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USAF seeking cheaper NGAD amid re-conceptualisation
The US Air Force (USAF) is seeking a less expensive Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall told reporters on 16 September...Full story -
Italy confirms additional F-35s, Eurofighters
Italy is to add to its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters (JSFs) and Eurofighter Typhoons, confirming the procurement of more aircraft of...Full story -
UAE receives final GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received its fifth and final Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, the manufacturer announced on 17...Full story -
US Navy secretary warns of impacts of continuing resolution
A potential six-month funding continuing resolution (CR) would freeze and threaten US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps (USMC) spending on key programmes, according to USN...Full story -
Australia commits to missile production projects
The Australian government has announced investments to support its long-term plan to develop domestic guided missile capability.Full story -
DVD 2024: Moog proposes Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform for UK's Land GBAD Programme
Moog will show its Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) at the Defence Vehicle Demonstration (DVD) 2024 exhibition held in Millbrook, United Kingdom, on 18...Full story -
Poland's HSW presents Heron 6×6 battery command vehicle
Polish defence contractor Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) revealed its Heron 6×6 armoured command vehicle to provide expanded command-and-control (C2) capabilities for artillery...Full story -
MAN Energy Solutions to power UK's new Fleet Solid Support ships
MAN Energy Solutions has been selected by Navantia UK to provide the main engines, generator sets, and propellers for three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships on order...Full story -
US Coast Guard reports another sighting of Russian naval vessels near Alaska
US Coast Guard (USCG) Legend-class National Security Cutter (NSC) USCGC Stratton observed a flotilla of Russian Federation Navy (RFN) vessels on 15 September operating...Full story -
US approves Romania for F-35
The US government has approved the sale to Romania of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft.Full story -
USAF clears Viper EW suite for live flight tests
US Air Force (USAF) programme leaders have given the green light to begin live flight tests of Northrop Grumman's AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite...Full story -
Japan bids to procure additional KC-46A tankers
Japan is seeking to acquire nine additional Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said on 13 September.Full story -
US Army FTUAS competitors complete prototype testing
The US Army has completed prototype testing of the Griffon Aerospace Valiant and Textron Systems Aerosonde Mk. 4.8 HQ unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), competitors for...Full story -
India starts 'Zorawar' light tank trials
India's state-owned Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has started preliminary tests of the locally developed ‘Zorawar' light tank, the Indian Ministry...Full story -
Update: Taiwan Mirage 2000-5Ei crashes during night flight
A Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF) Dassault Mirage 2000-5Ei combat aircraft crashed during a night training flight on 10 September, the Ministry of National Defense...Full story -
US approves tank trailers for Israel
The US Department of State has approved the sale of additional Heavy Duty Tank Trailers (HDTTs) to Israel, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on...Full story -
UK funds assessment phase for Sting Ray Mid-Life Upgrade
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that BAE Systems has been contracted to deliver the assessment phase for the Sting Ray Mid-Life Upgrade (SRMLU) programme.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: First F-16 pilots enter European F-16 Training Center
The European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Romania has inducted its first student pilots from Ukraine.Full story -
South Korea completes batch-four K1A2 deliveries
South Korean firm Hyundai Rotem has completed deliveries of a fourth batch of K1A2 main battle tanks (MBTs) to the Republic of Korea (RoK) Armed Forces.Full story -
Land Forces 2024: Hanwha signs deals with Redback suppliers
Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has signed contracts with European firms Safran and Rohde & Schwarz to support its programme to supply Redback infantry fighting vehicles...Full story