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ILA 2022: Airbus promotes H145M D3 enhancements and pitches further improvements to international market
Airbus Helicopters has highlighted the latest enhancements it has rolled into the D3 standard of its H145M medium-twin rotorcraft, and is proposing a raft of additional...Full story -
Australia considers reduction in IFV requirement
The scope of a multi-billion dollar programme to supply the Australian Army with up to 450 tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) may significantly be reduced, Janes...Full story -
Update – Eurosatory 2022: Cockerill 3105 turret installed on Leopard 1
John Cockerill Defense displayed a Leopard 1 tank with a 3105 turret at the Eurosatory 2022 defence exhibition held in Paris from 13–17 June.Full story -
ILA 2022: Spain signs for Halcon Eurofighters
Spain has signed for 20 new Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft under Project Halcon (Falcon), the manufacturer said on 23 June.Full story -
Iraq announces first T-50 take off
The Iraqi Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 22 June that one of the Iraqi Air Force's KAI T-50 jet trainer/light combat aircraft had taken off for the first time.Full story -
USAF chief bullish on digital design solutions for B-21, Sentinel programmes
US Air Force (USAF) chief of staff General Charles Brown said on 22 June that he would like to see a collaborative and digital approach continue across the air force...Full story -
South Korea's Nuri rocket places satellites in orbit
South Korea's domestically developed rocket has been able to place satellites in orbit in the second attempt.Full story -
ILA 2022: Luftwaffe's electronic attack commitment to NATO slips, as industry showcases solutions for Eurofighter EK
The Luftwaffe's commitment to field an airborne electronic attack (AEA) capability for NATO has slipped by at least three years, with an overdue formal requirement...Full story -
ILA 2022: Diehl launches Light Attack Remote Carrier for FCAS/SCAF and legacy aircraft
Diehl Defence showcased a weaponised Remote Carrier (RC) ‘loyal wingman' at the ILA Air Show in Berlin, telling Janes that the project is geared at the Future Combat Air...Full story -
Russia's Sarmat heavy ICBM to enter service at end of year
Russia's first RS-28 Sarmat heavy intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) will begin combat duty at the end of the year, Russian President Vladimir Putin told military...Full story -
IWI details new ACE Sniper rifle
Israel Weapons Industry (IWI) representatives provided further details of the company's new ACE Sniper rifle at the Eurosatory 2022 defence exhibition.Full story -
ILA 2022: Luftwaffe formally receives A321neoLR jet into service
The Luftwaffe formally received into service its first Airbus A321neoLR passenger aircraft during a ceremony at the ILA Air Show on 23 June.Full story -
ILA 2022: Lockheed Martin progresses German Hercules programme
Lockheed Martin is progressing Germany's KC/C-130J Hercules programme, with the arrival of the second aircraft into Évreux-Fauville Air Base in northern France, in the...Full story -
Indonesian shipyard begins work on new missile-capable ‘president ship'
Indonesian private shipyard PT Karimun Anugrah Sejati (KAS) has begun work on a new guided-missile corvette that will double up as transport for dignitaries such as the...Full story -
Meprolight details Tigon hybrid weapon sight features
Meprolight, part of the SK Group, provided further details of its recently unveiled Tigon hybrid sight at Eurosatory 2022 in Paris.Full story -
Construction for guided-missile frigate Constellation set to begin
Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) is set to start building the first Constellation-class guided-missile frigate (FFG 62) close to the scheduled construction-start time,...Full story -
ILA 2022: Boeing pushing to get German Chinooks under contract
Boeing is pressing to get under contract the CH-47F Chinooks that Germany recently selected for its Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH) requirement, programme officials...Full story -
USAF chief outlines F-15EX buy decision as part of fighter mix
US Air Force (USAF) Chief of Staff General Charles Brown said that the decision making regarding the right mix of Boeing F-15EX Eagle II and other fighter jets is part...Full story -
ILA 2022: German F-35A deal on ‘accelerated timeline'
Lockheed Martin and the Joint Program Office (JPO) have accelerated their efforts to finalise Germany's contract to procure the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter...Full story -
Keel laid for first new Bulgarian MMPV
German shipbuilder NVL Group (formerly Lürssen Werft) held a keel-laying ceremony for the first of two Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessels (MMPVs) on order for the...Full story