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US Army eyes MPE push into Indo-Pacific
Officials with the US Army's cloud computing directorate are developing a series of technology initiatives geared towards integrating the Mission Partner Environment...Full story -
Indonesian Navy takes delivery of German-built minehunters
The Indonesian Navy has officially taken delivery of two new German-built mine-countermeasure vessels (MCMVs) from the Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MoD).Full story -
USCG cutter Healy offloads ONR equipment for Arctic Ocean studies
The US Coast Guard (USCG) cutter Healy (WAGB 20), one of two USCG icebreakers and the only one specifically designed for Arctic research, in late July and early August...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Kongsberg delivering C-UAS systems to Ukraine
Ukraine will receive new counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to enhance the capabilities of its armed forces.Full story -
Brazil issues request for proposals for self-propelled artillery system
The Brazilian Army released its long-awaited request for proposal (RFP) and request for tender (RFT) for a 155 mm self-propelled wheeled artillery system on 2 August, a...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Ukraine to receive new UASs from Rheinmetall
Ukraine will receive new Luna NG (next generation) reconnaissance unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) from Rheinmetall.Full story -
Australia begins northern airbase remediation
Australia is starting to resurface the runway at a key air force base in its Northern Territory. The project is aligned with Australia's effort to strengthen military...Full story -
PT PAL teams up with MBDA to upgrade Indonesia's Bung Tomo class
Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has inked a contract with European missile manufacturer MBDA to enhance the combat capabilities of all three frigates in the...Full story -
Australia-Japan defence agreement comes into force
A landmark agreement between Canberra and Tokyo that allows the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Japan Self-Defence Forces (JSDF) to train and operate on each other's...Full story -
USAF, Northrop test new B-2 digital mission data upgrades
The US Air Force (USAF) and representatives at Northrop Grumman have successfully demonstrated a new digital data transmission capability for the B-2 bomber, as part of...Full story -
Heading east: Japan emerges as key military ally for Europe
Japan is emerging as a key military partner for Europe amid deteriorating security and rising power competition in the Indo-Pacific. For the first time, both the French...Full story -
US Navy grows fleet of ships conducting contractor-owned/contactor-operated UAS operations
With the recent award of contract for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operational support on two Independence-class littoral combat ships (LCSs) and one Freedom-class...Full story -
Smart gains: Chinese military's expanding use of OSINT
The proliferation of publicly available data since the information revolution in the mid-1980s has rapidly increased the role of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in...Full story -
US Army experimenting with weaponised Q-UGV for infantry
The US Army's ‘robotic dog' technology development programme is exploring how it could add an infantry rifle as a payload, the service told Janes recently.Full story -
GRSE launches autonomous underwater vehicle
India's state-owned Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has launched an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) that can be used for a range of military...Full story -
Second batch of 18 Rafales for Indonesia enters order backlog
A second tranche of 18 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft ordered by Indonesia has come into force.Full story -
Continued joint Chinese-Russian naval operations near Aleutians highlight need for greater regional US presence, USCG commandant says
The joint Chinese-Russian surface action group (SAG) of about 10 naval vessels in early August that transited in waters near the Alaskan Aleutian Islands underscores the...Full story -
Update: Australian Army upgrades Bushmasters with satcom capabilities
The Australian Army has integrated satellite communication (satcom) systems into some of its Thales Australia Bushmaster 4×4 protected mobility vehicles, the Australian...Full story -
Indian Army inducts Swathi WLR mountain variant
The Indian Army has announced the induction of six units of a mountain variant of the Swathi Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) to enhance battlefield surveillance.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Biden seeks USD13.1 billion in more Ukraine defence aid
The administration of US President Joe Biden asked Congress on 10 August to approve an additional USD13.1 billion in Ukraine-related military assistance, saying earlier...Full story