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South Korea eyes four-engine aircraft for new transport project
South Korea is focusing on four-engined transport aircraft for a project intended for acquiring a new fleet of heavy cargo haulers by 2026.Full story -
Indonesia's PTDI submits modification clearance for CN-235 to Malaysia
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) handed over the supplemental type certificate (STC) – required for the conversion of CN-235 transport aircraft to maritime patrol aircraft...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Russia records first combat loss of Su-35
Russia has lost its first Sukhoi Su-35 ‘Flanker-E' multirole fighter on combat operations over Ukraine, imagery posted online on 3 April reveal.Full story -
France, India increase complexity of bilateral naval drills
In an uncertain regional environment, the Indian Navy and the French Navy (Marine Nationale) have increased the complexity of a bilateral naval exercise that takes place...Full story -
RUAG International to divest Australian aviation unit
Continuing its transformation into a space company, Switzerland's RUAG International has agreed to sell its Australian aircraft maintenance subsidiary to Australia's...Full story -
Planning and ‘pre-training' made difference for Arctic exercise
US Marine Corps (USMC) participants in ‘Cold Response 2022' say that logistical planning and pre-exercise weather training made it possible to conduct operations during...Full story -
USMC officials see potential of EABO in the Arctic during ‘Cold Response 2022'
US Marine Corps (USMC) officials say they saw evidence in March during the exercise ‘Cold Response 2022' in Norway that the USMC Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations...Full story -
German Boxer vehicles to get Thales surveillance system
Thales has signed a contract with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann for the delivery of four Panoramic Above Armour Gimbals (PAAGs) to the German armed forces, the company announced...Full story -
USN selects REMUS 300 UUV as next-generation SUUV programme of record
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced on 30 March that its REMUS 300 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) has been selected by the US Navy as its next-generation...Full story -
Navantia delivers first of five Saudi Avante 2200 corvettes
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has delivered the first Al JubailAvante 2200-class corvette to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF).Full story -
Australia scraps MQ-9B SkyGuardian project
Australia has scrapped its Project Air 7003, a multimillion-dollar programme, which was conceived to strengthen the country's intelligence, surveillance, and...Full story -
Japan starts conversion of second Izumo helicopter carrier
Japan has started converting the second of two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Izumo-class helicopter carriers into aircraft carriers capable of supporting the...Full story -
Update: RAAF evolving expertise in air-to-air refuelling
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is evolving its operational air-to-air refuelling (AAR) expertise to facilitate interoperability with allied countries.Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: Army cuts ‘enduring' ground vehicle investments, continues modernisation programmes
The US Army wants to continue developing future ground combat vehicles in 2023 and has laid out plans to curtail funding for a host of legacy vehicles to help pay the...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: USN foresees dip in fleet size before ship-count increase in long term
On 28 March, during the release of documents supporting their fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget request, US Navy (USN) officials detailed plans that would result in a dip in...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: DoD seeks 4.1% spending boost to USD773 billion
Calling China the “pre-eminent pacing challenge” and Russia an “acute threat”, the Biden administration unveiled a fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget request on 28 March that...Full story -
Teledyne FLIR unveils new C-UAS capability
Teledyne FLIR Defense unveiled its new Lightweight Vehicle Surveillance System (LVSS) with air domain awareness (ADA) and counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS)...Full story -
USMC adds to Saab's tactical engagement simulation system contract
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Saab Inc a contract modification within the Force on Force Training Systems – Next (FoFTS-Next) programme, the company announced...Full story -
ELAC Sonar contracted for Fassmer SVK Boote programme
ELAC Sonar, the German subsidiary of UK-based Cohort, has been awarded a EUR4 million contract by shipbuilder Fassmer to supply specialised underwater equipment for two...Full story -
DIMDEX 2022: Patria to export NEMO Navy to Europe and Southeast Asia
Finnish manufacturer Patria is in advanced negotiations with customers in Europe and Southeast Asia for its NEMO Navy (NEw MOrtar) missile system, a company spokesperson...Full story