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Pentagon budget 2023: US Navy considers divesting Growlers, RQ-21As
The US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps' (USMC) fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget request totalled USD230.8 billion, but the services are looking at divesting several air...Full story -
Carrier Nimitz could still get service extension
Despite plans detailed in the fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget proposal to retire USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in FY 2025, the US Navy (USN) may decide to extend the service life of...Full story -
Russia's Sarmat super-heavy ICBM undergoes first full flight test
The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced in a press release on 20 April that at 1512 local time the first test of a super‐heavy RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental...Full story -
Croatia places priority on procuring air-defence systems
The procurement of short- and medium-range air-defence systems is a priority of the Croatian Army, Defence Minister Mario Banožić told parliament on 20 April. He placed...Full story -
RoKAF's airlift acquisition to draw diverse capabilities
Aircraft manufacturers expected to bid for South Korea's ‘Large Transporter Secondary Project' (LTAP-2) are slated to offer a range of capabilities for the programme.Full story -
Hungary to buy L-39NG jets from Czech Republic
Hungary is to receive 12 Aero Vodochody L-39NG (Next Generation) jet trainer aircraft from the Czech Republic, a senior government official announced on 20 April.Full story -
Naval Group offers to build two AIP submarines in Surabaya
French shipbuilder Naval Group has offered to build two air-independent propulsion (AIP)-capable diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) in Surabaya for the Indonesian Navy.Full story -
US Navy develops options and ranges for future shipbuilding needs
Hoping to navigate between the need to develop a hybrid manned-unmanned fleet and the uncertainty of future threats, funding, and industrial-base limits, the US Navy...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Kyiv increases available aircraft fleet
Ukraine has increased its fleet of available aircraft, having received new parts and assistance from the United States and international allies.Full story -
Textron finishes buying aircraft maker Pipistrel
US industrial conglomerate Textron has completed its previously disclosed acquisition of Slovenia-based light aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel for about EUR218 million...Full story -
Israel reports significant defence sales to Arab states
The Arab states that recently normalised relations with Israel accounted for 7% of the Jewish state's defence export orders in 2021, the Israeli Ministry of Defense...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: USAF secretary sheds light on F-35s procurement decisions
The US Air Force (USAF) cut its FY 2023 F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter procurement in exchange for other funding priorities, as the Block 4 updates remains...Full story -
NZ C-130Js to get specialist equipment, advanced sensors
The five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30s Super Hercules to be procured by New Zealand will have specialist equipment and sensors.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: AeroVironment to donate UASs to Ukraine
AeroVironment is to donate unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) to the armed forces of Ukraine, the company announced on 19 April.Full story -
China and Solomon Islands sign security pact, riling Australia and allies
China has signed a security co-operation agreement with the Solomon Islands, which paves the way for Beijing to deploy its troops and military assets in the South...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: USMC sees NMESIS as ‘marquee' system for new approach
The US Marine Corps (USMC) Navy Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) marries the USMC desire to achieve sea denial with its plan to establish a...Full story -
Argentina's FixView reveals new FV-200 multisensor turret
Argentina's FixView unveiled its new FV-200 gyrostabilised multisensor turret – developed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), light aircraft, and other platforms –...Full story -
FAdeA reveals new IA-100 Malvina trainer for Argentine Air Force
Argentina's FAdeA presented its new IA-100 Malvina elementary and primary trainer project in April, which is to serve the Argentine Air Force and is expected to be...Full story -
ENAER showcases new Pillán II trainer project for Chilean Air Force
Chile's ENAER in April revealed its new Pillán II project for a basic trainer to replace the T-35 Pillán type in the Chilean Air Force and for export.Full story -
Brazil's Mac Jee unveils electronic fuze for air-launched weapons
Brazil's Mac Jee Defesa is finalising development of its BEF-1502 multi-purpose all-electronic fuze system, the company told Janes in April.Full story