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IDET 2023: Arquus and VTU team up to offer Czech special forces vehicle
Arquus and the Czech Military Technical Institute (VTU) displayed the Light European Vehicle (LEV) at the International Defence and Security Technology Fair (IDET) held...Full story -
Romanian parliament approves procurement of submarines, minehunters, and corvette modernisation
The Romanian parliament has given the approval for the purchase of two new submarines and two second-hand minehunters for the Romanian Navy as well as modernisation of...Full story -
UK hosts inaugural AUKUS AI trial
The UK hosted the first AUKUS artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy trial in April to promote synergies between Australian, UK, and US AI-enabled assets.Full story -
LIMA 2023: ADSB unveils new 92 m corvette
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) unveiled a model of a new 92 m corvette at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition 2023 held in Malaysia from...Full story -
IDET 2023: Czech Republic receives first TITUS vehicles
The Tactical Infantry Transport and Utility System (TITUS) 6×6 armoured vehicle was handed over to the Army of the Czech Republic (ACR) on the first day of the...Full story -
Amidst Beijing’s diplomatic balancing act in region, Chinese company signs, then nullifies and issues apology concerning oil agreement with Iran-backed Ansar Allah government in Yemen
On 17 May, a Chinese oilfield services company, Anton Oilfield Services (Anton), signed what is described in a press release on its website as a “non-legal” memorandum of understanding (MOU) to pursue oilfield development in Yemen.Full story -
LIMA 2023: Havelsan to supply CMS for Indonesia's new frigates
Turkey's Havelsan will equip the Indonesian Navy's new Arrowhead 140 frigates with its Advent combat management system (CMS), the company told Janes at the Langkawi...Full story -
US contractors told to brace for government debt crisis
The US Professional Services Council (PSC) is urging its member companies to prepare for the possibility that the US government could delay payments to contractors if it...Full story -
Industry sees troposcatter technology as CJADC2 enabler
Industry officials are looking to leverage Cold War-era tactical communications technologies as a potential enabler for the US Department of Defense's (DoD's) Combined...Full story -
LIMA 2023: Malaysia orders three TAI Ankas
The Malaysian government has announced a contract with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for three Anka multirole unmanned aircraft systems (UASs). The Anka (Phoenix)...Full story -
Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat in United States for testing
The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat, which has been flying in Australia since 2021, is in the US for testing. The aircraft was displayed to reporters at Mid-America Airport...Full story -
Newport News Shipbuilding redelivers carrier George Washington
HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division redelivered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to the US Navy (USN) after the shipyard successfully completed...Full story -
LIMA 2023: Malaysian navy to take delivery of additional fast interceptor craft
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) will start taking deliveries of a second batch of 18 m fast interceptor craft (FIC) from local firm Gading Marine later in 2023, the...Full story -
Lima 2023: Malaysia orders two ATR 72 maritime patrol aircraft
The Malaysian government has ordered two Leonardo ATR 72-600 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA).Full story -
US Army testing new Patriot replacement sensor capabilities at missile range
The US Army is testing two of its new air-defence sensors at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico, the service recently announced.Full story -
Boeing V-22 line may close in 2025
Boeing's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania V-22 factory, which produces the fuselage and other major equipment for the joint Bell-Boeing tiltrotor aircraft, may close as soon...Full story -
Iran unveils Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile
The Iranian military unveiled what was presented as a new, more accurate variant of the Khorramshahr, its most powerful ballistic missile, on 25 May.Full story -
IDET 2023: Czech Republic awards BAE Systems CV90 contract
The Czech Republic has awarded BAE Systems a CZK49.3 billion (USD2.2 billion) contract for 246 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The contract was announced at the...Full story -
New Zealand Army inducts first batch of Bushmasters
The New Zealand Army has inducted the first batch of Bushmaster 4×4 Protected Mobility Vehicles at the Trentham Military Camp located in Upper Hutt near Wellington.Full story -
Poland in advanced talks with Sweden for early warning aircraft
Poland is in the advanced stages of negotiations with Sweden to acquire airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the country's armed forces.Full story