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Australia certifies amphibious force
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has certified its Australian Amphibious Force (AAF) and the new service is now ready for deployment, Janes has learnt.Full story -
Australia releases image of Chinese intelligence ship amid major exercise
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has released images of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessel that is said to be on passage near the country while...Full story -
US Marine Corps MV-22 crash traced to hard clutch engagement
A fatal 8 June 2022 US Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22 crash in Glamis, California, was traced to dual hard clutch engagement (HCE) in the right engine assembly, according to...Full story -
DroneShield shifts C-UAS development focus to software, AI
The US government has awarded DroneShield a USD33 million order, the largest to date for the counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) and electronic warfare (EW)...Full story -
US Army seeking tube-launched, anti-armour UAVs
On 7 July the US Army announced the May initiation of the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) programme, intended to deliver a soldier-portable,...Full story -
US DoD contracts Apaches for Egypt, Kuwait
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Boeing a production contract for the AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter, for work that includes Egypt and Kuwait.Full story -
Japan to induct new rifles from FY 2024
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) will induct Type 20 5.56×45 mm assault rifles, produced by Japanese manufacturer Howa Machinery, from fiscal year (FY) 2024.Full story -
Wildcat trials Martlet missile in counter-UAS role
The UK Royal Navy (RN) Wildcat Maritime Force has completed first air-to-air firings of the Thales Martlet multirole missile as part of the latest live trials of the...Full story -
Update: Saudi Arabia signs for Akinci UAVs in record deal with Turkey
Saudi Arabia has ordered the Baykar Bayraktar Akıncı armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as part of a record-breaking defence procurement deal with Turkey, it was...Full story -
Poland launches Black Hawk helo tender
Poland has launched a tender for the procurement of Lockheed Martin S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, the Polish Armaments Agency (AA) said on 21 July.Full story -
UK reaffirms NMH numbers after report of scaling back requirement
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reaffirmed its commitment to the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programmefollowing a report that it had scaled back the number of...Full story -
US marines test ship-killing missile system
The US Marine Corps (USMC) fired a Navy Strike Missile (NSM) out of its newly developed ship-killer weapons systems for the first time since 2021, according to an 18...Full story -
Singapore to begin local sea trials of Type 218SG submarine
One of the four Invincible (Type 218SG)-class diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) acquired for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has arrived in the country, and the...Full story -
US donates boats to Ghana's naval special forces
The US government has donated two 38 ft Defender-class boats to Ghana's Special Boat Squadron (SBS), the Ghana Navy announced on 19 July.Full story -
Australia seeking to rebuild army's tactical airlift capability
The Australian government has sought to lease two fixed-wing aircraft to rebuild the Australian Army's tactical airlift and support capability.Full story -
Leonardo to supply Sovraponte guns for new ASWFs
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded Leonardo a contract for the supply of four 76/62 Sovraponte lightweight medium-calibre guns to equip a new class of...Full story -
MBDA develops advanced ceramic radome for future high-speed missiles
MBDA Italia has concluded development of a new advanced ceramic manufacture process for radio frequency (RF) missile radomes claimed to offer improved strength and...Full story -
China deploys remotely operated vehicles for mine countermeasures
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has been experimenting with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) that can support mine countermeasure (MCM) operations.Full story -
India seeks 20 surveillance helicopters on lease
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking to lease 20 reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters for the Indian Army.Full story -
China repurposes commercial UAVs for military resupply missions
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has been modifying and using commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to support its logistics operations.Full story