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Radar now protecting Russian airbase in Libya
An early warning radar has been identified at the Libyan airbase where Russia deployed fast jets in late May, US Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced on 18 June.Full story -
DARPA's Squad X programme adds BAE Systems for AI integration
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Lockheed Martin have selected BAE Systems to lead integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous...Full story -
Bangladesh receives final surplus UK C-130J airlifter
Bangladesh has received the last of five UK-surplus Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules transport aircraft it ordered, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) told Jane’s on 1...Full story -
DoD begins preparing helicopter fleets for ITEP engine
The United States is understood to have begun the process of preparing its helicopter fleets for the new and more powerful Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP), due to...Full story -
Antonov distances itself from Russian An-124 upgrade
Ukraine’s Antonov Company announced on 29 August that it will not be involved in Russian plans to modernise the Russian Air Force’s fleet of An-124 ‘Condor’ freighter...Full story -
France says Turkish navy blocking enforcement of Libyan arms embargo
France has accused Turkey of using its navy to prevent the enforcement of the UN arms embargo on Libya.Full story -
Turkish military conducts long-range Mediterranean exercise
The Turkish Air Force has carried out a long-range training exercise that demonstrated its ability to project air power into the central Mediterranean.Full story -
Spanish IFV firing trials due to start in July
Spain’s new 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is due to begin firing trials next month and the first vehicles are expected to be operational in 2022, Secretary of...Full story -
UK now has all 50 AH-64E Apaches under contract
The United Kingdom now has under contract all 50 of the Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters it had previously committed to, the Ministry of Defence (MoD)...Full story -
Canada releases fighter RFP
Canada has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for 88 new combat aircraft to replace its ageing fleet of Boeing F/A-18 (CF-18/CF-188 in national service) Hornets.Full story -
EMALS problems do not represent ‘Achilles Heel' for launch system, US Navy assistant secretary says
Recent problems that caused a temporary shutdown of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) aboard aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) during sea...Full story -
US approves MK VI patrol boat sale to Ukraine
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of up to 16 Mark VI patrol boats and associated equipment to Ukraine at an estimated cost of USD600 million.Full story -
UK MoD kicks off next phase of Skynet satcom development effort
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued an invitation to tender (ITT) for the next phase of developing its Skynet satellite communications (satcom) system, known as...Full story -
USSOCOM procures ‘highly modified' Dash-8 support aircraft
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has procured a ‘highly modified’ De Havilland Canada (DHC) Dash-8 aircraft for special mission support operations.Full story -
AARGM-ER missile passes critical design review
The Northrop Grumman AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) has successfully completed its critical design review (CDR) for the US...Full story -
South Korea's ADD to study possible upgrades for FA-50 light attack aircraft
South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD) is aiming to enhance the range and combat capabilities of Korea Aerospace Industries’ (KAI’s) FA-50 Fighting Eagle...Full story -
Germany approves upgraded AESA for Eurofighters
The German Bundestag has approved funding to develop, build, and integrate a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system for the Luftwaffe’s Eurofighter...Full story -
Finnish auditor reveals breakdown for HX procurement
The National Audit Office of Finland (NAOF) issued a report on 17 June covering the HX fighter aircraft procurement and Squadron 2020 (SQ2020) multirole corvette...Full story -
Colombia progresses towards Cessna T-37 and A-37 replacements
The Colombian Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Colombiana– FAC) is moving to finally replace its fleets of Cessna T-37B Tweet trainer and A-37B Dragonfly light attack aircraft,...Full story -
Thales UK supplying new TI camera for Challenger 2 tanks
Thales UK has confirmed that it is supplying its Catherine MP thermal imaging (TI) camera as a replacement for the legacy TI camera installed in the British Army’s...Full story