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US Air Force wants manned-unmanned teaming for B-21
The US Air Force (USAF) wants its new Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider long-range strike bomber to operate with up to five unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a...Full story -
Turkey set to deliver LPD Anadolu early next year to original design
Turkey plans to put the amphibious landing platform dock (LPD) Anadolu into service in early 2022 without further modifications, İsmail Demir, head of Turkey's...Full story -
Indian defence chief killed in helicopter crash
India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat was one of 13 people killed on 8 December after their Indian Air Force (IAF) Russian Mi-17V ‘Hip' helicopter...Full story -
UPDF protests US sanctions against intelligence chief
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) immediately objected to the financial sanctions the United States imposed on Major General Adel Kandiho, its intelligence...Full story -
UK recovers crashed F-35B from sea
A United Kingdom Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning combat aircraft that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea has been recovered, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 8...Full story -
China's 77th Group Army boosts combat capability
A medium combined arms brigade under the People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) 77th Group Army has received new armoured vehicles.Full story -
Naval Group launches first Gowind corvette for UAE Navy
French shipbuilder Naval Group launched the first Gowind 2500 corvette on order for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy at its Lorient shipyard on 4 December.Full story -
Norway considers NH90 alternatives to meet coastguard requirements
Norway has issued a request for information (RFI) for alternatives to its NHIndustries NH90 helicopters that are not able to meet all of the requirements of the...Full story -
L3Harris divests Narda-MITEQ electronics business
US defence contractor L3Harris Technologies has completed its previously disclosed sale of electronic parts supplier Narda-MITEQ to US private equity firm J F Lehman &...Full story -
US judge blocks vaccine mandate for contractors
A US federal judge has ordered the Biden administration to temporarily stop enforcing a requirement that employees of government contractors, including defence...Full story -
Nammo readies SFRJ for initial THOR-ER test-firing in 2022
Nammo, in association with the US Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) and the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), is preparing for an initial...Full story -
I/ITSEC 2021: Ravenswood develops new capabilities for British Army training in Kenya
Ravenswood Solutions has developed new capabilities for its tactical engagement simulation system instrumentation for British Army training facilities in Kenya, which...Full story -
NVL Group launches construction of first new Bulgarian MMPV
German shipbuilder NVL Group (formerly Lürssen Werft) held a steel cutting ceremony for the first of two Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessels (MMPVs) on order for the...Full story -
Defence budgets surge across EU in 2020, but collaborative spending falters
Total collective defence spending across the 26 European Defence Agency (EDA) member states reached a record EUR198 billion (nearly USD223 billion) in 2020, a 5% rise...Full story -
I/ITSEC 2021: Green Ammo shows new version of E-blanks
Norwegian company Green Ammo has developed a new version of its Electronic Blanks (E-blanks) system, which it showcased at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation...Full story -
South Africa admits ‘negative impact' of delayed Gripen negotiations
South Africa's Department of Defence released a statement on 6 December admitting that protracted negotiations on a support contract for the South African Air Force's...Full story -
USMC holds CH-53K over-the-horizon ship-to-shore tests
The US Marine Corps (USMC) performed over-the-horizon (OTH) heavy lift and troop transport ship-to-shore tests with Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters...Full story -
Update: Canada strikes Super Hornet from fighter competition
Canada has eliminated the Boeing F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet from its Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) competition, leaving the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning...Full story -
Malian military receives new vehicles
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) received several dozen new armoured and unprotected vehicles in a ceremony held at the Kati military camp on 3 December.Full story -
IDF sets up intelligence ‘back office' for ground units
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have recently set up a new centre tasked with analysing and allocating real-time intelligence for front-line units, an Israeli officer...Full story