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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 -
IFC 2022: USAF set to launch A-10 divestment
The US Air Force (USAF) is set to launch the long-sought divestment of its fleet of Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II ground attack aircraft, with the first...Full story -
Navantia team selected for UK Fleet Solid Support programme
A Spanish/UK industry team has been selected to deliver the UK's three-ship Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship programme, with the consortium proposing to assemble the...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Motor Sich to stay in government hands for now, industry rep says
Ukraine's government, which recently seized control of aircraft engine manufacturer Motor Sich, does not appear to be in a rush to sell the company to a new private...Full story -
IFC 2022: Airbus reveals ‘heavy loyal wingman' concept for FCAS
Airbus has showcased a new modular concept for an armed ‘heavy loyal wingman' to be operated as part of the wider Future Combat Air System (FCAS).Full story -
IFC 2022: Luftwaffe reaffirms F-35A, Eurofighter EK procurement plan
The Luftwaffe has restated its earlier declared intent to satisfy its Tornado replacement requirement with Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter and...Full story -
Elettronica pitches Edge pod for Eurofighter EK requirement for Germany
Elettronica is to offer its Edge solution to the Luftwaffe for the new airborne electronic attack (AEA) capability Germany seeks to field on behalf of NATO from 2028.Full story -
BAE Systems awarded contract for Royal Navy Batch 2 Type 26 frigates
UK defence prime BAE Systems has been awarded a UK Ministry of Defence contract to build the second batch of Type 26 City-class frigates for the Royal Navy (RN).Full story -
New Zealand's creation of climate change damage fund indicates growing commitment to Pacific Island countries
Event: On 9 November, the New Zealand government announced that it would allocate NZD20 million (USD11.82 million) as part of a climate fund to help address climate change-related damage in developing countries Significance: Between 2000 and 2019, climate-vulnerable countries worldwide have lost approximately USD525 billion owing to changes in temperature and precipitation resulting from climate change Outlook: It is likely that the major beneficiaries of New Zealand's allocated climate funding will be the Pacific Island countriesFull story -
China displays transportable SLC-18 space surveillance radar
China unveiled a space surveillance radar that can also be used to track anti-ballistic missiles (ABMs), during the Airshow China 2022 exhibition held in Zhuhai from 8...Full story -
RAAF refuels South Korea fighter jet for first time
Weeks after signing a formal arrangement to co-operate on air-to-air refuelling, Australia and South Korea have conducted the first aerial refuel exercise involving...Full story -
Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability 2022: Production of Dutch CV90s with new turret to begin in December
Production of Dutch CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) with a new turret will begin in December, it was revealed at SAE Media Group's Future Armoured Vehicles...Full story -
New Zealand issues tender for utility vehicles
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a tender supporting the procurement of utility vehicles (UVs) as a part of the country's Protected Mobility...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Biden seeks USD37.7 billion more for Ukraine
The administration of US President Joe Biden asked Congress on 15 November to approve USD37.7 billion in additional Ukraine-related military, economic, and humanitarian...Full story -
Changing the guard: Concern over US withdrawal of F-15 jets from Okinawa
The withdrawal of two squadrons of US Air Force (USAF) Boeing F-15C fighter jets from Okinawa has prompted concerns of a decline in US force capability in the...Full story -
South Korea launches ‘Offset Promising List'
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has introduced lists of products and services that it wants to prioritise through the country's defence...Full story -
China unveils air-defence missile systems
China has unveiled various surface-to-air missile (SAM) weapon systems for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at the Airshow China 2022 exhibition held in Zhuhai from 8...Full story -
UK announces withdrawal from UN mission in Mali
The UK will withdraw its contingent from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) early, Minister of State for the Armed...Full story