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China refits first aircraft carrier for streamlined ordnance deliveries
Dec 19, 2024, 12:50 by Ridzwan RahmatChina carried out several modifications on the flight deck of its first aircraft carrier Liaoning during the ship's latest refurbishment.Full story -
BAE Systems scores PHASA-35 successes
Dec 19, 2024, 12:50 by Gareth JenningsBAE Systems has announced a number of flight tests successes for its Persistent High-Altitude Solar Aircraft (PHASA)-35 high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS), ahead of...Full story -
US Department of Defense report stresses China's aerial technology development
Dec 19, 2024, 05:20 by Zach RosenbergThe US Department of Defense (DoD) released its annual China Military Power Report to Congress about Chinese military power on 18 December, including a warning about...Full story -
Embraer establishes its first defence subsidiary in Europe
Dec 19, 2024, 05:20 by Victor BarreiraBrazilian defence firm Embraer Defesa & Segurança formally established its first regional office in Europe in Lisbon, Portugal, on 17 December, looking to further...Full story -
French Navy completes first F21 heavyweight torpedo live firing
Dec 18, 2024, 12:50 by Richard ScottA French Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) has completed a first live firing of the F21 heavyweight torpedo.Full story -
France's SHOM selects Exail's DriX H-8 USV
Dec 18, 2024, 08:50 by Kate TringhamFrance's Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (Service Hydrographique et Océanographique de la Marine: SHOM) has confirmed the acquisition of one DriX H-8...Full story -
Slovenia receives second and final Spartan airlifter
Dec 18, 2024, 05:05 by Gareth JenningsSlovenia has received a second Leonardo C-27J Spartan transport aircraft, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 17 December.Full story -
Saab explores new markets for its live-training simulation
Dec 17, 2024, 15:35 by Giles EbbuttSaab's Training and Simulation unit continues to develop its Gamer live-training system and is aiming to expand its user market into the maritime domain, the company...Full story -
SpearUAV announces contracts for loitering munitions
Dec 17, 2024, 15:35 by Yaakov Lappin & Jeremy BinnieIsraeli company SpearUAV announced its first major contract on 16 December, saying it is for its Viper 300 loitering munition, worth USD30 million, and includes options...Full story -
US Army to begin SIGINT integration into Terrestrial Layer System
Dec 17, 2024, 13:05 by Carlo MunozUS Army's Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) is on pace to begin integration of signals intelligence (SIGINT) capability...Full story -
MTG Dolphin launches second MMPV for Bulgarian Navy
Dec 17, 2024, 12:50 by Kate TringhamThe second of two Hrabri-class multi-purpose modular patrol vessels (MMPVs) on order for the Bulgarian Navy, Smeli (11), was launched at MTG Dolphin's shipyard in Varna,...Full story -
Lockheed Martin, Thales test GMLRS warheads in Australia
Dec 17, 2024, 12:50 by Sohini MandalLockheed Martin Australia (LMA) and Thales Australia have tested Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) warheads at the Thales-operated Mulwala munitions facility...Full story -
South Korea approves plan to upgrade F-15K Slam Eagles
Dec 17, 2024, 10:50 by Akhil KadidalSouth Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Promotion Committee has approved a plan to upgrade the country's Boeing F-15K Slam Eagle combat aircraft, the Defence...Full story -
Portugal orders Super Tucanos
Dec 17, 2024, 10:50 by Victor BarreiraThe Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa: FAP) is the launch customer for the NATO-standard Embraer A-29N Super Tucano multirole turboprop aircraft.Full story -
Saab wins USD48 million order for Giraffe 4A radars for USAFE
Dec 17, 2024, 10:05 by Tamara RozouvanSaab has expanded to Janes on a USD48 million (SEK525 million) order for Giraffe 4A radars by the US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), announced on 9 December.Full story -
US Army to field key EW programme by 2026
Dec 17, 2024, 06:50 by Carlo MunozA critical electronic warfare (EW) programme, designed to improve situational awareness for combat units within the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS), could be headed to...Full story -
Update: Australian navy fires Tomahawk for first time
Dec 17, 2024, 04:05 by Jon GrevattA Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Hobart-class destroyer has carried out the service's first firing of the Tomahawk cruise missile.Full story -
Update: Poland joins SkyGuardian programme
Dec 17, 2024, 04:05 by Gareth JenningsPoland has signed for the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aircraft system (UAS).Full story -
New Dutch combat support ship completes maiden voyage and initial sea trials
Dec 16, 2024, 15:35 by Kate TringhamThe Royal Netherlands Navy's (RNLN's) new combat support ship (CSS) Den Helder (A 834) arrived at Damen Naval's facilities in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, on 13 December...Full story -
Japan weighs up scope of T-6 trainer procurement
Dec 16, 2024, 12:50 by Akhil KadidalJapan's procurement of new Beechcraft T-6 Texan II turboprop aircraft to meet a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) requirement for a next-generation basic trainer...Full story