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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 -
Brazil commissions first Riachuelo-class S-BR submarine
The Brazilian Navy commissioned its first-of-class Riachuelo-class diesel-electric attack submarine, S Riachuelo (S-40), on 1 September.Full story -
South Korea proposes 4.6% increase in 2023 defence budget
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has announced a 2023 defence budget proposal of KRW57.1 trillion (USD42.1 billion). It said the new expenditure is a...Full story -
USCG starts to shift some Marine Protector-class vessels to Alaska
To augment its naval force in the American higher latitudes, the US Coast Guard (USCG) decided to shift some of its 87-foot (23.8-m) Marine Protector-class vessels to...Full story -
Light Tactical Transport Vehicle production ramped up for Belgium
Light Tactical Transport Vehicle (LTTV) production for Belgium has been accelerated, Jankel announced in a press release on 31 August. This follows a period of low-rate...Full story -
India commissions Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
The Indian Navy has commissioned its Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) as INS Vikrant.Full story -
Coping with Covid-19: Army training during the pandemic
Strict lockdowns and travel bans intended at halting or at least slowing down the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic have altered how armies train soldiers and conduct...Full story -
First South Sudanese unified forces graduate
South Sudan held the first graduation ceremony on 30 August for the Necessary Unified Forces (NUF) that are being formed by retraining rebel and pro-government fighters...Full story -
Australian submariners to train on RN Astute-class submarines under AUKUS
Australian submariners are set to train onboard the UK Royal Navy's (RN's) newest Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) under the trilateral AUKUS security...Full story -
Defense & Security 2022: Pulse Science exhibits emergency response aircraft
Thai company Pulse Science has displayed its medical emergency response aircraft at the Defense and Security 2022 exhibition, held in Bangkok from 29 August to 1...Full story