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Update: US CV-22B Osprey crashes in Japanese waters
A Bell Boeing CV-22 Osprey of the US Air Force (USAF) has crashed in Japanese waters.Full story -
AUKUS leaders tout Pillar 1 submarine achievements and goals despite US submarine production lag
US, UK, and Australian leaders noted their AUKUS agreement Pillar 1 milestones and plans on 1 December, even as the US struggles to reach its own desired submarine...Full story -
South Korea selects KC-390 for acquisition
The South Korean government has announced that it has selected the Embraer KC-390 Millenium transport aircraft for its Large Transport Aircraft-II (LTA-II) acquisition...Full story -
Australia test-fires AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer
The Australian Army test-fired artillery rounds from an AS9 Huntsman 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled howitzer (SPH) at the Proof and Experimental Establishment in Port...Full story -
Spanish Navy commissions first S-80 Plus-class submarine
The Spanish Navy's first new S-80 Plus-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK) has been commissioned into service following the completion of sea acceptance trials.Full story -
Defence acquisition jumps ahead across Europe in 2022, but research lags
Total defence spending across the European Union (EU) in 2022 was EUR240 billion (USD260.6 billion) – a 6% increase compared to 2021 and a record high in absolute terms...Full story -
UK surveillance aircraft searching Gaza for hostages
The United Kingdom has deployed surveillance aircraft to the Gaza region to help in the search for British nationals taken hostage by Hamas, the UK defence minister...Full story -
Still facing hurdles for Pillar 1, AUKUS countries detail Pillar 2 ambitions
While questions remain about the ability of Australia, the UK, and the US (AUKUS) to meet submarine requirement commitments for their AUKUS Pillar 1 agreement, the trio...Full story -
South Korea launches first military spy satellite
South Korea has launched its first military reconnaissance satellite using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.Full story -
Japan becomes observer on Eurodrone project
Japan has attained official observer status on the Eurodrone project, the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) announced on 30 November.Full story -
Taiwan conducts drills to counter Chinese amphibious landings
The Republic of China (RoC) Armed Forces have initiated conducting drills to boost operational preparedness to counter Chinese amphibious landings on Taiwan beaches in...Full story -
US approves possible sale of air-launched munitions for RoKAF F-35s
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of munitions for South Korea's Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning IIs.Full story -
Anduril unveils Roadrunner VTOL and C-UAS
Anduril unveiled a reusable, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) air vehicle on 1 December. The twin turbojet-powered vehicle, dubbed Roadrunner, can be fitted with...Full story -
NNSA details US nuclear warhead modernisation timeframes
The US is undergoing large-scale recapitalisation of its nuclear deterrent capability, with warheads central in this process: five warhead programmes are under way, two...Full story -
Janes welcomes Rachel Morowitz as Head of Strategic Partnerships
The trusted global agency for open-source defense intelligence today welcomes Rachel Morowitz to drive Janes strategic partnerships.Full story -
Bundeswehr orders Dingo 2s to replace vehicles donated to Ukraine
The Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and...Full story -
Unmanned systems begin to dominate military operations in Gulf
Recent events underscore how military operators are beginning to increasingly test and deploy unmanned systems in the Gulf.Full story -
British Army soldiers embed with Japanese army for first time
British Army soldiers embedded with the Japan Ground Self‐Defense Force (JGSDF) for the first time during Exercise ‘Vigilant Isles 23' in Japan from 15 to 26 November.Full story -
Parting shot: PAF inducts JF-17 Block III aircraft
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has started to induct into service the latest version of the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)/Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) JF-17...Full story -
Canada selects Poseidon MMA
Canada has selected the Boeing P-8A Poseidon multimission maritime aircraft (MMA) to fulfil its Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) requirement.Full story