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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 -
Israel tightens regulations around cyber exports
Israel's Defence Export Controls Agency (DECA) announced on 6 December that it was updating the end user requirements for cyber and intelligence products that require...Full story -
Piaggio Aerospace sale stalls
The sale of Italy's Piaggio Aerospace to an undisclosed buyer has stalled, company officials confirmed to Janes on 7 December.Full story -
Colombian Army establishes new brigade to help with humanitarian assistance operations
The Colombian military created a new brigade on 26 November tasked with humanitarian assistance/disaster relief operations in the face of worsening extreme weather...Full story -
I/ITSEC 2021: Kongsberg unveils new Protector RWS simulator
Kongsberg has integrated its Protector remote weapon station (RWS) fire-control system (FCS) with the Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BIS) Virtual Battlespace 4 (VBS4)...Full story -
I/ITSEC 2021: RUAG reveals new version of Gladiator
RUAG Simulation & Training has developed a new version of its Gladiator live tactical engagement simulation system (TESS), which it showcased at the...Full story -
Babcock selected for Australian high-frequency communications programme
Babcock has been selected by Canberra as the preferred tenderer to upgrade and sustain the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) Enhanced Defence High Frequency...Full story -
India and Russia agree on new deals to strengthen defence ties
India and Russia deepened their long-standing defence alliance during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi on 6 December by inking two agreements to...Full story -
Update: Russia deploys Bastion coastal defence system at new military facility in disputed Kuril Islands
The Russian military has deployed its K-300P Bastion-P mobile coastal defence missile system in the Kuril Islands, a chain in the northwest Pacific Ocean, the ownership...Full story -
RADA teases new exMHR radar for mobile Iron Dome variants
On 14 November 2021 RADA announced the receipt of USD5 million for an initial pre-order of its extended multimission hemispheric radar (exMHR), with a computer-generated...Full story -
Thyssenkrupp might shed naval business
German industrial conglomerate Thyssenkrupp is exploring divesting its Marine Systems (TKMS) business to facilitate consolidation in the fragmented European naval...Full story -
First SLAM-F component handed over
France has accepted delivery of the first hardware for its SLAM-F (Système de lutte anti-mines futur) future mine countermeasures (MCM) capability.Full story