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HAL sees opportunity for Tejas in Malaysia's FLIT programme
A combination of capability and flexibility over countertrade appears to have made India one of the frontrunners for Malaysia's Fighter Lead-in-Trainer (FLIT) programme.Full story -
South Korea to upgrade AH-64E Apaches to Version 6
South Korea has announced a programme to upgrade its fleet of AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters to the latest Version 6 (V6) standard.Full story -
MSPO 2022: Hanwha targets Polish market with Chunmoo MRL
Hanwha proposed its Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher (MRL) to Poland at the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO 2022 being held in Kielce on 6–9 September....Full story -
Russia planning North Korean rockets purchase, claims US
Russia plans to procure “millions” of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea to support its war effort in Ukraine, a US administration official told Janes on 6...Full story -
Iran's IRGCN unveils Shahid Soleimani catamaran
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) officially took delivery of the first of its new class of catamarans during a ceremony held at its base in Bandar...Full story -
DIA's Torch programme accelerates intel sharing with allies
The Pentagon's intelligence directorate is investing heavily in systems and programmes specifically designed to knock down barriers to collaboration between US armed...Full story -
Sean Alger graduates from the MissionLink program
Janes is proud to announce that Sean Alger, Vice President, US Sales, has graduated from MissionLink. MissionLink is an exclusive nationwide network that serves as a force-multiplier and gateway to accelerating innovation and advancing solutions to National Security threats.Full story -
Changing tack: Pakistan Navy transforms amid increasing Indian Ocean rivalries
On the night of 4 December 1971, an Indian Navy strike force consisting of three Vidyut-class missile boats, two Arnala-class corvettes, and a fleet tanker approached...Full story -
Update: South Korea approves funding for third batch of K2 MBTs
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has allocated funding for a third batch of Hyundai Rotem K2 main battle tanks (MBTs).Full story -
Update: India sanctions Tejas Mk 2 fighter project
The Indian government has officially approved the Tejas Mk 2 fighter aircraft. The project has been sanctioned with INR66.17 billion (USD827 million) in funding.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: THeMIS robot delivered to Kyiv as Russia announces bounty for system's capture
Janes has received confirmation of the delivery of a THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to Ukraine after images of the system being delivered emerged on a number of...Full story -
Saab demonstrates mobile SHORAD system in live firing
Saab demonstrated a mobile short-range air defence (MSHORAD) system in live firings in Karlskoga, Sweden, on 30 August. It was the first time the system was presented to...Full story -
German Navy commences Poseidon training
The German Navy has commenced training on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon, ahead of deliveries of five interim maritime multimission aircraft in 2024.Full story -
US approves USD1.1 billion deal for Taiwan
The US State Department has approved the USD1.1 billion sale of missiles and radar-support services to Taiwan. The Foreign Military Sale (FMS), if approved by Congress,...Full story -
South Korea approves funding for third batch of K2 MBTs
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has allocated funding for a third batch of Hyundai Rotem K2 main battle tanks (MBTs).Full story -
Damen discloses further details of Pakistan's OPV 2600 vessels
Netherlands-based shipbuilder Damen has disclosed further details of the vessels it is building for the Pakistan Navy, which are derived from the company's OPV 2600...Full story -
Update: US State Department approves sale of UH-60Ms to Australia
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and related equipment to Australia under Foreign Military Sales (FMS).Full story -
South Korea approves funding for K9A2 SPH
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has given formal approval for the project to upgrade Hanwha Defense's K9 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled...Full story -
Defense & Security 2022: DCM Shriram showcases quadcopter UAVs
Indian firm DCM Shriram Industries Limited showcased its quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), DCM Trishul and DCM Kailash, at the Defense & Security 2022 show in...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Biden seeks more Ukraine aid
The Biden administration asked Congress on 2 September to approve USD11.7 billion in additional Ukraine-related security and economic assistance, including USD4.5...Full story