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Polish pilots commence FA-50 training in South Korea
Polish Air Force pilots have begun training on the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft in South Korea.Full story -
Firing up: North Korea builds ICBM capability
On 18 February, North Korea conducted a test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that...Full story -
IMH 2023: German Army looks to bolster combat power through LAH acquisition
In light of the Russia-Ukraine war, the German Army is now looking for a new fleet of light attack helicopters (LAHs) to augment its rotary-wing combat power.Full story -
IDEX 2023: Decision on preferred vendor expected soon for UAE satellite project
A decision on the preferred vendor for the UAE's satellite programme, which seeks two geostationary (GEO) satellites, is expected in 2023.Full story -
South Africa cuts defence spending
South Africa's defence budget for 2023–24 is slightly down from the previous year's adjusted allocation of ZAR51.6 billion (USD2.84 billion) to ZAR51.12 billion (USD2.8...Full story -
Russian president highly likely to remain in power despite Ukraine conflict setbacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin's term as president officially ends in 2024 but he is highly likely to ‘contest' the 2024 presidential election despite his dwindling popularity as a consequence of the war in Ukraine. Carlos Berrera and Aditya Pareek analyse scenarios around the future of Putin's presidency and the war in Ukraine.Full story -
RTAF completes upgrades to F-5 fighter aircraft fleet
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has completed upgrades to its active force of Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II fighter aircraft.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: France accelerates ammunition production
French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu unveiled an action plan to accelerate ammunition production and relocate strategic activities during a meeting with...Full story -
Putin's speech to the Federation Assembly signals Kremlin's fear of population's discontent and indicates rising nuclear risks and diminishing arms control co-operation
President Vladimir Putin announced Russia's suspension of participation in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), accused Western countries of starting and sustaining the war in Ukraine, and outlined the prospects of socioeconomic development.Full story -
IDEX 2023: Milanion NTGS expands Alakran mobile mortar family
Milanion New Technologies Global Systems (NTGS) displayed a new member of the Alakran family of vehicle-mounted mortars at IDEX 2023, being held in Abu Dhabi from 20 to...Full story -
IDEX 2023: Milanion Group reveals new Agema UGV variants
Milanion Group showcased new loitering munition launcher and counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) variants of its Agema multi-purpose 8×8 unmanned ground vehicle...Full story -
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