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MSPO 2023: Luch Design Bureau confirms use of Skif-M by Ukrainian forces
The Ukrainian armed forces have received the Skif-M anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system, a spokesperson for the Luch Design Bureau told Janes at the MSPO 2023 defence...Full story -
Fixed-wing UAS completes RN carrier resupply proof-of-concept trial
The UK Royal Navy (RN) and W Autonomous Systems have completed a proof-of-concept activity designed to demonstrate the operation of a fixed-wing cargo-carrying unmanned...Full story -
Intelsat eyes expansion into Africa, Indo-Pacific markets
Satellite communications (satcom) company Intelsat has created a new international business development unit, geared specifically towards expanding the company's...Full story -
Saab to unveil new Future Operator Workspace concept at DSEI 2023
Saab will display for the first time a prototype of its new ‘Future Operator Workspace' concept at the DSEI 2023 exhibition, to be held in London from 12 to 15...Full story -
Anduril acquires Blue Force Technologies, entering large UAV market
Anduril acquired Blue Force Technologies, designer of the Fury unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the company announced on 7 September.Full story -
UK scopes transition plan for directed energy weapons
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is embarking on a three-year ‘Transition Phase' programme designed to support the development and delivery of directed energy weapon...Full story -
USAFE-AFAFRICA demonstrates remote launch, recovery package for Reaper UAV
The US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) and Air Forces Africa (AFAFRICA) has demonstrated a new package for the remote launch and recovery of the General Atomics...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Rheinmetall begins Gepard ammunition deliveries
Rheinmetall has begun delivering 35 mm ammunition for the Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns (SPAAGs) Germany supplied to Ukraine, the company and the German...Full story -
MSPO 2023: Boeing pitches F-15EX Eagle II to Poland
Boeing is formally pitching its F-15EX Eagle II to Poland, saying the air dominance fighter offers the country “unmatched” capabilities.Full story -
MSPO 2023: Poland signs new air-defence contracts
The Polish government approved major contracts for air-defence programmes at the MSPO 2023 defence exhibition in Kielce, Poland. Signed on 5 September in the presence of...Full story -
MSPO 2023: Poland to acquire new command posts for Pilica+ system
Poland will acquire 22 Zenit-MP+ Automated Command Posts (ZSD) for the Pilica+ air-defence system.Full story -
ST Engineering and Ultra develop new vehicle architecture
ST Engineering and Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) have formed a partnership to market a new commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) electronic vehicle architecture, which...Full story -
Lockheed Martin rolls out first F-16 for Slovakia
Lockheed Martin rolled out the first F-16C Block 70 Fighting Falcon multirole combat aircraft for Slovakia during a ceremony at the company's Greenville production...Full story -
Boeing F-15EX completes Integrated Test and Evaluation Phase I
The Boeing F-15EX completed Integrated Test and Evaluation (IT&E) Phase I, the US Air Force (USAF) announced on 30 August.Full story -
Update: Boeing field-tests augmented reality-based maintenance technology
Boeing has conducted the first field test of an augmented reality (AR)-based maintenance technology it has developed to enable swift repair of deployed aircraft.Full story -
MSPO 2023: Kongsberg awarded contract to deliver four additional NSM Coastal Defence System squadrons to Poland
Kongsberg has been awarded a contract worth around NOK16 billion (USD1.5 billion) to deliver four additional Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System (CDS)...Full story -
MSPO 2023: PGZ Group and Javelin JV sign MOU for production in Poland
PGZ Group and the Javelin Joint Venture (JV) (Raytheon and Lockheed Martin) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the production of Javelin missiles in...Full story -
Spectra to provide SlingShot satcom systems to Indonesian Army
The UK's Spectra Group will supply its SlingShot satellite communication (satcom) systems to the Indonesian Army.Full story -
Lockheed Martin delays F-35 deliveries further because of TR-3 issues
Lockheed Martin has had to delay again the delivery of Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3)-standard F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft to international customers as it looks to...Full story -
MSPO 2023: TKMS reveals potential offerings for Polish Navy's ‘Orka' submarine programme
German shipyard Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) is planning to potentially pitch its Type 212 Common Design (CD) submarine for the Polish Navy's ‘Orka' submarine...Full story