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FEINDEF 2021: Thales and Indra to develop new tactical radio system
Thales and Indra signed an agreement at the International Defence and Security Fair (FEINDEF) held in Madrid from 3 to 5 November, to jointly develop a multipurpose...Full story -
BlueHalo buys counter-drone firm Citadel Defense
US national security technology company BlueHalo has expanded its counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) portfolio by acquiring Citadel Defense, according to US private...Full story -
Dynetics buys prototyping firm Spire
Dynetics, a subsidiary of US government technology provider Leidos, recently acquired Spire Advanced Technology Holdings to expand its “rapid prototyping and advanced...Full story -
Australia progressing Loyal Wingman development programme
Boeing Australia is progressing the development of the Airpower Teaming System (ATS), also known as the ‘Loyal Wingman' unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), it is developing...Full story -
US Air Force moves ahead with new SIGINT sensor prototypes
The US Air Force (USAF) is moving headlong into the prototype phase of the service's new, open architecture-based signals intelligence (SIGINT) programme, tapping...Full story -
Nigeria orders Turkish OPVs
The Nigerian Navy signed a contract with the Turkish shipyard Dearsan covering the delivery of two new 76 m offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) on 3 November.Full story -
Airbus, Northrop Grumman partner on NATO AWACS replacement study
Airbus and Northrop Grumman are to lead an industrial partnership seeking to undertake studies into developing a future replacement for NATO's Boeing E-3A Airborne...Full story -
Chinese air force deploying recently unveiled J-16D in combat training
China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has begun using the new electronic warfare (EW)-capable variant of the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) J-16...Full story -
USAF commits nearly USD11 billion to future F-22 upgrades
The US Air Force (USAF) has committed nearly USD11 billion to future upgrades for the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor combat aircraft.Full story -
UK expands UKMFTS contract with Affinity
The United Kingdom has expanded its UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) with Affinity Flying Training Services (AFTS), awarding a further GBP65 million (USD88...Full story -
DARPA's Gremlins programme achieves first mid-air capture and recovery
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Dynetics have completed a first successful in-flight capture and recovery of an unmanned air vehicle under...Full story -
Canadian and US intelligence agencies focus on climate change
Tricia Geddes, Deputy Director for Policy at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), told the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies...Full story -
Pentagon updates cyber certification guidelines for industry
The US Department of Defense has issued a new, updated version of cyber-security guidelines and certifications for industry-led programme development efforts, in the...Full story -
Bahamas Defence Force receives new radar from US NORTHCOM
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) has received a USD2.4 million radar from US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) to improve maritime security operations. Delivered on 28...Full story -
Update: Taiwanese and US marines conducting joint training on Guam
Taiwanese Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng has confirmed local media reports that a group of Taiwanese marines have been sent to the US territory of Guam to...Full story -
Update: German Leopard 2 tested with Trophy APS for first time
The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) announced on 2 November that it and its German counterpart had completed the first series of live firing tests in Germany of the...Full story -
Force monitoring indicates developing situation on Ukrainian border
Force monitoring conducted by Janes analysts using social media indicates that Russia is conducting force movements to staging areas closer to the border with Ukraine....Full story -
Kazakh MoD completes trials of KPE's Barys 8 infantry combat vehicle
Armoured vehicle manufacturer Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) announced on 2 November that its new Barys 8 wheeled infantry combat vehicle (ICV) successfully...Full story -
FEINDEF 2021: EXPAL prepares to deliver its first Dual EIMOS mortars
The Dual EXPAL Integrated Mortar System (EIMOS) 81 mm was exhibited for the first time at the International Defence and Security Fair (FEINDEF) held in Madrid on 3–5...Full story -
FEINDEF 2021: Duma Engineering's ASV350 ready for series production
Spanish company Duma Engineering told Janes at the International Defence and Security Fair (FEINDEF) held in Madrid on 3–5 March that its ASV350 armoured fighting...Full story