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AUSA 2022: Rafael showcasing 100 kW-class Iron Beam, details development path
Rafael and the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD) want to have a 100 kW-class ground-based laser ready for fielding in the next couple of years that can assist Iron Dome...Full story -
NATO seeks to optimise SOF airframes to match peer adversaries
NATO Special Operations Forces (SOF) is considering how to best optimise their aviation capabilities as attention shifts from counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency...Full story -
Leonardo DRS to equip Australian ABVs with electro-optical sensors
The United States Army has awarded a contract to Leonardo DRS for equipping Australia's Assault Breacher Vehicles (ABVs) with thermal integrated vision systems (IVSs),...Full story -
New self-propelled mortar enters Algerian service
A new type 120 mm self-propelled mortar has entered service with the Algerian National People's Army (ANP), a photograph released by the country's Ministry of National...Full story -
Luftwaffe concludes Indo-Pacific deployment
The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) has concluded its deployment of Eurofighters and support aircraft in the Indo-Pacific region. The deployment, titled ‘Rapid Pacific...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Ukrainian advances continue after Russian rout from Lyman
Ukrainian forces continued to make progress following their recapture of Lyman in Donetsk on the weekend of 1−2 October, with Western sources saying on 5 October that...Full story -
MBDA Akeron LP missile to arm Eurodrone
The MBDA Akeron LP missile has been selected to equip the Eurodrone medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).Full story -
SpearUAV unveils Viper micro-tactical loitering munition
SpearUAV has detailed the development of an ultra-lightweight micro-tactical loitering munition (LM) for small tactical units − squad level and below − with a...Full story -
Czech Republic submits letter of request to buy F-35
The Czech government has submitted a letter of request to the United States for the procurement of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).Full story -
Namibia and Cameroon naval forces participate in UNITAS for first time
For the first time since the inception of the event in 1960, the Namibian and Cameroonian navies participated in the multinational exercise UNITAS this year off the...Full story -
US Coast Guard Cutter Healy reaches the North Pole
The US Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) reached the North Pole on 30 September after traversing the frozen Arctic Ocean, marking only the second time a US ship...Full story -
UK awards Protector training contract
The United Kingdom (UK) has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) a contract to undertake operator training for the MQ-9B Protector RG1...Full story -
Russia's Pacific Fleet receives newest nuclear-powered submarines
The Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet has received two submarines in one day at the Rybachiy naval base in Kamchatka Krai, Russia.Full story -
Malaysian navy makes rare appeal for more funds in 2023 defence budget
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has issued rare appeals to the government for more funds to be made available under the country's 2023 national budget.Full story -
Malian Su-25 crashes
Mali's recently delivered Su-25 ground attack aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Gao airport at around 0930 h local time on 4 October, the Armed Forces of Mali (FAMa)...Full story -
Land Forces 2022: Australia considers HIMARS rocket production
Consideration is being given to the manufacture of missiles for the US High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in Australia, a Lockheed Martin executive has...Full story -
US Navy begins converting former RAF E-3D into E-6B trainer
The US Navy (USN) has begun conversion of a Boeing E-3D Sentry Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) aircraft into a surrogate trainer for the service's E-6B...Full story -
US Navy fast-tracks contract for MQ-9 SkyTower II airborne network extension
The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has fast-tracked an order to provide US Marine Corps (USMC) MQ-9A Reaper unmanned air systems (UASs) with an improved airborne...Full story -
Carrier Ford departs on first official deployment
The US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) departed Norfolk, Virginia, a bit after 1300 h local time on 4 October for its first official deployment.Full story -
India's Light Combat Helicopter inducted into service
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has inducted the first production units of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the air...Full story