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Northrop Grumman, Airbus developing prototype satcom capability
US defence company Northrop Grumman is teaming up with Airbus US Space & Defense to develop prototype satellite communication (satcom) platforms, in support of the US...Full story -
Transmobile unveils spigot launcher for RPG-7 projectiles
Sofia, Bulgaria-based Transmobile has developed what the company describes as a “niversal silent system” for launching mines and grenades.Full story -
Finnish Border Guard orders two OPVs from Meyer Turku
The Finnish Border Guard (FBG) has awarded a contract to Meyer Turku for two new liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).Full story -
Algeria parades converted T-62 tanks
The Algerian People's National Army (ANP) unveiled the T-62 tanks that it has converted into fire-support vehicles during the parade marking the 60th anniversary of the...Full story -
Sikorsky Raider X prototype 90% complete, engine delivery expected in November
Sikorsky said that the prototype Raider X, its submission for the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme, is 90% complete and the company has...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Czech agreement to defend Slovakian airspace paves way for MiG transfer to Ukraine
The Czech Air Force (Vzdusné Sily Armády Ceské Republiky: VSACR) is set to protect the airspace of its Slovakian neighbour in a move that could clear the latter to...Full story -
Singapore Armed Forces to bolster ‘digital intelligence' workforce
Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has announced updates regarding its efforts to develop infrastructure and a skilled workforce for the new Digital and...Full story -
Slovakia expects to start receiving CV90 IFVs within three years
Slovakia expects to receive its first CV90 tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) within three years, subject to the results of negotiations of the...Full story -
France, Germany, Sweden launch future transport aircraft
France, Germany, and Sweden have agreed development of a new fixed-wing medium-lift transport aircraft, it was announced on 30 June.Full story -
US Army merges data analytics, combat management programmes
US Army officials within the service's primary information systems and networking technology directorates are working to merge two major programmes – data analytics and...Full story -
Myanmar MiG-29 violates Thai airspace
A cross-border violation by a Myanmar Air Force military aircraft engaged in military operations on 30 June prompted a scramble by Thai fighter jets.Full story -
Russian Project 885M submarine Krasnoyarsk starts sea trials
The Project 885M Severodvinsk (Yasen)-class nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine (SSGN) Krasnoyarsk (K 571) has departed Severodvinsk for its first set of sea trials...Full story -
DRDO successfully test flies flying-wing UCAV
India's Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) has successfully flown for the first time.Full story -
Portugal develops armed USV
The Portuguese Navy's Unmanned Vehicles Experimentation Cell (CEOV) is developing a multimission armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) for operational experimentation,...Full story -
IAG showcases refined Rila 8×8
The Rila 8×8 armoured vehicle family was launched by the International Armored Group (IAG) at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2021 in Abu Dhabi. However, an...Full story -
New reform of NATO's partner-oriented Trust Funds hikes pressure on deliverables
With allied leaders agreeing, during the June 29–30 Madrid summit, to massively ramp-up the defence of NATO's home territory against external aggression, attention will...Full story -
Indian Navy issues RFI for Shipborne UAVs
India has announced an intention to procure 40 Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial Systems (NSUAS) for warships more than 100 m in length.Full story -
Australia to assess potential defects of Guardian-class patrol boats
Australia's Department of Defence (DoD) and shipbuilder Austal are flying specialists to several Pacific Island countries to assess possible technical defects of...Full story -
Poland signs for AW149 helicopters
Poland has signed for Leonardo AW149 helicopters, two weeks after the country's defence minister said a deal would be sealed “in the near future”.Full story -
US Army interested in enhanced M-SHORAD capability for ground threats
The US Army wants soldiers using the Stryker-based Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) weapon to also be able to target ground threats and is seeking information...Full story