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General Atomics conducts Sparrowhawk sUAS flight tests
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) on 16–17 September conducted captive carry tests of its Sparrowhawk small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) from a GA-ASI...Full story -
US Air Force completes final B-1B Integrated Battle Station modification
The US Air Force (USAF) has completed its final installation of an Integrated Battle Station (IBS) onto a Rockwell B-1B Lancer strategic bomber, according to a service...Full story -
PLAGF HQ-17A SHORAD systems armed with new missile, says report
Chinese state-owned television revealed on 27 September that since early 2020 the People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) has been deploying a new surface-to-air...Full story -
Royal Thai Air Force orders 12 Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft for USD162 million
US-based company Textron Aviation Defense announced on 28 September that it has been awarded a USD162 million contract for the production and supply of 12 Beechcraft...Full story -
Covid-19: Australia's illicit drug trade persists despite pandemic
The Australian Border Force (ABF), Australian Federal Police (AFP), and New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) conducted an at-sea operation on 15 August that resulted in...Full story -
Update: UK paratroopers drop debut into Ukraine
British Army paratroopers jumped into Ukraine for the first time, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on its website on 19 September.Full story -
EATC marks first decade of operations
The European Air Transport Command (EATC) has marked its first 10 years of operations, with a ceremony held at its headquarters in the Netherlands on 24 September.Full story -
NATO MMU to receive additional MRTT aircraft
The Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport Unit (MMU) located at Eindhoven Airbase in the Netherlands is to receive an additional Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker...Full story -
X-Chimera VTOL UAV seen in PLAAF Airborne Corps exercise
Chinese state-owned television has released video footage showing what appears to be the X-Chimera vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)...Full story -
GA-ASI reveals Sparrowhawk air-launched and air-recoverable UAV
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) has provided a glimpse of its new Sparrowhawk air-launched and air-recoverable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)...Full story -
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