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First F-35 for Poland makes maiden flight
Dec 5, 2024, 10:05 by Gareth JenningsThe first of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft for Poland made its maiden flight on 2 December.Full story -
HII details plan to acquire South Carolina metal fabricator to boost shipbuilding capacity
Dec 5, 2024, 07:20 by Michael FabeyHII officials detailed plans on 4 December to acquire South Carolina metal fabricator to boost shipbuilding capacity. They entered into a definitive agreement to acquire...Full story -
Philippines takes delivery of last on-order Spyder battery
Dec 5, 2024, 07:05 by Sohini MandalThe Philippine Air Force (PAF) has received its third and final battery of Rafael's Spyder self-propelled surface-to-air missile (SAM).Full story -
Poland implements second executive contracts for K9 SPHs and Chunmoo MRLs
Dec 5, 2024, 05:35 by Nicholas FiorenzaSecretary of State at the Polish Ministry of National Defence Paweł Bejda announced during a press conference on 2 December that Poland has begun implementing the second...Full story -
Germany to combine army, air force helicopters into joint brigade
Dec 5, 2024, 04:05 by Gareth JenningsGermany is to combine its army (Heer) and air force (Luftwaffe) helicopters into a joint aviation brigade in response to Russia's continued war in Ukraine.Full story -
Navantia completes first installation of AIP system on board an S-80 Plus-class submarine
Dec 4, 2024, 14:35 by Kate TringhamNavantia has completed installation of the first hydrogen-based air-independent propulsion (AIP) system on board a Spanish Navy S-80 Plus-class diesel-electric attack...Full story -
Project Deimos sees F-35 demonstrate first classified data-share to non-US C2 system
Dec 4, 2024, 14:35 by Gareth JenningsA Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) has conducted a live-fly demonstration of the transfer of data between the United States and a non-US...Full story -
Charles de Gaulle strike group heads to Western Pacific via Red Sea
Dec 4, 2024, 11:50 by Guy ToremansFrance's Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group (CSG), also referred to as the GAN (Groupe AéroNaval) or TF473, set sail from Toulon on 28 November for a five-month...Full story -
Belgian US-based F-35 conversion unit receives first national aircraft
Dec 4, 2024, 11:05 by Gareth JenningsBelgium's US-based conversion unit for the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) received its first national aircraft on 4 December.Full story -
UAE announces formation of airborne brigade
Dec 4, 2024, 11:05 by Jeremy BinnieThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces has formed a dedicated airborne brigade, it was announced during a large military event to mark the 53rd anniversary of the...Full story -
Japan's navy to acquire MQ-9B SeaGuardians
Dec 4, 2024, 10:50 by Oishee MajumdarThe Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) intends to procure General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to...Full story -
US Army funds S&T effort for PrSM Inc 5
Dec 4, 2024, 09:20 by Meredith RoatenA new science and technology (S&T) line of effort will be funded in fiscal year (FY) 2026 for an extended-range ground-based missile, the US Armyrevealed on 3 December.Full story -
Argentina resumes Dardo guided bomb development
Dec 4, 2024, 07:35 by Santiago RivasThe Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina: FAA) has resumed development work of the FAS-850 Dardo glide bomb, an FAA source with knowledge of the programme told...Full story -
US Air Force begins separation testing of Stand-in Attack Weapon
Dec 4, 2024, 04:35 by Zach RosenbergThe US Air Force (USAF) began separation testing of the Northrop Grumman Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), according to a 2 December statement by the service.Full story -
MBDA opens regional office in Brazil
Dec 4, 2024, 04:35 by Victor BarreiraEuropean missile maker MBDA is seeking to strengthen ties with the Brazilian defence technological and industrial base (DTIB), and further contribute to modernising the...Full story -
Update: USMC approves design for autocannon recce vehicle
Dec 4, 2024, 04:05 by Meredith RoatenThe US Marine Corps (USMC) has approved the prototype design for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) 30 mm autocannon variant, a spokesperson told Janes on 27...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Norwegian F-35s, NASAMS take on air defence of Polish hub for Ukraine
Dec 3, 2024, 15:50 by Gareth JenningsNorwegian combat aircraft and ground-based air-defence (GBAD) systems have taken on the safeguarding of airspace over NATO's key hub for equipment transfers to Ukraine...Full story -
US approves upgrade for Indian MH-60R helicopters
Dec 3, 2024, 13:20 by Oishee MajumdarThe US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of communication, sensor, and logistics equipment associated with the Sikorsky MH-60R...Full story -
Rheinmetall and Lithuania begin building artillery ammunition plant
Dec 3, 2024, 11:50 by Nicholas FiorenzaRheinmetall and Lithuania are beginning the construction of a 155 mm artillery ammunition plant in Baisogala, the German company and Lithuanian Ministry of National...Full story -
Hungary, Italy temporarily take on Croatian air defence
Dec 3, 2024, 10:50 by Gareth JenningsHungary and Italy have temporarily taken on the air defence of Croatia while that country continues its transition from the MiG-21 ‘Fishbed' to the Dassault Rafale...Full story