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Pioneer no more: The degradation of Russia's space capabilities
Russia was a pioneering space power in the 20th century; however, since the 21st century, its dominance has declined.Full story -
Wing Loong II UAV recorded in Taiwan ADIZ for first time
A Chinese military Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Wing Loong II (GJ-2) strike-capable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has made its first recorded appearance...Full story -
Australia to invest USD140 million in local munitions manufacturing
The Australian government will invest AUD220 million (USD139.9 million) in state-owned munitions production factories in Mulwala in New South Wales and Benalla in...Full story -
Spain procures Spike LR2 ATGW systems
Spain's Council of Ministers approved the signing of a EUR285 million (USD300 million) contract for 168 Spike LR2 long-range anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) systems, the...Full story -
Naval Group launches first Greek FDI frigate
French shipbuilder Naval Group has officially launched the first Frégate de Défense et d'Intervention (FDI) multimission frigate on order for the Hellenic Navy (HN).Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Aarok UAV to be built in Ukraine
The Ukrainian government has agreed with the Turgis & Gaillard group to the in-country production of its Aarok unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).Full story -
Thales on contract for Miecznik frigate combat system
Thales UK has sealed a contract with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) to supply and integrate the core combat suite for Poland's Miecznik (Swordfish) frigate programme.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Ukraine to receive additional batch of reconnaissance systems from Germany
Ukraine will receive an additional batch of automated reconnaissance systems from Rheinmetall, funded by the German government.Full story -
Update: Australia to retire MRH90 Taipan fleet early
The Australian government is permanently withdrawing its NHIndustries (NHI) MRH90 ‘Taipan' fleet from flight operations.Full story -
HAL hands over first Tejas trainer to IAF
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over the first two-seat Light Combat Aircraft Tejas trainer to the Indian Air Force (IAF).Full story -
Japan accelerates stand-off missile programmes amid tense security environment
Japan is accelerating efforts to procure selected stand-off weapons, including the US-supplied Tomahawk cruise missile, amid deteriorating security conditions in the...Full story -
AUSA 2023: US Army testing out SpaceX satcom capability
The US Army's 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) will be one of the first units to use SpaceX's new defence capability in theatre, the commanding general of...Full story -
French Navy's first new fleet replenishment ship embarks on maiden deployment
Following the completion of a three-week operational sea training period, the first of the French Navy's four new fleet replenishment ships (Batiment Ravitailleur de...Full story -
Denmark joins PESCO military mobility project
Denmark has joined the European Union's (EU's) Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) military mobility project, the Danish Ministry of Defence announced on its...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Lithuania sends naval equipment to Ukraine
Lithuania has transferred maritime radars to the Ukrainian Navy as part of an assistance package.Full story -
Brazilian Army orders armed armoured riverine boats
The Brazilian Army has placed an order to the country's state-owned shipyard Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro (AMRJ) to build four LOpRib (Lancha de Operações...Full story -
Norway opts for UK surveillance solutions for CV90 vehicles
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has selected UK-company Chess Dynamics to provide its surveillance systems for the country's Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90)...Full story -
Japan enacts new defence industry law
Japanese legislation to strengthen the country's defence industrial base has come into force, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) in Tokyo has confirmed to Janes.Full story -
Latvia revealed to be undisclosed customer of Cayuse Warrior light attack helicopter
Latvia is to field the MD Helicopters (MDH) MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light attack rotorcraft in a deal that was disclosed by neither the manufacturer nor the customer.Full story -
Turkey develops indigenous Altay powerpack
Turkey has developed an indigenous powerpack for its Altay main battle tank (MBT), which will be fitted in all serial production vehicles from lot-2 onwards, Serhat...Full story