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Containerised ROTV system developed for UK MROS seabed warfare platform passes FAT
Aug 20, 2024, 15:05 by Kate TringhamA containerised remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV) system being developed by Danish company Eiva for the UK's new Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance (MROS) seabed warfare...Full story -
Norway conducts first Piorun live firing as MANPADS enters army service
Aug 20, 2024, 14:20 by Nicholas FiorenzaThe Norwegian Armed Forces announced on its website on 16 August that it had conducted its first Piorun (Lightning) live firing as the manportable air-defence system...Full story -
Türkiye confirms longer-range version of Atmaca cruise missile being tested
Aug 20, 2024, 14:20 by Jeremy BinnieTurkish company Roketsan announced on 18 August that it had successfully test-fired the long-range cruise missile version of its Atmaca anti-ship missile.Full story -
Update: UK Space Command launches first satellite
Aug 20, 2024, 12:35 by Olivia SavageUK Space Command's first satellite – Tyche – was launched on the evening of 16 August onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, as part of the ‘Transporter-11' Rideshare mission...Full story -
Hensoldt to supply additional TRS-4D radars for German Navy Type 126 programme
Aug 20, 2024, 11:50 by Kate TringhamHensoldt has been awarded a contract by Thales for the supply of additional TRS-4D radars for the German Navy's Niedersachsen (Type 126)-class frigates.Full story -
Update: South Korea UH/HH-60 upgrade project spurs KAI-Hanwha collaboration
Aug 20, 2024, 10:20 by Akhil KadidalSouth Korea's plan to upgrade its military Sikorsky UH/HH-60 helicopters for increased survivability and operational efficiency has attracted joint interest from Korea...Full story -
US approves sale of additional AH-64Es to South Korea
Aug 20, 2024, 09:35 by Akhil KadidalThe US Department of State has approved a possible sale of 36 new Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to South Korea under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS)...Full story -
Indonesia proposes IDR165 trillion defence budget for 2025
Aug 20, 2024, 09:05 by Jon Grevatt & Andrew MacDonaldIndonesia has proposed a 2025 defence budget of IDR165.2 trillion (USD10.6 billion). Budgetary documents issued by the Ministry of Finance on 16 August show that the new...Full story -
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