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Pentagon budget 2024: US Navy emphasises RCOH changes for Nimitz carriers
The proposed Unmanned Aviation Warfare Center (UAWC) for the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) slated for aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and...Full story -
US Coast Guard vice commandant cites progress for cold-climate cutter programmes
The US Coast Guard (USCG) is seeing progress for its cutter programmes for ships meant for cold-climate operations, according to Admiral Steven Poulin, USCG vice...Full story -
Parting shot: Very short-range air-defence missile
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) test-fired two of its very short-range air-defence system (VSHORADS) missiles in March 2023. The flight...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Leopard 2A6 and Challenger 2 MBTs delivered to Kyiv
Ukraine has received German Leopard 2A6 and UK Challenger 2 main battle tanks (MBTs). The German Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced in a press release on 28 March that...Full story -
Malaysia issues tender for anti-tank guided missiles
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has requested bids for the supply of 18 medium-range anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems.Full story -
RBSL commences Boxer MIV production
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) inaugurated its production line for the British Army's Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) on 27 March 2023, marking the first...Full story -
DGA launches series production of new diving tenders for French Navy
France's Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) defence procurement agency has given the green light to start series production of seven diving tenders (Vedettes de...Full story -
North Macedonia to axe air combat power, focuses on military and civil support helicopters
North Macedonia will axe the air combat power of the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia (Armija na Republika Severna Makedonija: ARSM), instead focusing on...Full story -
Austria acquires new tactical radios from Thales
The Austrian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Thales for the provision of its SquadNet tactical radio.Full story -
Belgium formalises second MRTT tanker buy to bring NATO MMU fleet to 10
Belgium has formalised the procurement of a second Airbus A330-200 Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) as its contribution to the NATO Multinational MRTT Unit (MMU).Full story -
BMC rolls out new Altay
BMC unveiled an upgraded version of the Altay main battle tank (MBT) on 22 March.Full story -
Malta commissions OPV P71 into service
The Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) has commissioned its new offshore patrol vessel (OPV), P71, into service.Full story -
Turkey showcases TB3 UCAV ahead of first flight
Turkey's Baykar has showcased its Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) ahead of its upcoming first flight.Full story -
Thales to deliver capability insertion package for Sonar 2087
Thales UK is set to start rolling out a package of enhancements for the Sonar 2087 low-frequency active/passive variable depth sonar equipping the Royal Navy's (RN's)...Full story -
US, South Korea conduct THAAD remote launcher deployment training
The US Forces Korea (USFK) and the Republic of Korea Army (RoKA)have conducted deployment training for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) remote launcher.Full story -
Northrop Grumman sees bright future for MQ-8 despite US Navy divestments
Despite the US Navy's (USN's) recent cuts, entirely divesting the MQ-8B and cutting the follow-on MQ-8C fleet to eight operational helicopters, Northrop Grumman...Full story -
Bombardier eyes rapid defence growth
Bombardier expects to triple its defence revenue to more than USD1 billion in the second half of the decade, according to the Canadian aircraft manufacturer.Full story -
Sweden procures tactical communication centres
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has ordered new containerised tactical communication systems for EUR20 million (USD21.75 million) from Finnish company...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2024: New PSA mindset alters construction and delivery plan for carrier Kennedy
The new US Navy (USN) Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) plan for aircraft carriers is pushing back the expected delivery date for the Ford-class John F Kennedy (CVN 79),...Full story -
Nordic countries combine combat air power
The Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden have agreed on “seamless co-operation” between their respective air forces, with a letter of intent (LOI)...Full story