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Jordan approved for further F-16 purchase
The United States has approved the sale of further 16 Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft to Jordan, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)...Full story -
New CEO to prepare Sparton to end sonobuoy joint venture
At US naval electronic systems producer Sparton Corporation, a priority for its new chief executive officer (CEO) is preparing the company for a shift in how it supplies...Full story -
Boeing rolls out first Poseidon MMA for South Korea
Boeing presented the first of sixP-8A Poseidon multimission maritime aircraft (MMA) for South Korea on 3 February.Full story -
UK to explore Data Merging for Alternative Navigation
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) plans to run an industry competition for the maturation and demonstration of Data Merging techniques supporting Alternative Navigation...Full story -
Update: British Army opens helicopter flying to all ranks
The British Army has opened up helicopter flying to all ranks, announcing on 1 February that privates can now become pilots.Full story -
French DGA orders additional laser designators from Cilas
The Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) announced on its website on 3 February that it had ordered 25 additional DHY 208 short-range laser designators from Cilas in...Full story -
Vestdavit receives contract to supply davits for Finnish Squadron 2020 corvettes
Norwegian company Vestdavit has been awarded a contract to supply the davits that will equip the four new Pohjanmaa-class corvettes being procured for the Finnish Navy...Full story -
South African Navy falls short on sea hours target due to funding constraints
The South African Navy (SAN) is struggling to meet its operational commitments due to chronic underfunding, according to a recently published parliamentary portfolio...Full story -
Russia continues military build-up on Ukrainian border
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Escribano buys back Omani stake in the company
Spanish systems company Escribano Mechanical and Engineering (EM&E) has repurchased the 32.2% stake it sold to the Omani State General Reserve Fund (SGRF) in 2016.Full story -
Israel to deploy protective ‘laser wall'
Israel is to deploy a laser interception system within the next 12 months to protect itself from ground-launched and airborne threats, the government announced on 1...Full story -
UK orders H135 helos for undisclosed role
The United Kingdom has ordered five Airbus H135 helicopters for an undisclosed role.Full story -
Mitsubishi carries out maiden sea trials for Philippines' first 97 m MRRV
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has conducted sea trials for the Philippine Coast Guard's (PCG's) first 97 m multirole response vessel (MRRV).Full story -
India seeks information on simulators for submarine rescue systems
The Indian Ministry of Defence has issued a request for information (RFI) for simulators that can emulate the country's submarine rescue systems.Full story -
India reissues tender for 220 air defence guns
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) issued a request for proposal (RFP) on 1 February for the procurement of 220 air defence (AD) towed guns and 141,576 rounds of...Full story -
South American navies continue hospital-ship construction, operations for riverine missions
South American nations continue to invest in hospital-ship construction and missions to bolster their riverine operations.Full story -
Russia continues military build-up on Ukrainian border
Russia's military build-up in Belarus and along the Ukrainian border has continued unabated over the past 14 days. Social media indicates the frequency of deployments...Full story -
Egypt procures mobile surveillance system from US
The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has contracted US-based Advanced Technologies Systems (ATSC) to deliver the Mobile Surveillance Sensor Security System...Full story -
Croatia receives first Black Hawks
Croatia has received two new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters from the United States, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 3 February.Full story -
Russian 1st Guards Tank Army equipment spotted in Voronezh
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