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HAL, SAFHAL sign contract to develop engine for heavy lift helicopter
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced it has signed a contract to develop and produce a new powerplant for its Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH) programme.Full story -
India commissions second Arihant-class SSBN
The Indian Navy has commissioned its second Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN). The 6,000 tonne INS Arighat was inducted into the service...Full story -
Exail Robotics Belgium receives order for underwater mine disposal vehicles
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded a contract to Exail Robotics Belgium, a subsidiary of French company Exail, for the supply of underwater mine...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Kyiv claims to have tested long-range strike weapons
Ukraine has tested long-range strike weapons, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.Full story -
New US squad vehicle makes dent in mobile combat brigade
The US Army's new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) is making it easier for small units to be on the go, but the army is still learning how to use the new equipment, service...Full story -
Australia gauges MQ-28A potential through pilot training
The recent training of a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilot on the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat is part of the Australian government's efforts to understand the...Full story -
Thai air force announces Gripen selection
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced that it has chosen the acquisition of the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F over the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72.Full story -
Joint Qatari-Turkish squadron revealed
The Qatari Ministry of Defense (MoD) revealed on 27 August that it has established a joint squadron with the Turkish Air Force (THK).Full story -
India orders additional SIG716 rifles
US small-arms manufacturer SIG Sauer has signed a contract with the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply the Indian Army with an additional 73,000 SIG716 7.62×51...Full story -
SDA begins prototype work on Warlock fire-control payload
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has begun prototype development for a new fire-control mission payload system, as part of the agency's kick-off for the newest...Full story -
Turkish Navy commissions first Reis-class submarine
The first of six new Type 214TN Reis-class air independent propulsion (AIP)-equipped diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) under construction for the Turkish Navy has...Full story -
US Navy's new EW jammer variant goes operational in Middle East
The new variant of the US Navy's AN/ALQ-249(V)1 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) electronic warfare (EW) pod is now operational, fielded aboard US fighter jets...Full story -
Chinese Y-9 electronic warfare aircraft infringes Japan airspace
Amid growing tensions between Beijing and Tokyo, a People's Liberation Army (PLA) 'special mission' aircraft infringed Japanese airspace on 26 August, the Japan Ministry...Full story -
Singapore's first-of-class Type 218SG submarine arrives home
The first-of-class Type 218SG diesel-electric submarine (SSK) on order for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has arrived home.Full story -
US Army awards HADES ‘deep sensing' contract to Sierra Nevada Corporation
The US Army has selected Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to supply the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) aerial reconnaissance system, according to...Full story -
India seeks sonobuoys for MH-60Rs
India has requested the sale of three types of air-launched anti-submarine warfare (ASW) sonobuoys for use with its new Sikorsky MH-60R helicopter fleet, according to...Full story -
US approves possible support package for Australian Apaches
Australia's acquisition of Boeing AH-64E Apaches will be bolstered by the possible addition of a sustainment support package, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency...Full story -
Special Report: US Army innovation unit testing unmanned aerial, ground platforms
As the US Army's top officials attempt to acquire the latest in robotics, 3D printing, and radio networks, one unit is exploring how it might evolve existing...Full story -
Malaysian attack craft sinks off southern Johor
A Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Handalan-class (Spica-M) fast attack craft has sunk after experiencing a hull leakage, the service disclosed in a statement on 25 August.Full story -
US approves possible AMRAAM-ER sale to Norway for NASAMS
The US Department of State has approved the possible sale of the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile–Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) to Norway for National Advanced...Full story