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EU launches new naval mission to protect naval shipping in Red Sea
Feb 21, 2024, 15:50 by Kate TringhamThe European Union (EU) has officially launched its new maritime operation to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Sweden presents its largest military support package for Kyiv
Feb 21, 2024, 15:05 by Nicholas FiorenzaThe Swedish government announced its largest military support package for Ukraine on its website on 20 February. The SEK7.1 billion (USD683 million) package includes a...Full story -
Turkey flies Kaan fighter for first time
Feb 21, 2024, 13:50 by Gareth JenningsTurkey has flown its Kaan National Combat Aircraft (MMU) for the first time, Turkish Aerospace (TA) announced.Full story -
US Coast Guard establishes Polar Coordination Office
Feb 21, 2024, 13:50 by Michael FabeyThe US Coast Guard (USCG) has established a Polar Coordination Office (CG-PCO) under the USCG Director of Marine Transportation Systems (CG-5PW), the service confirmed...Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2024: Singapore to embark on Apache life extension programme
Feb 21, 2024, 12:35 by Ridzwan RahmatSingapore's fleet of Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters will soon undergo a life extension programme (LEP).Full story -
India's Arjun Mk 1A programme faces delay
Feb 21, 2024, 11:50 by Kapil KajalThe deliveries of Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO's) Arjun Mk 1A main battle tanks (MBTs) to the Indian Army will experience a delay because of an...Full story -
Shelling out: US Army on road to 100,000 rounds per month of 155 mm ammo
Feb 21, 2024, 09:50 by Meredith RoatenIt has been more than a year since the US Army announced its ramp-up of 155 mm ammunition was under way. Now, the Pentagon has to find a way to more than double its...Full story -
Collins concerns: Australian submarines face upgrade challenge
Feb 21, 2024, 07:50 by Julian KerrAlthough planning is well-advanced for the Life of Type Extension (LOTE) planned for all six of the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) conventionally powered Collins-class...Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2024: Chinese AR-500 rotary-wing UAV gets teeth
Feb 21, 2024, 05:50 by Akhil KadidalThe Aviation Industry Corporation of China's (AVIC's) AR-500 rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) being developed for naval (including carrier-borne) operations...Full story -
US Army seeks more effective UAV in the Arctic
Feb 21, 2024, 05:50 by Meredith RoatenAfter the US Army announced it would not buy any more RQ-7 Shadows, an11th Airborne Division official told Janes that the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) could not be used...Full story -
MD Helicopters relaunches MD 530F as TH/AH530
Feb 21, 2024, 04:20 by Gareth JenningsMD Helicopters (MDH) has relaunched its MD 530F rotorcraft as the TH530 and AH530 for the military trainer and light attack markets respectively, a company spokesperson...Full story -
US CBO projects growing debt, interest payments over next decade
Feb 21, 2024, 04:20 by Jeremiah CushmanThe Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its regular 10-year budget and economic report on 7 February, projecting growing deficits, public debt, and costs...Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2024: Singapore to replace fleet of Heron 1, Hermes 450 UAVs
Feb 21, 2024, 03:20 by Ridzwan RahmatThe Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will be replacing its fleet of Heron 1 and Hermes 450 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of the service's renewal plans.Full story -
Pacific Fleet commander wants wraps kept on unmanned capability development
Feb 20, 2024, 16:50 by Richard ScottAnxious to avoid gifting an operational advantage to China, the US Navy's senior officer in the Pacific said the service will maintain a veil of secrecy over the pace at...Full story -
Ghana Air Force makes case for Super Tucano acquisition
Feb 20, 2024, 15:35 by Jeremy BinnieThe Ghana Air Force hosted an event to promote the A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to the defence minister and other senior officials and officers on 19...Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2024: China develops VTOL electric cargo UAV
Feb 20, 2024, 12:50 by Akhil KadidalChina is developing a new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for short-range cargo transport tasks.Full story -
Janes prioritizes innovation to support evolving customer requirements
Feb 20, 2024, 09:31 by User Not FoundThe trusted global agency for open-source defense intelligence today announced the next phase in its evolution of product management and innovation excellence to drive enhanced decision support solutions.Full story -
Australia to expand surface combatant fleet
Feb 20, 2024, 08:05 by Jon Grevatt & Andrew MacDonaldThe Australian government has announced a major expansion of the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) surface combatant fleet. Under plans announced on 20 February in...Full story -
UK to review Chinook buy in Q1 2024
Feb 19, 2024, 15:05 by Gareth JenningsThe UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is to review its plan to acquire new Boeing H-47 Extended Range (ER) Chinook helicopters later in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, ahead...Full story -
Indian Air Force test-fires SAMAR air-defence system
Feb 19, 2024, 15:05 by Kapil KajalThe Indian Air Force test-fired its newly inducted Surface to Air Missile for Assured Retaliation (SAMAR) air-defence system during Exercise ‘Vayu Shakti-24', which took...Full story