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Singapore to acquire eight additional F-35Bs
The Singapore government is exercising the option to acquire eight more short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL)-capable F-35B fighter aircraft, in addition to the...Full story -
IDEX 2023: Sudan displays UAV-launched loitering munition
Sudan's Military Industry Corporation (MIC) unveiled Kamin-25, a loitering munition designed to be launched from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), during the IDEX 2023...Full story -
IDEX 2023: New Rabdan variants expected for UAE Army
The Al-Jasoor joint venture company expects to produce new variants of the Rabdan 8×8 amphibious armoured vehicle for the UAE Army, Janes learnt at IDEX 2023 being held...Full story -
KAI signs a deal with Malaysia for FA-50 aircraft
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced a USD920 million deal with Malaysia's Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) to supply 18 FA-50 light combat aircraft (LCA).Full story -
Polish pilots commence FA-50 training in South Korea
Polish Air Force pilots have begun training on the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft in South Korea.Full story -
Firing up: North Korea builds ICBM capability
On 18 February, North Korea conducted a test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that...Full story -
IMH 2023: German Army looks to bolster combat power through LAH acquisition
In light of the Russia-Ukraine war, the German Army is now looking for a new fleet of light attack helicopters (LAHs) to augment its rotary-wing combat power.Full story -
IDEX 2023: Decision on preferred vendor expected soon for UAE satellite project
A decision on the preferred vendor for the UAE's satellite programme, which seeks two geostationary (GEO) satellites, is expected in 2023.Full story -
South Africa cuts defence spending
South Africa's defence budget for 2023–24 is slightly down from the previous year's adjusted allocation of ZAR51.6 billion (USD2.84 billion) to ZAR51.12 billion (USD2.8...Full story -
Russian president highly likely to remain in power despite Ukraine conflict setbacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin's term as president officially ends in 2024 but he is highly likely to ‘contest' the 2024 presidential election despite his dwindling popularity as a consequence of the war in Ukraine. Carlos Berrera and Aditya Pareek analyse scenarios around the future of Putin's presidency and the war in Ukraine.Full story -
RTAF completes upgrades to F-5 fighter aircraft fleet
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has completed upgrades to its active force of Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II fighter aircraft.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: France accelerates ammunition production
French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu unveiled an action plan to accelerate ammunition production and relocate strategic activities during a meeting with...Full story -
Putin's speech to the Federation Assembly signals Kremlin's fear of population's discontent and indicates rising nuclear risks and diminishing arms control co-operation
President Vladimir Putin announced Russia's suspension of participation in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), accused Western countries of starting and sustaining the war in Ukraine, and outlined the prospects of socioeconomic development.Full story -
IDEX 2023: Milanion NTGS expands Alakran mobile mortar family
Milanion New Technologies Global Systems (NTGS) displayed a new member of the Alakran family of vehicle-mounted mortars at IDEX 2023, being held in Abu Dhabi from 20 to...Full story -
IDEX 2023: Milanion Group reveals new Agema UGV variants
Milanion Group showcased new loitering munition launcher and counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) variants of its Agema multi-purpose 8×8 unmanned ground vehicle...Full story -
IDEX 2023: Nimr to leverage Milrem acquisition to develop 8×8 RCV
Nimr, part of the UAE's state-owned Edge Group, unveiled its Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) concept at IDEX 2023 being held in Abu Dhabi from 20 to 24 February.Full story -
IDEX 2023: UAE stands up National Guard
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) has been renamed as the National Guard. It was revealed during the...Full story -
US DoD official outlines changes to aid small business
Several recent or pending changes at the US Department of Defense (DoD) are intended to make it easier for small businesses to work with the large, complex organisation,...Full story -
Fortem Technologies to expand counter-drone factory
US-based Fortem Technologies plans to nearly triple the size of its factory to meet growing demand for its counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) products, according to...Full story -
Royal Navy experimental trials ship starts sea acceptance tests
The UK Royal Navy's (RN's) new experimental trials and evaluation vessel, XV Patrick Blackett, has departed Portsmouth to start sea acceptance tests (SATs).Full story