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NIDV, Embraer sign co-operation agreement on C-390, A-29 aircraft for the Netherlands
Netherlands Industries for Defence and Security (NIDV) and Embraer have agreed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) geared at co-operation between the respective national...Full story -
Maiden flight for German Sea Tiger helo
The NHIndustries (NHI) NH90 Sea Tiger for the German Navy (Deutsche Marine) made its maiden flight on 30 November.Full story -
US State Department official underscores industry involvement, data sharing for AUKUS
Australia, the UK, and the US will need to depend on industry and more streamlined processes for sharing data and technology for their AUKUS agreement to succeed,...Full story -
UK to equip Poseidon MRA1 with Sting Ray torpedo
The United Kingdom is to arm its fleet of Boeing P-8A Poseidon MRA1 maritime multimission aircraft (MMA) with the domestically developed Sting Ray torpedo.Full story -
Bundestag approves Eurofighter EK
The German Bundestag has approved development of the Eurofighter Elektronischer Kampf (EK) electronic warfare (EW) aircraft for the Luftwaffe.Full story -
Singapore Aster 30 achieves full operational capability
The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF's) Aster 30 SAMP/T (Sol-Air Moyenne-Portée/Terrestre or surface-to-air medium range/land based) self-propelled surface-to-air...Full story -
Damen awarded contract for Portuguese Navy's new multi-purpose vessel
Damen Shipyards Group has been awarded a contract for the design, construction, and outfitting of a new multi-purpose vessel for the Portuguese Navy.Full story -
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 -
Lockheed Martin flies first production F-35s equipped with TR-3 upgrade
Lockheed Martin has flown the first production F-35s equipped with Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) hardware and software upgrades, the manufacturer confirmed on 28 November....Full story -
UAE commissions first Gowind corvette
The first of the two Gowind corvettes the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ordered from France's Naval Group was commissioned into service on 29 November, the UAE Ministry of...Full story -
SAMI, Embraer to co-operate on C-390 for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and Embraer have agreed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) geared at co-operation between the respective national defence...Full story -
Lithuania acquires H145M helicopters for special forces and other roles
Lithuania has acquired three Airbus Helicopters H145M rotorcraft that its State Border Guard Service (Valstybės Sienos Apsaugos Tarnyba: VSAT) will use for special...Full story -
Spain signs for SIRTAP UAS
Spain has acquired the Airbus SIRTAP unmanned aircraft system (UAS), the manufacturer announced on 29 November.Full story -
Romania receives first F-16s from Norway
Romania has received from Norway the first of 32 surplus Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft it contracted in November 2022.Full story -
Iran commissions replacement Caspian frigate
The Northern Fleet of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) officially received its new frigate on 27 November, nearly six years after its previous one sank in an...Full story -
British Army Foxhounds to take on command role
Up to 50 of the British Army's Foxhound vehicles will be converted into command variants under a GBP19.76 million (USD24.92 million) sole-source contract with General...Full story -
US DoD Inspector General recommends delay for US Navy MQ-25A purchase
A report by the US Department of Defense (DoD) Inspector General (IG) recommended a delay to the US Navy's (USN's) Boeing MQ-25A Stingray purchase.Full story -
Canadian MQ-9 Reaper operational capability delayed to 2028
Canada's planned purchase of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9 Reaper under the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) programme has been delayed...Full story -
Upgraded German Puma IFV deliveries delayed
The German Federal Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 27 November that deliveries of upgraded Puma infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) have been delayed. The ministry...Full story -
French DGA orders first seven OPVs for French Navy
The French defence procurement agency, Directorate General of Armament (DGA), has ordered seven new multi-purpose offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the French Navy.Full story