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US Navy's new EW jammer variant goes operational in Middle East
The new variant of the US Navy's AN/ALQ-249(V)1 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) electronic warfare (EW) pod is now operational, fielded aboard US fighter jets...Full story -
Chinese Y-9 electronic warfare aircraft infringes Japan airspace
Amid growing tensions between Beijing and Tokyo, a People's Liberation Army (PLA) 'special mission' aircraft infringed Japanese airspace on 26 August, the Japan Ministry...Full story -
Singapore's first-of-class Type 218SG submarine arrives home
The first-of-class Type 218SG diesel-electric submarine (SSK) on order for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has arrived home.Full story -
US Army awards HADES ‘deep sensing' contract to Sierra Nevada Corporation
The US Army has selected Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to supply the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) aerial reconnaissance system, according to...Full story -
India seeks sonobuoys for MH-60Rs
India has requested the sale of three types of air-launched anti-submarine warfare (ASW) sonobuoys for use with its new Sikorsky MH-60R helicopter fleet, according to...Full story -
US approves possible support package for Australian Apaches
Australia's acquisition of Boeing AH-64E Apaches will be bolstered by the possible addition of a sustainment support package, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency...Full story -
Special Report: US Army innovation unit testing unmanned aerial, ground platforms
As the US Army's top officials attempt to acquire the latest in robotics, 3D printing, and radio networks, one unit is exploring how it might evolve existing...Full story -
Malaysian attack craft sinks off southern Johor
A Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Handalan-class (Spica-M) fast attack craft has sunk after experiencing a hull leakage, the service disclosed in a statement on 25 August.Full story -
US approves possible AMRAAM-ER sale to Norway for NASAMS
The US Department of State has approved the possible sale of the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile–Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) to Norway for National Advanced...Full story -
Icebreaker fire reduces US presence in Arctic
A recent fire aboard the medium icebreaker US Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Healy (WAGB-20) has threatened US naval presence during the Arctic's summer months, ending at...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Ukraine to be equipped with new combat UGVs
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) will be equipped with 22 new combat unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) from United24, a Ukrainian government entity.Full story -
German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme achieves CDR milestone
The German-Norwegian joint Type 212CD submarine programme has successfully completed its critical design review (CDR) milestone.Full story -
Saab signs superstructure contract for Singapore's MRCV programme
Saab has signed a contract for the delivery of six composite superstructures that will go onboard the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) future multirole combat vessel...Full story -
Australia marks first maintenance task on nuclear submarine
Australia is carrying out their first direct maintenance task on a nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) as part of preparations to host and eventually operate the...Full story -
Taiwan proposes USD20 billion defence budget for 2025
Taiwan's government announced on 22 August a proposed 2025 defence budget of TWD647 billion (USD20.2 billion).Full story -
Hanwha opens vehicle production facility in Australia
Hanwha opened on 23 August its armoured vehicle manufacturing facility in Geelong near Melbourne. The South Korean group said its Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence...Full story -
KAI considers design options for loyal wingman
Korea Aerospace Industries' (KAI's) ‘loyal wingman' unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) is undergoing design changes to “satisfy future market requirements”. Changes...Full story -
Colombia awards construction contract for first PES frigate
Colombia acknowledged the award of a USD435 million contract to Dutch company Damen Shipyards Group on 10 August for the construction of its first Strategic Surface...Full story -
USAF maturing AI-enabled counterintelligence, insider threat capability
The US Air Force (USAF) is working with industry partners to further mature an artificial intelligence (AI)- and machine learning (ML)-enabled counterintelligence (CI)...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Netherlands to donate C-UASs to Ukraine
The Netherlands is donating 51 new radar-based counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UASs) to Ukraine in a bid to bolster its armed forces.Full story