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Update: Germany orders 50 more Puma IFVs
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall announced in a joint press release on 15 May that they had been awarded a EUR1.087 billion (USD1.18 billion) contract by...Full story -
UAS Heavy Lift Challenge reopens to new suppliers
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reopened the Uncrewed Air Systems Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) framework to new suppliers, the authority announced on 12 May.Full story -
UK Type 26 frigate Glasgow construction resumes while damage to cables investigated
Work on the UK Royal Navy's (RN's) Type 26 City-class frigate Glasgow has resumed at defence prime BAE Systems' Scotstoun shipyard on the River Clyde in Scotland, while...Full story -
JFD set to deliver Shadow Seal tactical diving vehicle to US partner
A new hybrid multimission swimmer delivery vehicle developed by UK-based JFD has commenced sea trials ahead of delivery to US partner Blue Tide Marine (BTM) later in...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: UK promises ‘long-range attack drones' to Kyiv
The United Kingdom is to deliver to Ukraine “new long-range attack drones with a range of over 200 km”, the British government announced on 15 May.Full story -
EOS launches C-UAS with hard-kill capabilities
Australian company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has launched a counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) that can track and shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at a...Full story -
Parting shot: Arjun Mk 1A main battle tank
The Arjun Mk 1A main battle tank (MBT) was designed and developed by India's state-owned Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The project was centred on...Full story -
USSOCOM eyes loitering systems for EW, other functions
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is prioritising loitering technologies to support counter-violent extremist organisation (C-VEO) operations and strategic...Full story -
SDA kicks off Tranche 2 prototype development for PWSA
The Pentagon's Space Development Agency (SDA) is soliciting industry proposals for space vehicle (SV) prototype variants and associated payloads for the Transport Layer...Full story -
Royal Navy SSBN Vanguard departs Devonport following completion of refit
The UK Royal Navy's (RN's) nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), HMS Vanguard (S28), has finally departed Babcock International's Devonport Royal Dockyard...Full story -
Parting shot: Tejas Mk 2
India's Tejas Mark 2 project is intended to provide the Indian Air Force (IAF) with a more advanced version of the Tejas Mark 1 light combat aircraft (LCA). The...Full story -
US looks to improve Ugandan peacekeeping
The US Department of State (DoS) is looking for contractors to train Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) personnel deploying on peacekeeping missions as well as build a...Full story -
DEFEA 2023: EODH presents new-generation protection upgrade kit for Leopard 2 MBT
EODH, the Greek supplier and producer of protection systems for army vehicles, presented its Advanced Shielding Platform Integrated System (ASPIS) Modular New Generation...Full story -
Spanish Air Force receives first H135 helicopter
The Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire Español: EdAE) has officially received into service its first Airbus Helicopters H135 rotorcraft, the Ministry of Defence (MoD)...Full story -
USSOCOM to trial ‘Rapid Dragon' palletised launcher in November
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to demonstrate its ‘Rapid Dragon' missile launch capability in November 2023, the command's acquisition executive, Jim Smith,...Full story -
Brazil unveils new Guarani 6×6 variants
The Brazilian operation of Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) is proposing an export version of the Guarani 6×6 amphibious armoured vehicle, Giovanni Giordani, marketing...Full story -
Germany orders 50 more Puma IFVs
The budget committee of the Bundestag, the German parliament, approved the procurement of 50 more Puma infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) on 10 May, with an option for an...Full story -
Australian Army trains on NASAMS
The Australian Army has received hands-on training of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) during a trial and certification activity.Full story -
Hanwha Systems to supply CMS for Philippine Navy's OPVs
South Korea's Hanwha Systems has secured a contract worth USD34.5 million to supply its combat management system (CMS) and tactical datalink (TDL) for the Philippine...Full story -
Australia places greater value on long-range missiles than B-21s
Australia's rejection of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider for acquisition has prompted it to focus on improving its long-range strike capabilities using existing...Full story