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Israel's 118 Squadron sees intense action as it awaits new CH-53Ks
The Israeli Air Force's (IAF's) decision to merge the two squadrons that flew the Sikorsky CH-53 ‘Yas'ur' heavy lift helicopters was part of the preparations to receive...Full story -
Switzerland approves participation in EU PESCO mobility and cyber projects
The Bundesrat, Switzerland's Federal Council, approved the country's participation as a third state in the European Union's (EU's) Permanent Structured Cooperation...Full story -
US, partners complete missile defence exercise featuring improved target
The US Navy (USN) and its partners have completed a biennial ballistic missile defence (BMD) exercise that utilised an improved target.Full story -
New Zealand navy begins patrols in support of North Korean sanctions
New Zealand's sole Aotearoa-class replenishment vessel has begun the Royal New Zealand Navy's (RNZN's) inaugural mission to support the monitoring and enforcement of...Full story -
US approves possible sale of Excalibur projectiles to Denmark
The US Department of State has approved the possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of Excalibur projectiles and associated support worth up to USD121 million to Denmark,...Full story -
Japan, India advance co-operation on robotics and naval technologies
Japan and India are collaborating on unmanned and naval technologies to advance their defence partnership.Full story -
New ‘silent hangar' to test UK systems against electronic warfare
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is to build one of the largest specialist anechoic chambers (or ‘silent hangar') in Europe to test how well aircraft and other vehicles...Full story -
Vietnam inducts six L-39NGs
The Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) has inducted six Aero Vodochody L-39NG trainer and light-attack aircraft following the completion of final acceptance tests in the...Full story -
Sikorsky delivers final VH-92A as US president takes first ride
Sikorsky has delivered the 23rd and final VH-92A presidential transport helicopter to the US Marine Corps (USMC), according to separate 19 August releases by the armed...Full story -
US approves possible 155 mm Precision Guidance Kit sale to Finland
The US Department of State has approved the possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of 155 mm Precision Guidance Kits (PGKs) and related equipment worth up to USD70...Full story -
Update: QinetiQ expands air training ambitions with largest Bundeswehr contract win
UK defence contractor QinetiQ has been awarded a EUR284 million (USD311 million) contract for aerial training services (ATS) for the air force, army, navy, and special...Full story -
Tengden unveils new twin-engine cargo UAV
China's Tengden aircraft manufacturer has unveiled and test-flown a new cargo-carrying unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that the company says can transport two tonnes of...Full story -
Sweden receives first Sisu GTP 4×4 offroad vehicles
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) announced on its website on 15 August that it had received the country's first Sisu GTP 4×4 offroad vehicles. The FMV...Full story -
Brazil launches first locally built frigate
The ship for the Tamandaré-class Frigate Program (PFCT), F Tamandaré (F200), was launched on 9 August by thyssenkrupp Estaleiro Brasil Sul (tkEBS), the Brazilian Navy...Full story -
Containerised ROTV system developed for UK MROS seabed warfare platform passes FAT
A containerised remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV) system being developed by Danish company Eiva for the UK's new Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance (MROS) seabed warfare...Full story -
Norway conducts first Piorun live firing as MANPADS enters army service
The Norwegian Armed Forces announced on its website on 16 August that it had conducted its first Piorun (Lightning) live firing as the manportable air-defence system...Full story -
Türkiye confirms longer-range version of Atmaca cruise missile being tested
Turkish company Roketsan announced on 18 August that it had successfully test-fired the long-range cruise missile version of its Atmaca anti-ship missile.Full story -
Update: UK Space Command launches first satellite
UK Space Command's first satellite – Tyche – was launched on the evening of 16 August onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, as part of the ‘Transporter-11' Rideshare mission...Full story -
Hensoldt to supply additional TRS-4D radars for German Navy Type 126 programme
Hensoldt has been awarded a contract by Thales for the supply of additional TRS-4D radars for the German Navy's Niedersachsen (Type 126)-class frigates.Full story -
Update: South Korea UH/HH-60 upgrade project spurs KAI-Hanwha collaboration
South Korea's plan to upgrade its military Sikorsky UH/HH-60 helicopters for increased survivability and operational efficiency has attracted joint interest from Korea...Full story