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Poland unveils record 2023 defence budget
The Polish government presented a draft state budget for 2023 on 30 August that includes an unprecedented increase in defence spending, set to reach a record PLN97.45...Full story -
Iranian ship attempts to capture US unmanned vessel
The US Navy's 5th Fleet reported the first attack on its new fleet of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) on 30 August, when it said one of its Saildrone Explorers was...Full story -
Australia procures 12 more MH-60R naval helicopters
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a USD504 million contract by the US Naval Air Systems Command to supply Australia with 12 more MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters under...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: UK to donate AUVs to Ukraine for mine clearance
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced plans to donate mine-hunting autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to Ukraine to help the country clear its coastline of...Full story -
Fincantieri Marinette Marine starts construction of frigate Constellation
Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) officially started construction on the first US Navy (USN) Constellation-class guided missile frigate, Constellation (FFG 62), on 31...Full story -
UK seeks new RCVs for explosive ordnance disposal
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking to procure 50 medium-sized remote-controlled vehicles (RCVs) as part of project Dartrose.Full story -
USAFE ‘excited' to learn SwAF aircraft dispersal techniques
The US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) is to learn how the Swedish Air Force (SwAF) conducts the wartime dispersal of its fighter forces.Full story -
Defense & Security 2022: Royal Thai Army expands artillery production
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) is continuing to expand its programmes to produce mortar systems and howitzers based on Israeli technologies.Full story -
Slovakia orders Patria AMV XP 8×8 vehicles from Finland
Slovakia and Finland, along with Patria, signed a government-to-government agreement on 30 August on the procurement of 76 Patria 8×8 AMV XP Armoured Modular Vehicles...Full story -
Defense & Security 2022: Chaiseri develops new versions of First Win MPV
Thai firm Chaiseri has developed new armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) and armoured reconnaissance vehicle (ARV) versions of its 4×4 First Win multipurpose vehicle (MPV).Full story -
Defense & Security 2022: Bangkok Dock proposes modified Krabi-class OPV to Thai navy
Bangkok Dock shipyard is proposing a series of modified Krabi-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to meet requirements in the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). The proposals are...Full story -
Gripen E fires Meteor missile for first time
The Saab Gripen E fighter has conducted its first firing of the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM), it was announced on 30 August.Full story -
Poland signs execution contracts for K2 MBTs and K9 SPHs from South Korea
Poland signed execution contracts with South Korean industry for K2 main battle tanks (MBTs) and K9 self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) on 26 August. Polish Deputy Prime...Full story -
HMS Prince of Wales breaks down after sailing from Portsmouth
The UK Royal Navy's (RN's) second Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier is being inspected for damage after breaking down shortly after departing from Portsmouth,...Full story -
BAE Systems workers to strike at US ground vehicle factory
About 800 unionised workers who build tracked and wheeled military vehicles at a BAE Systems plant in York, Pennsylvania, plan to go on strike on 31 August at 1100 h...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Ukrainian MiG shown firing HARM missiles
The Ukrainian government has confirmed the use of air-launched anti-radiation missiles against Russian forces, with a video released on 30 August showing for the first...Full story -
Poland to join Czech Republic in defending Slovakian airspace
Poland has joined the Czech Republic in announcing it will assign combat aircraft to the defence of Slovakian airspace.Full story -
Defense & Security 2022: Royal Thai Air Force Academy reveals M-Pseudo SAT concept
The Royal Thai Air Force Academy (RTAFA) unveiled the ‘M-Pseudo SAT' concept at the Defense & Security 2022 show in Bangkok on 29 August.Full story -
New mission computer for Indian Navy MiG-29K under trial
The Indian Navy is test-flying a new mission computer for its Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29K/KUB carrier-borne fighter aircraft.Full story -
Defense & Security 2022: Thailand, Elbit partner on D11A multiple rocket launcher
Thailand's Defence Technology Institute (DTI) is partnering with Elbit Systems to develop a Thai version of the Israeli company's multicalibre Precise and Universal...Full story