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Croatia receives first Rafale fighter from France
Croatia received the first of 12 Dassault Rafale combat aircraft from France on 2 October, the Croatian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced.Full story -
UK stratospheric HAPS project enters next phase
The UK has selected two companies – Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and Airbus subsidiary AALTO – to compete in the second phase of Project Aether, Janes learnt.Full story -
Germany and Israel sign joint declaration of intent on Arrow
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, signed a joint declaration of intent in Berlin on 28 September on Germany's...Full story -
New Zealand issues RFP to equip Bushmasters with communications systems
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for services related to development and installation of communications and digital...Full story -
Partner 2023: BVP M-80AB2 armed with 30 mm cannon breaks cover
Serbia's Military Technical Institute (MTI) rolled out the latest variant of the M-80 at the Partner 2023 exhibition in Belgrade.Full story -
Poland presented with first Saab 340 AEW&C aircraft
Poland has been presented with the first of two Saab 340 Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft contracted earlier in 2023.Full story -
Partner 2023: TRB rolls out Vihor 4×4
Tehnički Remont Bratunac (TRB) from Republika Srpska in Bosnia debuted its new Vihor 4×4 at the Partner 2023 defence exhibition in Belgrade. The multirole vehicle joins...Full story -
US looking to create single naval approach for Arctic operations
Having been successful in blurring the lines of US naval command responsibilities for Atlantic Ocean theatres, the US Navy (USN) is looking to create a similar single...Full story -
Nigeria signs for Cayuse Warrior Plus light attack helicopters
Nigeria has signed for MD Helicopters (MDH) MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Plus (CWP) light attack helicopters, the company announced on 28 September.Full story -
Q-CTRL, Diraq partner to develop quantum computing technologies for defence
Sydney-based quantum-focused companies Q-CTRL and Diraq have partnered to develop advanced quantum computing technologies under three multimillion-dollar projects...Full story -
Australia to retire MRH90 Taipan fleet early
The Australian government is permanently withdrawing its NHIndustries MRH90 ‘Taipan' fleet from flight operations.Full story -
USAF seeks new SIGINT collection, processing capabilities
The US Air Force's (USAF's) research division is looking to develop advanced cyber and signals intelligence (SIGINT) processing capabilities, which once developed and...Full story -
Northrop Grumman awarded US Air Force contract to build Stand-in Attack Weapon
The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Northrop Grumman a USD705 million contract to develop and test the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), an air-to-ground missile intended...Full story -
Slovakia receives first Patria AMV XP 8×8 armoured combat vehicle
Slovakia received its first Patria 8×8 Armoured Modular Vehicle (AMV) XP on 26 September for integration work by local companies, the Slovak Ministry of Defence (MoD)...Full story -
First PPA in ‘light plus' configuration delivered to Italian Navy
Fincantieri has delivered the Italian Navy's first multi-purpose offshore patrol ship (Pattugliatore Polivalente d'Altura: PPA) configured for medium-intensity (light...Full story -
Zen Technologies to provide C-UAS and driving simulators to Indian Army
Hyderabad-based Zen Technologies secured two contracts worth INR2.27 billion (USD27.3 million) and INR1.2 billion from the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) in September...Full story -
Partner 2023: Serbia modernises 2S1 Gvozdika
Serbia's Srboauto has begun modernising the Serbian Army's 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery systems. The upgrade includes the ability to fire extended-range...Full story -
South Korea showcases stealth UCAV
The South Korean military revealed a stealthy, tailless unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) during the country's 75th Armed Forces Day parade on 26 September.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Draganfly tasked with UAV training, systems take on mine clearance duties
Draganfly has been awarded a multi-year contract by Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs to develop training programmes for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations.Full story -
Australian Army unveils new order of battle to strengthen defence in north
Major changes to the Australian Army's capability and structure including the transfer of key combat units from South Australia to the country's north were announced by...Full story