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Australia orders DAGOR offroad vehicles
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has selected to purchase an additional quantity of Deployable Advanced Ground Off-Road (DAGOR) special operations vehicles from...Full story -
UK to supply 650 more LMM air-defence missiles to Ukraine
The United Kingdom will supply 650 Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) systems for Ukraine's air defences, the UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 6 September.Full story -
DoD hypersonic testbed programme prepares for next step
The National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) is preparing to award contracts for the second phase of the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed...Full story -
Sweden buys more M3 amphibious bridges
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) signed a contract with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) on 5 September for a fourth batch of M3...Full story -
Irish Naval Service commissions two inshore patrol vessels
The Irish Naval Service (INS) commissioned two second-handLake-class inshore patrol vessels (IPVs) at a ceremony in Haulbowline, Cork, on 4 September. The IPVs, LÉ (Long...Full story -
Decision on German Type 127 frigate expected in early 2025, NVL and tkMS create joint venture
German shipbuilders NVL Group (formerly Lürssen Werft) and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) signed a co-operation agreement and planned a joint venture on 3 September,...Full story -
New Zealand considers options to replace Boeing 757s
New Zealand is “investigating options” to replace the Royal New Zealand Air Force's (RNZAF's) ageing Boeing 757 strategic airlifter, the country's Ministry of Defence...Full story -
Iraq signs for H225M helicopters
Iraq has signed for 14 Airbus H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters, the country's Defense Minister Thabet Mohammad Saeed Al-Abbasi announced on 5 September.Full story -
Luftwaffe's IRIS-T SLM reaches IOC
The German Luftwaffe's IRIS-T SLM (Surface Launched Medium Range) air-defence system reached its initial operational capability (IOC) on 4 September with the completion...Full story -
Japan, Australia to co-operate on long-range weapons
Japan and Australia have agreed to expand collaboration on long-range strike weapons. The effort will be centred on developing interoperability and common capability...Full story -
Egypt signs for C-130J airlifters
Egypt has signed for two Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules airlifters, becoming the 23rd operator of the type.Full story -
Update: Leonardo calls for NMH progress ‘without delay' after Lockheed and Airbus drop out
The managing director of Leonardo Helicopters UK, Adam Clarke, has told Janes that the acquisition of the UK's New Medium Helicopter (NMH) can now be accelerated, after...Full story -
Hungary receives first Millennium airlifter
Hungary has received the first of two Embraer KC/C-390 Millennium aircraft for Hungary, the Brazilian manufacturer announced on 5 September.Full story -
Australia signs contract to acquire Joint Strike Missiles for F-35As
The Australian government has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to acquire Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs) for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)...Full story -
USAF F-35As conduct first roadway operations in Europe
The US Air Force (USAF) conducted the first roadway operations of its Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft in Europe on 4 September.Full story -
Japan, Norway sign defence industry deal
Japan and Norway have signed an agreement to co-operate on defence equipment and technology. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed on 3 September during...Full story -
Netherlands procures long-range anti-tank missiles
The Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) is procuring long-range anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) to replace medium-range ATGMs starting in 2026, State Secretary for Defence...Full story -
Airbus remains committed to H175M despite NMH withdrawal
Airbus remains committed to offering its H175M to the international market despite withdrawing the platform from the United Kingdom's New Medium Helicopter (NMH)...Full story -
USMC commandant emphasises need for interim littoral manoeuvre connector
The US Marine Corps (USMC) will need interim connectors as the service awaits its fleet of planned 35 medium landing ships or what the US Navy (USN) calls landing ships...Full story -
ShinMaywa looks to upgrade US-2 amphibious aircraft
Japan's ShinMaywa Industries has initiated a series of upgrades for its US-2 amphibious aircraft as it looks to extend its customer base beyond the Japan Self-Defense...Full story