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Link 16 terminal qualified for French AWACS aircraft
The Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminal Block Upgrade 2 (MIDS-LVT BU2) has been qualified for use on all four of the French Air and Space...Full story -
USMC clears Amphibious Combat Vehicles for open-water training, caps breaker height
US marines are once again allowed to train with Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) in open water and surf zones but they can only operate the vehicles when the breaker...Full story -
Indian MoD orders additional BrahMos missiles for navy
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has decided to acquire more BrahMos PJ-10 supersonic cruise missiles for the Indian Navy.Full story -
Putin's mobilisation announcement signals readiness to escalate Ukraine conflict, while Penal Code amendments indicate Kremlin's alarm over lack of popular support
Putin's mobilisation announcement signals readiness to escalate Ukraine conflict, while Penal Code amendments indicate Kremlin's alarm over lack of popular support. On 21 September 2022 President Vladimir Putin announced in a pre-recorded televised address a partial mobilisation of the Russian Federation for the first time since the Second World War. Putin said that the goal of the so-called ‘special operation' – the liberation of the Donbas – remains unchanged. Putin also warned the West that in the case of a threat to Russia's “territorial integrity”, he is ready to use all the means at his disposal to protect Russia, including nuclear capabilities.Full story -
AAD 2022: Hensoldt launches production-ready ASTUS UAS
Hensoldt South Africa (SA), part of German sensor maker Hensoldt, officially launched a production-ready model of its ASTUS tactical unmanned aerial systems (TUASs) at...Full story -
Janes CTO named in the 2022 CIO 100 Award for technology leadership
Janes, the leading open-source defence intelligence provider, has been recognised with one of the most prestigious and influential awards in technology, the 2022 CIO 100 award. The award recognises leadership in technology-led transformation and celebrates the business leaders that are driving change at their organisations.Full story -
AAD 2022: Havelsan exhibits indigenously designed autonomous Baha UAV
Turkey's Havelsan exhibited its latest iteration of indigenously developed fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) swarm-capable autonomous Baha unmanned aerial...Full story -
AAD 2022: Milkor showcases fully loaded 380 UCAV
South African-based Milkor showcased a fully loaded prototype of its 380 medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) at the Africa...Full story -
Challenger 3 to get laser protection system
Elbit Systems UK (ESUK) will deliver its laser protection system for Challenger 3 main battle tanks (MBTs).Full story -
AAD 2022: Denel debuts Loki aerial target
Making its debut at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2022 expo in South Africa was a mock-up of Denel Aerospace Systems' high-speed recoverable aerial target,...Full story -
Malaysian navy tables MYR2.4 billion proposal for three more Littoral Mission Ships
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has laid out a MYR2.4 billion (USD524.84 million) proposal to procure an initial batch of three improved Littoral Mission Ship (LMS)...Full story -
DX Korea 2022: SNT Dynamics unveils light-vehicle mortar system
South Korea's SNT Dynamics has integrated its KM120 120 mm mortar system with a 4×4 light tactical vehicle (LTV) built by Kia Motors for a requirement in the Republic of...Full story -
LIG Nex1 outlines LAMD development plans
South Korea's LIG Nex1 has disclosed plans to supply its low-altitude missile defence (LAMD) system to the Republic of Korea (RoK) Armed Forces by the end of the decade.Full story -
DX Korea 2022: LIG Nex1 unveils ‘Drone Launched Missile'
LIG Nex1 has unveiled a tactical precision-strike concept at the DX Korea 2022 exhibition being held in Goyang from 21 to 25 September.Full story -
DX Korea 2022: KAI launches UAM concept for Korean army
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has showcased a scale model of a new unmanned urban air mobility (UAM) aircraft for military applications, at the DX Korea 2022...Full story -
Philippine Army deploys ATMOS 2000 howitzers for operational tasking
The Philippine Army has deployed its Autonomous Truck Mounted howitzer System (ATMOS) 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled artillery units to the service's 10th Field...Full story -
French Navy becomes first military H160 operator
Babcock delivered its first Airbus Helicopters H160 rotorcraft to the French Navy on 22 September during a ceremony at Hyères Naval Air Station (NAS) in southeastern...Full story -
Raytheon clears Glide Phase Interceptor prototype milestone, eyeing preliminary design review
Raytheon Missiles and Defense announced that its version of the sea-based Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) completed the systems requirements review – prototype (SRR-P)...Full story -
LMI steps up acquisition activity
US government consulting firm LMI has expanded its work on potential acquisitions since it was purchased by a group of seasoned investors, according to the company's top...Full story -
Naval Group reveals ocean-capable USV testbed
France's Naval Group is modifying and repurposing an existing optionally manned trials vessel to serve as an experimental testbed for large uncrewed platform and...Full story