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US Army orders additional ‘upgunned' Strykers, total stands at 269 vehicles
The US Army is providing Oshkosh Defense with USD130 million to outfit an additional 95 Stryker Double-V Hull Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICVVA1) with a 30 mm cannon.Full story -
Naval Group cuts steel for second Greek FDI frigate
French shipbuilder Naval Group has started construction of the second Frégate de Défense et d'Intervention (FDI) multimission frigate for the Hellenic Navy (HN).Full story -
ARRW hypersonic weapon completes booster test programme
The US Air Force (USAF) conducted another test flight of its Lockheed Martin AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) booster on 12 July, completing the...Full story -
Harland & Wolff to regenerate ex-RN Hunt-class MCMV for Lithuania
An ex-UK Royal Navy (RN) Hunt-class mine-countermeasures vessel (MCMV) is to undergo a regeneration and upgrade at the Harland & Wolff-owned Appledore shipyard in...Full story -
More JASDF fighter scrambles in first quarter compared with 2021
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) scrambled its fighter aircraft 235 times in the first quarter of 2022. This represents a 65% increase over scrambles in a...Full story -
Indonesia conducts loading trials of 155 mm howitzers for rapid insertion operations
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has conducted loading trials of the CAESAR 155 mm/52-calibre self-propelled howitzer system onboard one of its C-130H...Full story -
F/A-18 demonstrates ability to launch from Indian carriers with ‘upsized' loadout
Boeing has concluded a demonstration of the F/A-18 Super Hornet's ability to launch from Indian aircraft carriers with two Boeing AGM-84 Harpoon missiles, which exceeds...Full story -
Somali president visits SNA training camp in Eritrea
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited Somali soldiers during a visit to Eritrea from 9 to 12 July.Full story -
Germany improves territorial and alliance defence
The Bundeswehr is improving its territorial and alliance defence capabilities, according to a Ministry of Defence (MoD) interim status report published on 8 July. Among...Full story -
The Madrid NATO Summit - A triumph of style over substance?
In this opinion piece, Sean Corbett, founder of and CEO of IntSight Global and Chairman of Janes National Security Advisory Board, reflects on the recent NATO SummitFull story -
British Army launches AH-64E training at Middle Wallop
The British Army has commenced training for its latest Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter at Middle Wallop in Hampshire, southern England.Full story -
East Tech 2022: TASL's new surveillance system to be tested by Indian Army in August
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has developed a new surveillance system – named Rajak-XLR (extra-long range) – that will be tested by the Indian Army in August, a...Full story -
Negotiations for Indo-French AMCA engine in progress
India's negotiations with French engine manufacturer Safran for the co-development of a new engine for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) has become...Full story -
China's H-20 stealth bomber close to first flight
Chinese state media has suggested that the country's H-20 long-range stealth bomber will soon conduct its first test flight.Full story -
New Zealand to explore more proactive defence agenda
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a Defence Policy Review that could represent a significant shift in posture and military engagement in the Pacific...Full story -
Indian defence exports jump 51%, MoD data show
In fiscal year (FY) 2021–22 India reached a new milestone of nearly INR130 billion (USD1.6 billion) in defence exports, new Indian government statistics show.Full story -
Rafael unveils Ice Breaker deep strike missile system
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled a new, ‘fifth-generation', long-range, autonomous air-launched, air-breathing precision-guided air-to-surface missile system on...Full story -
East Tech 2022: RRP S4E supplies camera system for surveillance to Indian Army
Mumbai-based RRP S4E has been supplying its multisensor optical platform camera system for surveillance − Viraj 28 A − to the Indian Army's Eastern Command, Shikhar...Full story -
East Tech 2022: Zen Technologies to deliver 25 counter-unmanned aerial systems to IAF
Hyderabad-based Zen Technologies has delivered two units of its counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) to the Indian Air Force (IAF), Abdul Imran, subject matter expert...Full story -
East Tech 2022: Hawking Defence offers solutions to Indian Armed Forces
Chennai-based firm Hawking Defence showcased a number of solutions for the Indian Armed Forces at East Tech 2022, an event held in Kolkata by the Indian Army's Eastern...Full story