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AUSA 2021: GM Defense showcasing upgunned ISV concept
GM Defense, the manufacturer for the US Army's new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), is unveiling an upgunned version of the truck that will only carry five passengers...Full story -
AUSA 2021: GDLS displays second iteration of Tracked Robot 10-Ton
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is displaying its next iteration of the Tracked Robot 10-Ton (TRX) and a next-generation electronic architecture at this year's...Full story -
AUSA 2021: US Army buys Galvion Squad Power Manager for EOD kit
The US Army has purchased Galvion's Squad Power Manager (SPM) kit to be included in its Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Tools and Equipment Kit, the company announced...Full story -
AUSA 2021: Bell passes halfway point of 360 Invictus prototype assembly
Bell is 60% into assembly of its 360 Invictus prototype that it is developing for the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft – Competitive Prototype (FARA-CP)...Full story -
Amid funding challenges, Indonesia eyes A400M for aerial tanker requirements
Indonesia has revisited plans to procure a fleet of Airbus A400M aircraft to enhance its military airlift capabilities, however, it is now in talks to decide if the...Full story -
Australia approved to buy further MH-60R helos
The US government has approved the follow-on sale of Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to Australia.Full story -
AUSA 2021: Companies, US Army leaders converge on Washington with new kit and program updates
As Industry and US Army officials descend on Washington, DC, for the annual Association of the US Army conference (AUSA), running from 11-13 October, for the opportunity to mingle and show off new and improved defense technologies.Full story -
USAF F-35As complete design certification for B61-12 nuclear weapons
The US Air Force (USAF) has completed the nuclear design certification process for use of the B61-12 air-launched tactical gravity nuclear bomb with the F-35A Lightning...Full story -
Myanmar inaugurates coastguard service with initial fleet of four vessels
Myanmar has inaugurated its first coastguard service.Full story -
US Naval Reactors engineer arrested on espionage-related charges involving sale of Virginia-class submarine data
Jonathan Toebbe, an engineer for the US Navy (USN) Naval Reactors, and his wife Diana, both of Annapolis, Maryland, were arrested on 9 October in Jefferson County, West...Full story -
Malaysia selects radios from Rohde & Schwarz for Keris class
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is replacing the Chinese-supplied radios on its three Keris-class littoral mission ships (LMS) with those from German electronics...Full story -
AUSA 2021: Israel selects IAI to develop Carmel AFV concept
Israel's Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has selected Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to lead conceptual and technological development of the Carmel armored fighting...Full story -
AUSA 2021: Companies display potential Common Tactical Truck competitors
The US Army is laying the groundwork for a Common Tactical Truck (CTT) competition and several companies are using this year's Association of the United States Army...Full story -
AUSA 2021: Army prepares for next phase of RCV prototype testing
US Army officials will conclude shakedown testing with eight robotic combat vehicle (RCV) prototypes in the late-October timeframe, and will then transfer the robots to...Full story -
AUSA 2021: Shield AI leverages V-Bat improvements for US Army's FTUAS programme
Shield AI is improving its Martin UAV V-Bat tail-sitting fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft that it is offering for the US Army's Future Tactical...Full story -
AUSA 2021: Army pulled Strategic Long-Range Cannon funds, anticipates decision on path forward later this year
Senior US Army leaders are expected to review Strategic Long-Range Cannon (SLRC) feasibility study findings later this year and decide how they want to proceed with...Full story -
AUSA 2021: Textron Systems, L3Harris bid for FTUAS
Textron Systems and L3Harris are bidding for both increments in the US Army's Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) programme.Full story -
Update: North Korea promotes new five-year military plan amid heightening tensions with Seoul
North Korea's launch in late September of a claimed hypersonic missile shone light on the country's five-year plan to develop ‘defence science and weapon systems'.Full story -
Spain orders four new patrol boats for its paramilitary police
Spain's paramilitary police force, the Guardia Civil, has ordered four new ocean-going patrol boats for its marine division, the Servicio Marítimo (SEMAR), for a total...Full story -
Greek corvettes to follow frigates
A corvette programme for the Hellenic Navy is to follow the frigate programme already agreed, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced to the Greek Parliament...Full story