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IDEX 2023: Nimr to leverage Milrem acquisition to develop 8×8 RCV
Nimr, part of the UAE's state-owned Edge Group, unveiled its Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) concept at IDEX 2023 being held in Abu Dhabi from 20 to 24 February.Full story -
IDEX 2023: UAE stands up National Guard
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) has been renamed as the National Guard. It was revealed during the...Full story -
US DoD official outlines changes to aid small business
Several recent or pending changes at the US Department of Defense (DoD) are intended to make it easier for small businesses to work with the large, complex organisation,...Full story -
Fortem Technologies to expand counter-drone factory
US-based Fortem Technologies plans to nearly triple the size of its factory to meet growing demand for its counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) products, according to...Full story -
Royal Navy experimental trials ship starts sea acceptance tests
The UK Royal Navy's (RN's) new experimental trials and evaluation vessel, XV Patrick Blackett, has departed Portsmouth to start sea acceptance tests (SATs).Full story -
IDEX 2023: Schiebel develops Camcopter S-300
Schiebel Corporation has detailed the development of a larger variant of its Camcopter S-100 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at IDEX 2023, being held in Abu Dhabi from 20...Full story -
IDEX 2023: Tekever enhances AR5 UAV with SAR payload
Tekever has integrated a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) payload on its AR5 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the company announced at IDEX 2023 being held in Abu Dhabi from...Full story -
Lockheed Martin hands over first C-130J-30 to Indonesia
Lockheed Martin has handed over the first of five C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft to the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU).Full story -
IDEX 2023: Saab reveals new self-protection system
Saab has revealed a new self-protection system called the Laser Warning Sensor-700 (LWS-700) at IDEX 2023, being held in Abu Dhabi from 20 to 24 February.Full story -
IDEX 2023: EOS displays mock-up of 14.5 mm chain gun
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based subsidiary of Electro Optic Systems (EOS) displayed a mock-up of an electrically operated 14.5 mm machine gun (MG) at IDEX 2023,...Full story -
IDEX 2023: IGG to deliver Kirpi II MRAPs to Yemen
The Kasser 2 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle the Emirati company International Golden Group (IGG) displayed in the outdoor area at IDEX 2023, being held...Full story -
IMH 2023: Ukraine conflict driving European interest in MDH MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light attack rotorcraft
The continuing war in Ukraine is driving interest from several undisclosed European countries in acquiring the MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light...Full story -
IDEX 2023: Arquus unveils VBL Mk3
Arquus introduced the Mk3 version of its Véhicule Blindé Léger (VBL) 4×4 reconnaissance vehicle family at IDEX 2023 being held in Abu Dhabi from 20 to 24 February.Full story -
IMH 2023: NATO outlines five-phased concept study for NGRC
NATO has outlined the concept study for its Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) programme, which will run across five phases that were commenced in 2022.Full story -
IDEX 2023: UAE confirms order for PT PAL landing platform dock
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it had awarded the Indonesian shipyard PT PAL an AED1.5 billion (USD408.32 million) contract to supply a “multimission vessel”...Full story -
IDEX 2023: Black Sky tests long-range missile
The Australian rocket company Black Sky Aerospace (BSA) has successfully launched a prototype of a long-range missile known as TM229 Cyclone, the company announced at...Full story -
Australia to upgrade EA-18G Growler fleet
Australia has announced a programme to upgrade the capabilities of its Boeing EA-18G Growler fleet.Full story -
IDEX 2023: Edge awarded USD2.5 billion munitions contracts
A series of large contracts for weapons made by the Emirati defence company Edge worth AED9.27 billion (USD2.5 billion) were announced on the first two days of the IDEX...Full story -
IDEX 2023: Edge reveals UAV, loitering munition prices
Edge has developed products that cost significantly less than the current market leaders, Faisal Al-Bannai, the chairman of the Emirati defence company, told Janes...Full story -
IAF's MTA aircraft acquisition attracts Lockheed Martin, Embraer
Embraer and Lockheed Martin have expressed interest in participating in the Indian Air Force's (IAF's) new Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) acquisition programme.Full story