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Force posturing: North Korea threatens action against US reconnaissance flights
Aug 2, 2023, 08:35 by Akhil KadidalFor over a decade, North Korean air power has suffered from a decline in capability and availability. However, the isolated country is now touting the importance of its...Full story -
Frontgrade Technologies prepares for acquisitions
Aug 2, 2023, 08:05 by Marc SelingerDefence electronics provider Frontgrade Technologies is considering several potential acquisitions and could firm up its first deal in the coming weeks, according to an...Full story -
Sky-Hero to produce unmanned vehicles in India
Aug 2, 2023, 06:50 by Akshara ParakalaBelgian firm Sky-Hero has set up a manufacturing facility in Mumbai under a local subsidiary, Sky-Hero India, at which it aims to licence-produce its Loki MkII unmanned...Full story -
US Navy awards DDG 51 multiyear procurement contracts through FY 2027
Aug 2, 2023, 05:50 by Michael FabeyThe US Navy (USN) awarded contracts on 1 August to HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division and General Dynamics' Bath Iron Works (GD BIW) for fiscal years (FY) 2023–27...Full story -
US, Australia to jointly produce guided weapons
Aug 2, 2023, 05:05 by Kapil KajalThe US and Australia have agreed to strengthen co-operation on Canberra's drive to locally develop and produce guided weapons. The agreement was announced in late July...Full story -
Naviris, Eurosam awarded contract for Horizon-class MLU programme
Aug 1, 2023, 16:20 by Kate Tringham & Richard ScottNaviris and Eurosam have been awarded a EUR1.5 billion (USD1.7 billion) contract from the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) for the mid-life upgrade...Full story -
DCM Shriram manufactures Skylock's CUAS for Indian market
Aug 1, 2023, 16:20 by Akshara ParakalaIsraeli Avnon Group's Skylock has partnered with India's DCM Shriram Industries Ltd to manufacture the former's VIP Dome Pro under the name DCM portable counter-unmanned...Full story -
North Korea unveils two new UAVs
Aug 1, 2023, 15:35 by Akhil KadidalNorth Korea has unveiled two new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which outwardly appear to resemble US-origin UAVs.Full story -
USAF unlikely to speed E-7 delivery
Aug 1, 2023, 15:35 by Zach RosenbergSpeeding up the introduction into service of the Boeing E-7is one of the US Air Force's (USAF's) major acquisition priorities, but the programme cannot move much faster,...Full story -
Poland to establish HIMARS academy and rocket brigade
Aug 1, 2023, 15:35 by Nicholas FiorenzaPolish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak approved the establishment of a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) academy...Full story -
Israeli company launches satellite for Singapore government
Aug 1, 2023, 14:05 by Olivia SavageIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) successfully launched its Earth observation satellite – DS-SAR – into space onboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C56) from...Full story -
NNS awarded aircraft carrier maintenance contract as USN faces hurdles in public yard improvement programme
Aug 1, 2023, 14:05 by Michael FabeyThe US Navy (USN) awarded Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ), cost-plus incentive and award contract with a potential...Full story -
Kenya rededicates first domestically refitted patrol ship
Aug 1, 2023, 11:20 by Jeremy BinnieKenya's President William Ruto officially rededicated the Kenya Navy's patrol ship KNS Shupavu on 29 July in a ceremony that marked a major milestone for the East...Full story -
IDEF 2023: FNSS lifts lid on Kaplan Hybrid power system
Aug 1, 2023, 04:20 by Ben BurnettFNSS exhibited its Kaplan Hybrid vehicle powerpack for the first time at the 16th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) held in Istanbul from 25 to 28 July.Full story -
IDEF 2023: FNSS displays Pars Scout 8×8 for first time
Aug 1, 2023, 03:50 by Ben BurnettFNSS exhibited its Pars Scout 8×8 special purpose vehicle for the first time at the 16th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) held in Istanbul from 25 to 28 July.Full story -
Denmark replacing radars in coastal regions
Jul 31, 2023, 15:50 by Olivia SavageDenmark is to replace two of its coastal air-defence radars to enhance the surveillance of its airspace, Janes has learnt.Full story -
French Navy commissions first POM offshore patrol vessel
Jul 31, 2023, 15:20 by Kate TringhamThe French Navy commissioned its first new Félix Éboué-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), also known as the Patrouilleur d'Outre-Mer (POM), into service on 25 July.Full story -
IDEF 2023: TDU Defense Systems presents Kirpi armoured vehicle decoy
Jul 31, 2023, 15:20 by Nicholas FiorenzaTDU Defense Systems presented an inflatable Kirpi armoured vehicle decoy at the 16th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) held from 25 to 28 July in Istanbul. TDU...Full story -
IDEF 2023: EDePro displays Hurricane 262 mm surface-to-surface rocket
Jul 31, 2023, 15:20 by Nicholas FiorenzaSerbian company Engine Development & Production (EDePro) displayed its new Hurricane 262 mm unguided surface-to-surface rocket at the 16th International Defence Industry...Full story -
Pentagon, Joint Staff drafting CJADC2 campaign plan
Jul 31, 2023, 15:05 by Carlo MunozUS Department of Defense (DoD) officials are conducting a series of analyses, geared towards developing a new campaign plan for the Combined Joint All Domain Command and...Full story