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Turkish ‘loyal wingman' conducts taxi and take-off trials ahead of first flight
Turkey has conducted taxi and take-off trials of its domestically developed Baykar Kizilelma ‘loyal wingman' prototype, ahead of a first flight anticipated in 2023.Full story -
Thales, PT Len to upgrade Indonesian corvettes
The Indonesian Navy's (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL's) four Diponegoro-class corvettes will be equipped with the Thales' TACTICOS Baseline 2 combat...Full story -
Rheinmetall awarded contract to supply light naval guns for German Type 126 class frigates
German technology group Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract by Damen Naval to supply its next-generation MLG27-4.0 light naval gun for the German Navy's new Type 126...Full story -
Partners break FCAS/SCAF demonstrator deadlock
The national partners heading up the trinational Future Combat Air System (FCAS)/Système de Combat Aérien du Futur (SCAF) have broken the deadlock surrounding the...Full story -
Future Armoured Vehicles Protection 2022: EuroTrophy aims to provide APS security of supply
EuroTrophy aims to provide security of supply of active protection systems (APSs), the joint venture's managing director, Dan Kalfus, said on the first day of SAE Media...Full story -
First C-130J-30 for Indonesia produced
The first of five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30s ordered for the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has conducted its first test flight, and the aircraft is being prepared for...Full story -
Janes Senior Analyst Testifies before the U.S. Congress. Discusses the Concerns Associated with U.S. Investor Exposure to Chinese and Russian Companies
On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Janes Senior China Analyst Claire Chu participated in a Congressional hearing titled, “Investing in our Rivals: Examining U.S. Capital Flows to Foreign Rivals and Adversaries Around the World.”Full story -
PA-Ng carrier design matures ahead of definition phase transition
The design of the French Navy's next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN) is continuing to evolve, with the latest iteration revealing a series of...Full story -
Canada eyes larger defence role in Indo-Pacific
Canada plans to bolster its military presence and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region amid growing threats from China and North Korea, according to Canadian Minister...Full story -
Elbit Systems UK signs MOU with Draken Europe to deliver UAS services
Elbit Systems UK and British company Draken Europe have signed an agreement to collaborate on and support the delivery of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) services.Full story -
Update – Airshow China 2022: New airborne stand-off weapons unveiled
Two new air-to-surface weapons were unveiled at the Airshow China 2022 exhibition, which concluded on 13 November. The systems – not previously seen publicly – included...Full story -
Norway selects Lockheed Martin TPY-4 radar to bolster air surveillance
Lockheed Martin will supply its TPY-4 air surveillance radar to the Norwegian Armed Forces.Full story -
RN looks to explore uncrewed ASW surveillance under Project Charybdis
The UK Royal Navy (RN) has kicked off a programme to explore how its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability could be improved through the employment of future...Full story -
UK defence spending to remain above 2% of GDP
On 17 November, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt unveiled his Autumn Statement 2022, a package of measures aimed at restoring the country's public finances and...Full story -
Leonardo, Systematic to equip Polish armoured vehicles with C2 systems
The Polish army's Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) will be equipped with battle management hardware and software from Leonardo DRS and Systematic, Janes has learnt. The...Full story -
Boeing revamps ailing defence business
Boeing is giving its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business a facelift to try to improve the troubled unit's financial performance.Full story -
Airshow China 2022: Tsingaero Armament showcases strike-capable JZ-500 UAV
Chinese firm Tsingaero Armament showcased its JZ-500, a strike-capable rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), at the Airshow China 2022 exhibition in Zhuhai, which...Full story -
Iran blamed for another UAV attack on tanker
Iran used a Shahed-136 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to attack an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, an Israeli source told Janes on 16 November.Full story -
IFC 2022: Lockheed Martin anticipates second wind of F-35 follow-on orders
Lockheed Martin anticipates renewed interest in the F-35 Lightning II, driving a surge in follow-on orders for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).Full story -
IFC 2022: France to equip Rafale for SEAD/DEAD mission
France is to equip its Dassault Rafale combat aircraft for the suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD)/destruction of enemy air defences (DEAD) mission from 2030, which...Full story