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SMi MRAS 2022: XTEND pitches UAS capabilities to FCG
XTEND has pitched its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) capabilities for the UK Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Future Capability Group (FCG) Human Machine Teaming...Full story -
Sweden to upgrade Gripen C/D fleet
Sweden is to upgrade its fleet of Saab JAS 39 Gripen C/D combat aircraft to keep them operationally relevant till 2035.Full story -
BAE Systems tests new ARTISAN radar software for ASBM targets
BAE Systems Maritime Services' UK-based radar business has revealed details of trials to demonstrate the ability of the company's ARTISAN(Advanced Radar Target...Full story -
Philippine Army conducts live firing of new ATMOS 2000 howitzers
The Philippine Army has concluded a three-day live-firing exercise with its Autonomous Truck Mounted howitzer System (ATMOS) 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled artillery...Full story -
Affinity trials electric aircraft for UK
Affinity Flying Training Services (AFTS) has trialled electric-powered aircraft for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), the training provider announced on 13 April.Full story -
India updates procurement rules to cease all defence imports
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has made additional amendments to its military procurement processes in line with government efforts to reduce the country's reliance...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: US Navy confirms plans to remove carrier Nimitz from battle force
The US Navy (USN) confirmed plans on 13 April to retire the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) by the middle of this decade.Full story -
Rheinmetall Mission Master qualified to fire Thales laser-guided rockets
The recent qualification of the Rheinmetall Mission Master SP (Silent Partner) autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (A-UGV) to fire the Thales Belgium FZ275 70 mm...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: Services desire additional F-35 aircraft
The US Air Force (USAF), Navy (USN), and Marine Corps (USMC) all want more Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters than they officially requested for fiscal year (FY)...Full story -
EU suspends Mali training
The European Union has suspended some training for Malian forces due to influence of the Russian private military company Wagner Group in the country, its foreign policy...Full story -
Slovakia considers Bayraktar buy from Turkey
Slovakia is discussing with Turkey a potential procurement of the Baykar Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), it was disclosed on 13 April.Full story -
NATO inducts first E-3A into Final Lifetime Extension Programme
NATO has launched the Final Lifetime Extension Programme (FLEP) for its Boeing E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet, inducting the first of 14...Full story -
Australia to require AUD14.6 billion to sustain F-35 fleet to 2053
Australia expects to spend AUD14.6 billion (USD10.87 billion) to sustain its Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fleet till 2053, defence officials said.Full story -
Draken Europe awarded interim ‘Red Air' training contract for UK
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has contracted Draken Europe to provide an Interim Red Air Aggressor Training Service (IRAATS) for the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal...Full story -
Invasion of Ukraine to push global defence spend above $2.2 trillion by 2026
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DSA 2022: Deftech showcases AV8 mortar version
Malaysian firm Deftech showcased an armoured mortar carrier (AMC) version of its 8×8 AV8 armoured vehicle at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2022 exhibition held in...Full story -
Australia initiates new programme to enhance cyber-warfare capabilities
The Australian government has established the REDSPICE (resilience, effects, defence, space, intelligence, cyber, enablers) programme under the Australian Signals...Full story -
DSA 2022: China's Poly Defence sets up automated grenade production line
An official from Chinese state-owned company Poly Defence told Janes at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2022 exhibition held in Kuala Lumpur from 28 to 31 March that an...Full story -
Elbit Systems UK showcases Skylark 3 Hybrid to RAF
Elbit Systems UK demonstrated its Skylark 3 Hybrid small tactical unmanned aerial system (STUAS) to the Royal Air Force (RAF) on 23 March, the company announced on 11...Full story -
SMi MRAS 2022: Officials fear delays to EU unmanned ground vehicle project
Officials from some EU member states are concerned that the follow-on to the Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System (iMUGS), the European Defence Fund (EDF) project...Full story