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Singapore commissions coast guard boat handling, firing simulator
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has commissioned a new tactical boat handling and firing simulator (TBHFS) to improve the Police Coast Guard’s (PCG’s) training...Full story -
Amentum to buy services firm DynCorp
Amentum has agreed to acquire fellow US government services firm DynCorp International, creating a company that will be one of the largest in its sector, Amentum...Full story -
Update: NATO's Atlantic command becomes operational
NATO declared the initial operational capability (IOC) of its first Atlantic command since 2003 during a ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia, on 17 September.Full story -
Canada takes delivery of first CC-295 fixed-wing search and rescue platform
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) on 25 September took delivery of its first of 16 Airbus Defence and Space C295W (CC-295 in Canadian service) Kingfisher search and...Full story -
Mazagon Dock set for IPO
State-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) launches an initial public offering (IPO) on 29 September through which the Indian government will divest a 15% stake...Full story -
Swiss narrowly vote for new fighter in national referendum
Switzerland has narrowly voted to procure a new fighter aircraft in a national referendum held on 27 September.Full story -
New European Parliament report warns against defence spending cuts
Insisting that no EU country alone can protect itself against the threats facing Europe today, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) warn that national capitals must...Full story -
PLAGF seen using AV500 reconnaissance UAV in night-time exercise
Chinese state-owned television has released footage showing what appears to be a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) AV500 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) taking part in...Full story -
Lessons learned: Project Convergence hiccups prompt US Army to examine network tweaks
US Army officials gathered at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, on 23 September to watch an experimental sensor-to-shooter demonstration that included multiple misfires...Full story -
Blighter Surveillance Systems launches new counter-drone radar
The UK’s Blighter Surveillance Systems has launched the A800 3D unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) detection radar, designed for land, air, and sea surveillance, according to...Full story -
Bulgaria receives first two Su-25s upgraded and overhauled by Belarus
The Bulgarian Air Force (BuAF) took delivery of its first pair of Su-25 close air support aircraft that were overhauled and upgraded by and received a life extension...Full story -
Lockheed Martin to perform ‘unique sea trials' of F-35 for non-US customers
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has contracted Lockheed Martin to conduct aircraft carrier trials of its F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) for...Full story -
Analysing scenarios for intra-Afghan peace talks and US troop withdrawal
Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban began on 12 September in the Qatari capital Doha, the first official such talks between the two sides. The US...Full story -
India selects Kongsberg Maritime AUVs for new hydrographic vessels
India has selected the HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) from Kongsberg Maritime for the new class of hydrographic survey vessels it ordered from Garden Reach...Full story -
Pentagon seeks 'dynamic' solutions for 5G mid-band spectrum operations
The US Department of Defense is soliciting industry input on how Pentagon leaders can further exploit the range of contiguous-spectrum bandwidth, set aside by department...Full story -
Australia confirms AIC audit is ready for implementation
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has issued more details about the new audit programme it will introduce to ensure foreign contractors comply with industrial...Full story -
aunav.NEO UGV breaks cover
Spanish company aunav has launched a new explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robot that it claims to be the first unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) in the world to be capable...Full story -
PLAGF troops seen using new tandem-rotor UAV
Chinese state-owned television has released footage showing that the People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) is either testing or already operating the ZC300...Full story -
Return of Sudanese mercenaries from Libya poses risks of destabilisation to Darfur
Sudanese mercenaries have benefited from fighting in Libya by accruing financial wealth, improving their military capabilities, and strengthening co-operation with...Full story -
Curtiss-Wright to buy communications firm PacStar
US industrial conglomerate Curtiss-Wright has agreed to acquire military communications equipment supplier Pacific Star Communications (PacStar) for USD400 million in...Full story