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India issues RFI for C-UAV ammunition
Jan 3, 2025, 12:50 by Sohini MandalThe Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a request for information (RFI) to support its procurement of 23 mm counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) ammunition...Full story -
Ukraine says Magura V5 USV downed Russian Mi-8 helicopter with adapted AAM
Jan 3, 2025, 09:50 by Tamara RozouvanUkraine's military intelligence (HUR) said a Magura V5 unmanned surface vessel (USV) destroyed one Russian Mi-8 helicopter and damaged a second one in the Black Sea.Full story -
Japan plans to procure new AIM-120C-8/D-3 missiles
Jan 3, 2025, 07:20 by Akhil KadidalThe US Department of State has approved a potential sale of new AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Japan.Full story -
Germany green lights Type 127 frigate project
Jan 3, 2025, 07:05 by Kate TringhamThe budget committee of the Bundestag, Germany's parliament, has officially green lighted the procurement of Type 127 air-defence frigates for the German Navy.Full story -
US Navy agrees to change ‘unique' cruiser ship-modernisation management plan
Jan 3, 2025, 06:05 by Michael FabeyThe US Navy (USN) has agreed to change its ship-modernisation plan developed for guided-missile cruisers (CGs) following a critique and recommendation by the US...Full story -
US Marine Corps fields ACV trainers
Jan 3, 2025, 03:50 by Giles EbbuttXR Training has completed fielding 81 Amphibious Combat Vehicle Driver Training System (ACV-DTS) simulators for the US Marine Corps (USMC), the company announced in a...Full story -
Baykar confirms Akinci deliveries to UAE
Jan 2, 2025, 15:35 by Jeremy BinnieThe Turkish company Baykar announced on 1 January that it has delivered at least two of its Bayraktar Akıncı twin-engine unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the United...Full story -
Türkiye's Baykar to buy Italy's Piaggio
Jan 2, 2025, 11:50 by Gareth JenningsTürkiye's Baykar is to acquire Italy's Piaggio Aerospace in a deal announced by the Italian government on 27 December.Full story -
Japan, US discuss feasibility of co-producing AIM-120 missiles
Jan 2, 2025, 09:20 by Akhil KadidalTokyo and Washington are working to launch a study to assess the feasibility of co-producing AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM) within Japan.Full story -
Ghana commissions new naval base
Jan 2, 2025, 08:50 by Jeremy BinnieGhana's President Nana Akufo-Addo commissioned Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ezinlibo in the Western Region on 23 December.Full story -
Germany orders four more Type 212CD submarines from tkMS
Jan 2, 2025, 05:35 by Kate TringhamGermany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has signed a contract with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS)...Full story -
Poland buys Krab SPHs, K9 support vehicles, and Rosomak APCs
Dec 31, 2024, 15:35 by Tom BartonPoland's Armaments Agency (AA) within its Ministry of National Defence (MND) has contracted Polish defence company Huta Stalowa Wola SA (HSW) for around PLN16.5 billion...Full story -
Bundeswehr issues D-LBO contracts worth EUR3 billion to Rheinmetall, KNDS, and others
Dec 31, 2024, 14:05 by Tamara RozouvanGerman defence company Rheinmetall has been awarded two large-scale contracts for communications and information technology (IT) systems by the German Armed Forces...Full story -
Embraer announces new African customer for Super Tucano
Dec 31, 2024, 13:20 by Gareth JenningsEmbraer has sold its A-29 (EMB-314) Super Tucano light attack aircraft to an undisclosed African country, it announced on 31 December.Full story -
US Coast Guard moves towards resurrecting Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather fleet
Dec 31, 2024, 12:50 by Michael FabeyThe US Coast Guard (USCG) is moving closer to reviving its fleet of Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather (SPC-HWX) II with the release on 19 December of a draft...Full story -
Update: US prepares exit of F-15C fleet from Okinawa
Dec 31, 2024, 10:50 by Akhil KadidalThe US Air Force (USAF) is withdrawing its last Boeing F-15C Eagle from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.Full story -
Ireland signs for H145M helicopters
Dec 31, 2024, 10:35 by Gareth JenningsThe Republic of Ireland has acquired four Airbus Helicopters H145M light-medium rotorcraft for EUR91.7 million (USD95.4 million).Full story -
Ukraine begins licensed assembly of Colt CZ Bren 2 assault rifle
Dec 31, 2024, 09:50 by Sean ReardonUkraine's state-owned Ukroboronprom has begun assembly of the Czech-designed Colt CZ Bren 2 Assault Rifle.Full story -
Iraqi naval forces receive fast patrol boats from Ares Shipyard
Dec 31, 2024, 04:35 by Cem Devrim YaylaliAres Shipyard in Türkiye has delivered three Type 55 SAT special operations support and fast attack craft for the Iraqi naval forces.Full story -
Undisclosed customer orders six Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos
Dec 31, 2024, 04:35 by Zach RosenbergAn undisclosed customer placed an order with Embraer for six A-29 Super Tucanos, the company disclosed on 30 December.Full story