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Iraqi militias parade Iranian UAV
Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) displayed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during the parade they held on 26 June to mark their seventh anniversary, but did not...Full story -
Taiwanese coast guard receives second Anping-class patrol boat
The Republic of China (RoC) Coast Guard received the second of a planned fleet of 12 Anping-class missile-capable patrol boats on 25 June.Full story -
Germany medevacs soldiers wounded in Mali
Germany has flown the 12 German troops and one Belgian soldier wounded in a 25 June vehicle-based improvised explosive device attack in Mali to Europe for medical...Full story -
Airbus trials armed C295 gunship for persistent CAS
Airbus has flown an upgraded version of its armed C295 gunship that has been developed to provide persistent close air support (CAS).Full story -
USMC details fielding plans for Amphibious Combat Vehicle
The US Marine Corps (USMC) intends to continue purchasing two Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) variants next year and has detailed plans to field two additional variants...Full story -
France signs for additional Reaper Block 5 UAV
France has signed for an additional General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9 Reaper Block 5 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), with the US Department of...Full story -
Thailand commits to UAV production project
Thailand's Defence Technology Institute (DTI) – a research and development (R&D) entity under the Thai Ministry of Defence (MoD) – has signed an agreement with the Royal...Full story -
USCG commandant touts budget request for operations and support
The proposed US Coast Guard (USCG) fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget request provides a needed boost for operations and support (O&S), Admiral Karl Schultz, USCG commandant,...Full story -
South Korea approves development of indigenous C-RAM system
South Korea has formally approved a project to indigenously develop a counter-rocket artillery and mortar (C-RAM) system that is capable of protecting critical national...Full story -
India test-launches new Agni-series nuclear-capable missile
India's government-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) test-launched the latest variant of its Agni family of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles on...Full story -
Biden asks Congress for an additional USD3.3 billion in security assistance for Afghanistan
US President Joe Biden has reiterated Washington's continued economic, diplomatic, and security commitment to the people of Afghanistan and asked Congress to approve...Full story -
RoKN commissions second and final Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has commissioned its second and final Dokdo-class landing platform helicopter (LPH) amphibious assault ship.Full story -
RAF E-3D AWACS supports UK carrier strike group in Mediterranean
Two Royal Air Force (RAF) E-3D Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft have deployed to the Mediterranean to support UK-led Carrier Strike Group 21...Full story -
Almaz-Antey unveils latest naval air-defence systems
Russia's state-owned Almaz-Antey Concern unveiled its latest range of shipborne air-defence systems at the International Maritime Defence Show 2021 (IMDS 2021), held in...Full story -
UK returns Pumas from Afghanistan
The United Kingdom has withdrawn the Westland-Aerospatiale SA 330E Puma HC2 medium-lift helicopters that have been operating in and around the Afghan capital of Kabul...Full story -
Japan prepares bid for Malaysian radar programme
Japan is preparing a bid to supply Malaysia its J/FPS-3 air-defence radar to meet a long-range surveillance requirement within the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).Full story -
Saab locks in training system deals with USMC, Netherlands armed forces
Saab has been awarded two contracts for its laser-based tactical engagement simulation systems (TESS), one by the US Marine Corps (USMC) and one by the Netherlands armed...Full story -
Korea, Indonesia commit to KF-21 but remain apart on funding
South Korea and Indonesia have committed to co-operation on the KF-21 fighter aircraft, but remain apart on an agreement on Jakarta's financial obligations in the...Full story -
US Army leverages VR technology to improve combat decision making
The US Army is exploiting recent advances in virtual reality (VR) technology, as well as in neuro and other physiological sensors, to help understand how small teams...Full story -
CAMM-ER missile completes new live-firing test
MBDA has disclosed limited details of a new live firing of the extended range variant of its Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM-ER) at a firing range in Italy.Full story