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DSA 2022: Turkish Aerospace Industries offers Malaysia joint production role
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is offering Malaysia joint production on several front-line military aircraft, the company said at the Defence Services Asia (DSA)...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: Army proposes cuts to weapons accounts, force size
The US Army is requesting USD177.5 billion in discretionary spending for fiscal year (FY) 2023, a slight increase over this year's enacted figure, but with plans to cut...Full story -
DSA 2022: Malaysian, Chinese firms partner on VTOL unmanned systems
Malaysian firm Malvus Sense has showcased new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) that it is producing in collaboration with Chinese...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Russian mine-laying system makes combat debut
Russian forces have been observed using the ISDM Zemledeliye mine-laying system in Ukraine, marking the system's combat debut.Full story -
NATO trials C-UAS solutions
NATO has completed its Non-Lethal Technology Exercise (NNTEX-22C) at the PISQ military base in Sardinia, the Belgian Ministry of Defence announced on 28 March.Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: USCG focuses on Offshore Patrol Cutter and Polar Security Cutter procurement
The acquisition priorities for the US Coast Guard (USCG) in the coming fiscal year (FY) continue to be the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) and the Polar Security Cutter...Full story -
Fincantieri launches fourth Al Zubarah corvette for Qatar
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched the fourth Al Zubarah-class corvette on order for Qatar.Full story -
Australia's 2022–23 defence budget climbs by 7.4%
Australia's defence expenditure for the 2022–23 financial year will rise by 7.4% to AUD48.6 billion (USD36 billion), the government announced in its annual budget...Full story -
DSA 2022: Cendana unveils new vehicles for Malaysian Army
Malaysian firm Cendana Auto has unveiled a range of new 4×4 vehicles that it is developing and building for the Malaysian Army.Full story -
Elbit to provide 'swarming drone‘ capability for British Army
Elbit Systems is to provide the British Army with a ‘swarming drone' capability under the service's Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) project.Full story -
DSA 2022: Hyundai outlines bids for Malaysian programmes
South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) outlined its proposals to meet Malaysian requirements for a multi-role support ship (MRSS) and additional littoral mission...Full story -
DSA 2022: Malaysia showcases indigenous ‘Kawbra' UGV
Malaysia's Science and Technology Research Institute for Defence (STRIDE) has unveiled a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) it is developing for the Malaysian Armed...Full story -
Successful flight test of upgraded ASMPA missile paves way for refurbishment
France has approved the mid-life refurbishment of its Air-Sol Moyenne Portée Amélioré (ASMPA) air-launched nuclear missile inventory after a successful second...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Procurement of Russian aircraft at risk in South and Southeast Asia
South Asian and Southeast Asian countries are regarded by Moscow as key defence markets for its military aircraft, with Russian Mil military helicopters and Sukhoi...Full story -
South Korea says F-35A fleet operational
South Korea said that 40 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning IIs ordered by the country are in service.Full story -
DIMDEX 2022: Ares Shipyard advances negotiations for ULAQ USV orders
Turkey's Ares Shipyard is close to finalising at least two contracts for the Ulaq unmanned surface vessel (USV) in 2022, the company's chief executive officer Utku Alanc...Full story -
JMSDF anti-air training vessel sustains minor damages in tidal current accident
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's (JMSDF's) sole Kurobe-class anti-air training vessel has been slightly damaged after it struck a navigation marker while...Full story -
Hub change: US reforms its Asian alliance system
For 75 years after the end of the Second World War, the US maintained an alliance system in Asia focused on a handful of key bilateral relationships and mutual defence...Full story -
Saab wins live-training contract in Kenya
Saab has been awarded a contract to supply a Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES) capability to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: Lawmakers request details on inflation impact
Two key members of the US Congress want the Pentagon to explain how a recent surge in inflation will affect the buying power of the US Department of Defense (DoD).Full story