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Upgrade and retention of Tranche 1 Eurofighters ‘technically feasible', BAE Systems tells UK Parliament
There is no technical reason why the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) could not upgrade and retain its fleet of Tranche 1 Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, BAE Systems told...Full story -
Indo-Russian venture completes production of AK-203 first batch
Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) – a joint venture between Russia and India to manufacture AK-203 assault rifles for the Indian Armed Forces – has completed...Full story -
Harland & Wolff signs subcontract with Navantia UK for FSS
Belfast-based shipbuilder Harland & Wolff has signed a manufacturing subcontract with Navantia UK for work to be delivered under the UK Royal Navy's (RN's) Fleet Solid...Full story -
US Navy cannibalises more ships to make up for part shortfalls
The US Navy (USN) is cannibalising ships more often than in previous years to make up for part shortfalls and meet operational commitments, according to a recent report...Full story -
Royal Thai Navy unveils FK-3 air-defence system
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has unveiled its Chinese-made FK-3 air-defence system during a visit by Commander-in-Chief Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengphaet to the Air and...Full story -
Poland orders more Javelin missiles
Poland has ordered 50 more Javelin Light Weight Command Launch Units and approximately 500 FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), the Polish Armaments...Full story -
US DoD report urges more safeguards for small tech firms
The US Department of Defense (DoD) should increase its efforts to help small businesses protect their technology from foreign adversaries, according to the Pentagon's...Full story -
UK Rivet Joint fleet ups tempo for Black Sea ops
UK Royal Air Force (RAF) RC-135W Rivet Joint signals intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft have been operating at nearly three times their normal operating tempo to support...Full story -
Bell 360 Invictus awaiting engine for scheduled 2023 first flight
The Bell 360 Invictus demonstrator, Bell Helicopters' entry for the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) contest, is 95% complete, according to Keith...Full story -
South Korean army showcases future fighting force
The Republic of Korea (RoK) Army has showcased a new combat unit known as the Army Tiger Demonstration Brigade (ATDB) in a training exercise with the United States.Full story -
India test-flies Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a flight test of the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV).Full story -
Saudi navy opts for MBDA SAM for Multi-Mission Surface Combatants
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) has selected MBDA, rather than Raytheon, to provide the primary surface-to-air missile (SAM) for its new frigates, the US Department...Full story -
German Navy receives final Sea Lion helicopter
The German Navy has received its final NH90 Sea Lion naval utility helicopter.Full story -
China to assist Russia with titanium mining in the Arctic
On January 22, it was reported that a major Chinese state-owned enterprise was in discussions with representatives of one of Russia’s mining and metals companies to help develop the massive Pizhemskoye titanium and quartz deposits located in Russia’s Komi Republic near the Arctic CircleFull story -
German Army receives Ziesel unmanned ground vehicles for testing
The German Army has procured two prototype Ziesel light unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for testing and evaluation, Janes has learnt.Full story -
New specialist UK MCM mother ship arrives in Plymouth for conversion
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has procured a second-hand Norwegian commercial offshore support vessel (OSV) that will be converted into a mother ship to host offboard...Full story -
Indonesia approves proposal to procure ex-South Korean corvettes
In an apparent about-turn, the Indonesian Ministry of Finance (MoF) has approved a previously rejected proposal for the country to purchase ex-Republic of Korea Navy...Full story -
India clears acquisition of Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle
India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the procurement of the Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) for...Full story -
US Space Force seeks battle-ready microchip prototypes
Engineers at the US Department of Defense (DoD) and US Space Force (USSF) are looking to develop a new generation of microchips that can withstand the harsh radiation...Full story -
China launches second possible Type 093B hull
China launched the eighth Type 093 Shang-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) at Huludao shipyard in northern China between 13 and 18 January 2023. This is the...Full story