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Fincantieri launches LPD for Qatar
Fincantieri launched the landing platform dock (LPD) amphibious assault ship it is building for Qatar at its shipyard in Palermo on 24 January, confirming it is equipped...Full story -
First Dutch LCU starts mid-life upgrade
The first of five landing craft utility (LCU) Mk IX vessels operated by the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has started its mid-life upgrade (MLU) programme.Full story -
IAV 2023: Nurol Makina 4×4 vehicles touted for high-intensity operations
Nurol Makina presented its 4×4vehicles at Defence iQ's International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2023 conference being held in London from 23 to 26 January. The Turkish...Full story -
Zumwalt operational testing to continue into fiscal year 2024, Pentagon reports
The US Navy (USN) will be continuing testing on guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) into the coming fiscal year (FY), according to the Pentagon's Director,...Full story -
F-16 Block 70 makes maiden flight, first aircraft destined for Bahrain
The first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 Fighting Falcon made its maiden flight on 24 January, ahead of its delivery to Bahrain.Full story -
India commissions fifth Kalvari-class submarine with expanded local content
The Indian Navy has commissioned the fifth of its six Kalvari (Scorpène)-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs).Full story -
Update: KAI, Northrop Grumman partner to develop VTOL UAVs
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed an agreement with Northrop Grumman to develop vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that can be...Full story -
Stinger missile production to rise 50% by 2025, US Army says
The US Army expects to increase production of Stinger missiles to 60 a month by 2025, up 50% from the current rate, according to a spokesperson for the service's Program...Full story -
Raytheon Technologies to merge two defence businesses
Raytheon Technologies (RTX) plans to streamline its organisation by combining its two defence-focused business units into one, the US-based company announced on 24...Full story -
US Navy Columbia-class programme lead ship faces construction delays, GAO says
There are concerns about lead-ship construction delays of the new Columbia-class strategic ballistic-missile submarines, according to the US Government Accountability...Full story -
IAV 2023: Elbit presents Crossbow turreted mortar
Elbit Systems presented the Crossbow 120 mm turreted mortar at Defence IQ's International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2023 conference being held in London from 23 to 26...Full story -
Ethiopia displays new SH15 howitzers
Ethiopia has acquired Chinese-built 155 mm SH15 wheeled self-propelled howitzers (SPH), it was revealed on 21 January.Full story -
Royal New Zealand Air Force retires P-3K2 Orion aircraft
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will retire the last three of its P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) at the end of January 2023 after 57 years of...Full story -
IAV 2023: Common Armoured Vehicle programme progresses
The Finnish-led 6×6 Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme continues to progress, Janes learnt at Defence IQ's International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2023...Full story -
KAI, Northrop Grumman partner to develop VTOL UAVs
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed an agreement with Northrop Grumman to develop vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that can be...Full story -
Chinese Company to Establish Lithium Processing Plant in Zimbabwe, Advancing Beijing’s Pursuit of Critical Mineral in the Country
Chinese Company to Establish Lithium Processing Plant in Zimbabwe, Advancing Beijing’s Pursuit of Critical Mineral in the CountryFull story -
Indonesia considering acquisition of AASM-Hammer for Rafale
The Indonesian government is in talks with France's Safran Group for the potential acquisition and domestic assembly of Armement Air‐Sol Modulaire (AASM) Highly Agile...Full story -
US, Turkey continue talks to settle F-35 dispute
The United States and Turkey held a second round of talks geared at settling outstanding issues related to Ankara's expulsion from the international Lockheed Martin F-35...Full story -
Partner governments reaffirm commitment to NGWS element of FCAS/SCAF
The partner governments have reaffirmed their joint commitment to developing the Next-Generation Weapon System (NGWS) element of the wider Future Combat Air System...Full story -
Janes Welcomes Sam Gordy as President of Janes US
Jan 23, 2023, 12:25 by User Not FoundJanes – the trusted global agency for open-source defense intelligence – today announced the appointment of Sam Gordy as President of Janes US.Full story