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Japan Coast Guard orders two MQ-9B SeaGuardians
Aug 19, 2024, 14:05 by Akhil KadidalThe Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has ordered two General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), with the unmanned aerial...Full story -
Manila reports damage to two coastguard vessels in collision with Chinese ships
Aug 19, 2024, 11:20 by Ridzwan RahmatManila's National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) announced on 19 August that two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels have been damaged after separate...Full story -
FN UK partners with True Velocity to produce .338 Norma Magnum machine gun
Aug 16, 2024, 15:50 by Amael KotlarskiFN Browning Group subsidiary FN UK announced on its website on 15 August that it would form a strategic partnership with True Velocity for the production and assembly of...Full story -
Hizbullah unveils underground rocket base
Aug 16, 2024, 15:50 by Jeremy BinnieThe Islamic Resistance armed wing of Lebanon's Hizbullah group released a video on 16 August showing for the first time a tunnel network that can be used to launch heavy...Full story -
Ethiopia modifies APCs into self-propelled guns
Aug 16, 2024, 15:05 by Jeremy BinnieThe Ethiopian Federal Defence Forces (FDF) is modifying some of its armoured personnel carriers (APCs) into self-propelled artillery by fitting them with what were...Full story -
US approves possible PAC-3 MSE missile sale to Germany
Aug 16, 2024, 14:35 by Nicholas FiorenzaThe US Department of State notified Congress on 15 August of a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Germany of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment...Full story -
UK Space Command's first satellite ready to launch
Aug 16, 2024, 11:50 by Olivia SavageUK Space Command's first satellite – Tyche – is set to launch on the evening of 16 August, manufacturer Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) announced on the same day.Full story -
UK deploys Watchkeeper to Estonia for training
Aug 16, 2024, 10:35 by Gareth JenningsThe UK has deployed its Thales WK 450 Watchkeeper unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to Estonia, where it will conduct training missions.Full story -
Italy cleared for newbuild Block 5 Reaper UASs
Aug 16, 2024, 07:50 by Gareth JenningsThe US government has approved the sale of newbuild Block 5 versions of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aircraft system (UAS)...Full story -
South Korea says first military satellite is ‘combat fit'
Aug 16, 2024, 07:50 by Oishee MajumdarSouth Korea's first reconnaissance satellite is ready to commence full-scale operations to support the requirements of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Armed Forces.Full story -
GAO calls out gaps in tech development for hypersonic programmes
Aug 15, 2024, 15:35 by Meredith RoatenAs the first hypersonic weapon to be fielded by the US Army is scheduled to soon complete its final testing, the programmes developing the army's and other services'...Full story -
Rheinmetall acquires Loc Performance to boost US manufacturing capabilities
Aug 15, 2024, 14:20 by Jeremiah CushmanRheinmetall has finalised an agreement to acquire US vehicle specialist Loc Performance Products, headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan. The purchase price of USD950...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Latvia sends 500 UAVs to Ukraine, more to follow
Aug 15, 2024, 13:20 by Olivia SavageLatvia sent 500 domestically produced combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Ukraine in July, a spokesperson from the Latvian Ministry of Defence confirmed to Janes,...Full story -
Germany to train pilots in Australia
Aug 15, 2024, 12:35 by Gareth JenningsGermany is to train its military pilots in Australia, with a declaration of intent (DoI) signed between the respective air force chiefs on 10 August.Full story -
US Coast Guard acquires commercially procured icebreaker
Aug 15, 2024, 09:35 by Michael FabeyThe US Coast Guard (USCG) is acquiring a commercially procured icebreaker to modify and deploy for USCG icebreaking missions, the service confirmed on 14 August.Full story -
Poland orders LOTR light armoured reconnaissance vehicles
Aug 15, 2024, 09:35 by Nicholas FiorenzaThe Polish Armaments Agency (AA), representing the State Treasury, ordered 28 LOTR 4×4 light armoured reconnaissance vehicles from AMZ Kutno on 14 August, the Ministry...Full story -
US approves Advanced F-15, upgrades, latest variant AMRAAM for Israel
Aug 14, 2024, 13:50 by Gareth JenningsThe US government has approved for Israel the sale of Boeing F-15 Advanced Eagle combat aircraft, upgrades to existing F-15s, and the transfer of the latest variant RTX...Full story -
India flight-tests Gaurav long-range glide bomb
Aug 14, 2024, 13:05 by Akhil Kadidal & Rahul UdoshiIndia's Gaurav long-range glide bomb (LRGB) has undergone its first airborne test flight, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 13 August.Full story -
Ireland issues tender for small rotary UASs
Aug 14, 2024, 12:20 by Olivia SavageThe Irish Defence Forces has issued a tender for 14 small, rotary unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) to equip its Corps of Engineers.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Kyiv seeks retired NATO pilots for F-16s
Aug 14, 2024, 10:20 by Gareth JenningsThe government in Kyiv is soliciting retired NATO pilots with experience on the Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft to fly for Ukraine.Full story