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UDRI to progress autonomy research for USAF under Soaring Otter
The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) has been awarded a five-year contract valued at up to USD88 million to pursue research and development into autonomous...Full story -
Boeing delivers first Poseidon for Norway
Boeing delivered the first P-8A Poseidon maritime multimission aircraft (MMA) for Norway on 18 November.Full story -
EU's future rapid reaction force needs new solutions to overcome historical obstacles
Forging a viable ‘rapid deployment capability' (RDC) of up to 5,000 troops lies at the heart of the European Union's new draft strategy blueprint, known as the Strategic...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: IAI launches USV, EO/IR projects with Edge
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced on 18 November that it had signed two agreements with Emirati defence conglomerate Edge at the Dubai Airshow covering...Full story -
Indonesia orders two A400M aircraft
Indonesia has signed for two Airbus A400M Atlas multirole tanker and transport aircraft, becoming the 10th operator and the third export customer for the type.Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: KBP reveals upgraded Pantsir for first time outside of Russia
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) KBP Instrument Design Bureau unveiled its latest mobile air defence solution for the first time outside Russia this week.Full story -
Textron ahead of schedule in completing RTAF T-6TH trainer aircraft order
Textron Defense announced on 18 November 2021 that the 12 Beechcraft T-6TH Texan II turboprop-powered trainer aircraft it is currently manufacturing for the Royal Thai...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: SAMI's AEC showcases indigenously designed BARIQ UAV
Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, exhibited its first iteration of indigenously developed vertical take-off and...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: ESG exhibits Guardion C-UAS with integrated Quantum-Systems Vector UAV
Germany's Guardion counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), a co-operation of ESG, Diehl Defence, and Rohde & Schwarz, has integrated Quantum-Systems Vector unmanned...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: Halcon unveils Reach-S MALE UAV
United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) EDGE Group subsidiary Halcon showcased the full-scale model of Reach-S fixed-wing armed medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned...Full story -
Taiwan formally commissions its first F-16V fighter wing
On 18 November the Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF) officially commissioned its first fighter wing fully equipped with Lockheed Martin F-16 multirole fighter aircraft...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: Japan promotes C-2 to Middle East
Japan is pitching its Kawasaki C-2 airlifter to Middle Eastern customers, paying particular attention to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), senior Japanese defence sources...Full story -
Dubai Airshow 2021: Tawazun reveals progress of Venture Debt Programme
The UAE's Tawazun revealed on 17 November that it had provided AED350 million (USD95.3 million) in loans to Emirati firms through its Venture Debt Programme, which is...Full story -
US industry groups urge fast passage of defence funding bill
Two US industry groups – the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) – have urged Congress to quickly finish work...Full story -
India orders HAMMER kits for Tejas
India has ordered Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER) bomb guidance kits from France's Safran to integrate into the upgraded Mk1A variant of the...Full story -
Russia moves equipment to Crimea, continues to activate other units
Russia has deployed elements of at least three units to Crimea since 12 November. They are equipped with armoured personnel carriers (APCs), self-propelled howitzers...Full story -
Parsons Corp eyes more acquisitions
Parsons Corporation, which recently acquired cyber and electronic warfare firm BlackHorse Solutions, and positioning, navigation, and timing device provider Echo Ridge,...Full story -
Australia lists critical technologies, discloses future AUKUS and Quad co-operation
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has disclosed further details of future cooperation to be undertaken by the AUKUS partnership and the Quad, while releasing a...Full story -
US says ‘no decision' on Indian CAATSA waiver
The United States government is yet to determine whether to allow India to dodge potential penalties linked to New Delhi's procurement of Russian S-400 Triumf...Full story -
Update: Damen submits proposal for Greek Navy corvette programme
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has submitted a proposal based on its proven SIGMA 10514 design to the General Directorate for Defense Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) for the...Full story