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Nigerian military receives first locally produced Mengshi vehicles
The Nigerian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 9 May that 20 locally produced armoured personnel carriers (APCs) were handed over in a ceremony attended by Chief of...Full story -
UK seeks new partner to maintain RAF Fylingdales radar
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is looking for a new partner to support the operation and maintenance of the Solid-State Phased-Array Radar (SSPAR) at Royal Air Force...Full story -
USSOCOM seeks new mounted, dismounted EW capabilities
US Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM's) electronic warfare (EW) Family of Systems (FoS) is the “newest” programme in the Program Executive Office (PEO) – SOF Warrior...Full story -
DSA 2024: Poly Technologies showcases new armed large unmanned underwater vehicle
China's Poly Technologies has displayed a new multimission-capable large unmanned underwater vehicle (LUUV) at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024 exhibition held in...Full story -
DSA 2024: South Korea plans to upgrade Raybolt ATGM
South Korea is planning to initiate a “performance improvement plan” for its Raybolt anti-tank guided missile (ATGM), a LIG Nex1 spokesperson told Janes at the Defence...Full story -
Italy's Grifo test-fired and qualified with CAMM-ER missile
The Italian Army's Grifo (Griffon) air-defence system has been test-fired and qualified with the Common Anti-air Modular Missile Extended Range (CAMM-ER) missile, MBDA...Full story -
USSOCOM looks to upgrade A/MH-6s following FARA cancellation
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has shed light on how the organisation proposes to replace the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) in its acquisition...Full story -
US Army unveils test plan for TRILOS modernisation
US Army officials are soliciting industry feedback on the service's technology development strategy to revamp its Terrestrial Transmission Line of Sight (TRILOS)...Full story -
DSA 2024: Aselsan showcases Marlin USV in ASW configuration
Turkey's Aselsan has for the first time displayed its Marlin unmanned surface vessel (USV) in its full anti-submarine warfare (ASW) configuration.Full story -
Airbus finalises acquisition of Aerovel, manufacturer of Flexrotor UAS
Airbus has completed the purchase of US company Aerovel, which manufactures the Flexrotor unmanned aircraft system (UAS).Full story -
DSA 2024: Malvus Sense unveils hydrogen-electric-powered VTOL UAS
Malaysian firm Malvus Sense unveiled the CW-25H, a new hydrogen-electric-powered vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS), in collaboration...Full story -
DSA 2024: Chinese company Poly Technologies showcases missile-capable USV
Chinese defence company Poly Technologies showcased the A2000, a new next-generation combat unmanned surface vessel (USV), at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024...Full story -
DSA 2024: Aselsan unveils radio relay system
Turkish company Aselsan has unveiled its latest radio relay system at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024 exhibition held in Kuala Lumpur from 6 to 9 May.Full story -
DSA 2024: BAE Systems showcases autonomous capabilities
BAE Systems showcased its Herne extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV) and T-650 all-electric heavy-lift unmanned aircraft system (UAS) at the Defence...Full story -
Poland names aerostat programme, confirms number of units
Poland's Armament Agency announced on 6 May that itsaerostat reconnaissance programme will be called Barbara, with four systems expected to be acquired to bolster...Full story -
DSA 2024: LUNAS signs shipbuilding MOU with PT PAL
Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (LUNAS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Indonesian state shipbuilder PT PAL at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024...Full story -
Portugal receives first modernised Hercules airlifter
After several delays, the Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa: FAP) took delivery of the first modernised Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules transport aircraft on...Full story -
SubSea Craft teams with Capewell to explore Victa DDU air deployment opportunities
UK-based SubSea Craft has joined forces with Capewell Europe to explore the air deployability of its Victa diver delivery unit (DDU) prototype when integrated onboard...Full story -
DSA 2024: MBDA offers short-range air-defence systems to Malaysia
European missile maker MBDA has offered its Enhanced Modular Air Defence Solutions (EMADS) self-propelled surface-to-air missile (SAM) system and VL MICA New Generation...Full story -
Germany opts for US rather than European F-35 assembly
Germany is to have its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft built in the United States rather than Europe, Janes was told on 6...Full story