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Germany defence budget exceeds EUR50 billion
German Finance Minister Christian Linder presented his country's second draft budget for 2022 and Financial Plan 2022–26 to the federal cabinet on 16 March. The core...Full story -
UK MoD seeks contractor-provided VIP helo
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a tender for a single contractor-provided helicopter for VIP duties out of Royal Air Force (RAF) Northolt in north London.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: NATO to develop defence and deterrence options across all domains
NATO defence ministers meeting in Brussels on 16 March, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, have tasked their military commanders with developing defence and...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: MANPADS threat blunts effectiveness of Russian helicopter attacks
Video evidence emerged on Twitter on 16/17 March suggesting that the presence of effective Ukrainian-operated manportable air defence systems (MANPADS) is having a...Full story -
AceHawk Aerospace to offer Black Hawks for UK NMH requirement
AceHawk Aerospace has announced that it is to offer pre-owned and upgraded Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawks for the UK's New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement.Full story -
FNSS hands over first Harimau medium tanks to Indonesian Army
Turkey's FNSS has handed over the initial Kaplan MT Modern Medium Weight Tanks (MMWTs) to the Indonesian Army.Full story -
Omani SSF operating self-propelled mortar
The Omani Sultan's Special Force (SSF) is using an advanced, low-recoil mortar system, coverage of its annual day event on 15 March revealed.Full story -
Portuguese Army enhances special operations capabilities with new equipment
The Portuguese Army is equipping its special operations unit, the Força de Operações Especiais (FOE), with a range of new weapons and systems.Full story -
US Navy-Marine Corps completes manned-unmanned rotary-wing teaming
US Marine Corps (USMC) and US Navy (USN) aviation have completed a groundbreaking manned-unmanned tactical experiment, pairing Bell UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z helicopters...Full story -
India initiates fifth-generation AMCA fighter project
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has launched manufacturing activities for India's fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project.Full story -
WDS 2022: Chinese shipbuilder unveils new unmanned combat surface vehicle
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) unveiled a model of a new 340-ton unmanned combat surface vehicle (UCSV) at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2022 in Riyadh,...Full story -
North Korea fires projectiles into Yellow Sea
North Korea fired a series of projectiles into the Yellow Sea on 20 March, the South Korean Ministry of National Defense (MND) has said.Full story -
China issues new rules for military procurement
Chinese President Xi Jinping has signed into law new guidelines to enhance the contracting and procurement of military equipment.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Australia bans alumina exports to Russia
The Australian government has introduced a ban on exports of aluminium ores and alumina to Russia. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said on 20 March...Full story -
DARPA sets goals for Liberty Lifter heavy-lift seaplane
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has revealed ambitions to develop and flight test an experimental low cost, wing-in-ground effect-capable...Full story -
Navantia and Kongsberg sign MOU in support of future Norwegian frigate MLU
Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace and Spanish shipbuilder Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the future...Full story -
Naval Group, Icarus Swarms reveal collaboration
French naval shipbuilding, systems, and services prime Naval Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with tech start-up Icarus Swarms to explore the application...Full story -
UK's Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance vessel plan becalmed
A year after the UK announced it would acquire a new ocean surveillance vessel to safeguard critical infrastructure in the North Atlantic region, the Ministry of Defence...Full story -
US Army plans for LTAMDS buy, foreign military sales
The US Army is poised to award Raytheon a contract to produce Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radars, according to a public notice posted on 16 March.Full story -
Babcock to modernise NZ inshore patrol vessels being sold to Ireland
Babcock has signed an agreement with the New Zealand Defence Force to carry out maintenance and upgrade work on two decommissioned Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN)...Full story