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Hypersonix, Kratos, team to develop and fly DART AE hypersonic vehicle
US contractor Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is to provide the rocket booster motor for the DART AE multimission hypersonic drone technology demonstrator being...Full story -
Indonesia, TKMS discuss HDW Class 209, 214 submarines for navy's requirements
Officials from the Indonesian Navy and the Ministry of Defence have held another meeting with German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).Full story -
USMC stands up first operational CH-53K unit
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has stood up its first operational unit for the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter, the service announced on 15 January.Full story -
IAV 2022: Dragón IFV spearheads Spain's Army 35 transformation programme
Janes learned details of Spain's Dragón infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) programme at the International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) conference held in London from 24 to 27...Full story -
IAV 2022 – Metravib eyes new PEARL shot detector with smaller form factor
Metravib Defence aims to develop a new version of its Personal Equipment Add-on for Reactive Localization (PEARL) weapon-mounted acoustic shot detector, Janes has...Full story -
Australia receives first upgraded C-130J-30 Block 8.1 aircraft
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received the first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules transport aircraft upgraded to Block 8.1 standard, the Australian...Full story -
US approves Egyptian request for air defence radars
The US State Department has approved the sale of three L3Harris SPS-48 land-based radars (LBRs) to Egypt for an estimated USD355 million, the Defense Security...Full story -
Rolls-Royce to supply IPMS, conditioning monitoring systems for German Type 126 frigates
Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems has been awarded a contract by Damen to supply its latest-generation integrated platform management system (IPMS) and a condition...Full story -
Oshkosh Defense builds hybrid-electric JLTV demonstrator
Oshkosh Defense has unveiled a hybrid-electric Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (eJLTV) that would enable it to be operated for up to 30 minutes in silent drive mode.Full story -
IAV 2022: Germany orders prototype Boxers with Kongsberg Protector RWS
The Bundeswehr has ordered two prototype Boxers fitted with Kongsberg's Protector RS4 remote weapon system (RWS) mounting a 50-cal machine gun, Janes learned at the...Full story -
German NH90 helicopters to receive Rohde & Schwarz Soveron radios
Rhode & Schwarz has been contracted to equip the German Navy's NHIndustries NH90 Multi-Role Frigate Helicopter (MRFH) with its software-defined Soveron AR (airborne...Full story -
Qatar receives M-346 jet trainers
Qatar has received its first Leonardo M-346 Master advanced jet trainer aircraft from Italy, the manufacturer confirmed to Janes on 26 January.Full story -
US approves Egyptian C-130J purchase
The United States has approved the sale to Egypt of 12 Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules airlifters for USD2.2 billion.Full story -
US FTC sues to block Lockheed Martin's purchase of Aerojet Rocketdyne
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit on 25 January seeking to block US defence contractor Lockheed Martin's proposed USD4.4 billion acquisition of US...Full story -
British Army upgrades air defence capability
The British Army's Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) capability, developed by Lockheed Martin UK, is to be upgraded and have its in-service date extended to...Full story -
Spain approves Eurodrone participation
Spain has formally approved its participation in the Eurodrone project, joining partners France, Germany, and Italy, which have already signed off on their involvement...Full story -
Year-long continuing resolution could delay submarine Columbia, US Navy official says
A year-long continuing resolution (CR) to freeze funding could cause delays to the Columbia-class (SSNB 826) ballistic-missile submarine programme, according to Rear...Full story -
Royal Thai Navy proposes to upgrade to Pattani-class OPVs, procure more vessels
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has proposed separate programmes to upgrade the service's two Pattani-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) and procure at least three...Full story -
North Korea launches more cruise missiles, says MND in Seoul
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) in Seoul told Janes on 26 January that North Korea had fired two ground-launched missiles a day earlier. The missile launches are...Full story -
Bangladesh issues tender for AK-15 assault rifles
Bangladesh's Directorate General Defence Purchase (DGDP) has issued a tender in support of the procurement of 2,000 7.62 mm AK-15 assault rifles from Russia's...Full story