during the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 held in Abu...Full story -
IDEX 2025: Calidus B-250 turboprop set for first flight
The first production model of the Calidus B-250 turboprop light attack aircraft will take its first flight later in 2025, Lahej al-Falasi, the chief of the company's...Full story -
Hensoldt awarded EUR17.6 million contract to develop optical detection system for Bundeswehr
The German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) awarded a EUR17.6 million (USD18.4 million) contract to sensor...Full story -
NAVDEX 2025: ADSB debuts FA-400 offshore patrol vessel
Edge Group subsidiary Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) showcased for the first time in public its new 45 m offshore patrol vessel (OPV), the FA-400, at the Naval Defence &...Full story -
Ukraine and Helsing expand AI co-operation development
The Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine and Munich-headquartered defence company Helsing have agreed on expanding their co-operation in artificial intelligence...Full story -
IDEX 2025: Anavia details progress of HT-100 Naval UAV
Anavia, an Edge Group entity, exhibited a scale model of the naval version of its HT-100 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the International Defence Exhibition &...Full story -
IDEX 2025: Updated T-90MS makes its debut with offers of licenced-production
Russian armoured vehicle manufacturer Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) debuted an updated T-90MS main battle tank (MBT) at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX)...Full story -
Slovenia procures Patria 8×8 AMVs with Finnish support
Slovenia and Finland have signed a letter of intent (LoI) on 13 February on support for the procurement of Patria 8×8 Armoured Modular Vehicles (AMVs), the Finnish...Full story -
IDEX 2025: Edge Group unveils HT-750 rotary-wing UAV
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) Edge Group unveiled its unmanned helicopter HT-750 at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 held in Abu Dhabi...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: No current plans for more than 17 Gravehawks amid latest aid announcement, says UK MoD
The Gravehawk air-defence systems to be supplied to Ukraine – funded and developed by the UK and Denmark – will number 17, with no current plans for more, the UK...Full story -
Leonardo to supply BMS for Thailand's infantry combat vehicles
Leonardo DRS, a US subsidiary of the Italian group, has secured a contract worth USD7 million to deliver its battle management system (BMS) to the Royal Thai Army (RTA).Full story