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Ukraine conflict: UK donating Storm Shadow cruise missiles, defence minister confirms
The United Kingdom is donating MBDA Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine, UK Defence Minister Ben Wallace said.Full story -
MBDA ‘in active discussions' with potential Japanese GCAP teammates
MBDA is “in active discussions” with one or more potential Japanese companies to team on the new Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a senior official said on 10 May.Full story -
Piriou launches final OPV 58 S patrol ship for Senegal
French shipbuilder Piriou launched the third and final missile-armed Walo (OPV 58 S)-class offshore patrol ship on order for the Senegalese Navy.Full story -
Update: Australia to procure MASS decoy system for frigates, destroyers
The Australian government has signed a deal with Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) to procure the company's Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS).Full story -
Poland to equip FA-50 light fighters with Sniper targeting pods
Poland is to equip its soon-to-be-delivered Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft with the Lockheed Martin AN/AAQ-33 Sniper...Full story -
Japan's biggest defence firms position for growth
Japan's biggest defence companies – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) – have said they expect orders for military equipment to expand...Full story -
Pentagon to accelerate allied science and technology co-operation with new strategy
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is looking to accelerate co-operation with allies and partner countries in the area of science and technology (S&T) development, as a...Full story -
Ethiopia displays UAVs
The Ethiopian Air Force is operating at least four Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), a television documentary has confirmed.Full story -
SSTL and OSS to develop in-orbit satellite demonstrator
UK space companies – Oxford Space Systems (OSS) and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) – have joined forces to develop a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite...Full story -
Brazil sees wide opportunities for KC-390 airlifter
Brazil is negotiating with several countries to sell the Embraer KC-390 Millennium tactical transport aircraft, Brazilian Air Force (FAB) commander Lieutenant Brigadier...Full story -
Sylena decoy system confirmed for Greek FDI HN frigates
Lacroix Defense has confirmed that it is supplying its Sylena decoy launching system (DLS) and associated decoy ammunition to the Hellenic Navy as part of a larger...Full story -
Brazil inaugurates F-39E Gripen fighter assembly line
Brazil's Embraer inaugurated its Saab F-39E Gripen final assembly line on 9 May in Gavião Peixoto, State of São Paulo, where it will assemble 15 of the multimission...Full story -
MAADS air-defence system qualified with CAMM-ER missile
MBDA has qualified the Medium Advanced Air Defence System (MAADS) with its Common Anti-Air Modular Missile-Extended Range (CAMM-ER) missile during a recent test firing,...Full story -
Elbit Systems to deliver simulators for UK Boxer and Challenger 3 vehicles
Elbit Systems UK has been awarded a contract under Project Vulcan to supply and operate the British Army's Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer (GMST) system intended for...Full story -
Newport News Shipbuilding notes moves to stabilise nuclear naval work
Acknowledging that they are still dealing with the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic-related effects, inflation, and supply issues, officials at HII's Newport News...Full story -
Tejas Mk 2 languishes amid lack of funds
India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk 2 programme is languishing without funding, months after the project was approved by New Delhi.Full story -
Finland orders night-vision goggles and target acquisition devices
Senop has received a large order from the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command for the provision of its night-vision goggles (NVGs), laser sights, and target...Full story -
Saab unveils new training simulation system for naval forces
Saab AB has unveiled a training system that can simulate various naval operations, including littoral warfare and amphibious assault missions.Full story -
First C295 for India completes maiden flight
The first of 56 Airbus C295 military transports on order by the Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully completed its maiden flight.Full story -
Need for US Arctic intelligence strategy stressed
The US should develop a US Arctic intelligence strategy, according to a recent report released by the Wilson Center's Polar Institute on 8 May.Full story