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Philippines' second batch Tarlac-class vessels to feature improved troop lift capabilities
The second batch of Tarlac-class strategic sealift vessels (SSVs) on order for the Philippine Navy will be incorporated with better troop lift capabilities.Full story -
UAE company Yahsat selects Airbus to build GEO satellites
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)-basedYahsat, a public organisation owned by the government of Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Development Company, has selected Airbus to deliver the...Full story -
Norwegian and German U212CD submarines to be based together in Norway
Norwegian and German U212CD (Common Design) submarines are to be based together in Southern Norway, Janes has learnt.Full story -
First A400M for Kazakhstan makes maiden flight
Airbus has flown the first of a pair of A400M Atlas transport aircraft for the Republic of Kazakhstan for the first time on 10 June.Full story -
Kargu loitering munition used in Azerbaijan exercise
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence confirmed it has acquired the Kargu loitering munition made by Turkish company STM when it released a video on 10 June showing one...Full story -
Chinese fighter jets created unsafe situation for frigate, says Netherlands
A Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) De Zeven Provincien-class frigate experienced possibly unsafe manoeuvres from Chinese aircraft while it was carrying out patrols in the...Full story -
Malaysian navy proposes revised fleet transformation plan
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has proposed updating its fleet transformation programme in response to delays to existing procurements and shifts in operational...Full story -
Boeing delivers first operational F-15EX to Oregon Air National Guard
The Oregon Air National Guard's (ANG's) 142nd Fighter Wing took delivery of the first Boeing F-15EX Eagle II intended for operational service on 5 June, according to a...Full story -
Malaysia signs for three corvettes with Turkey's STM
Malaysia has signed for three Ada (MILGEM) class-derived corvettes with Turkish shipbuilder STM to fulfil requirements under Putrajaya's Littoral Mission Ship (LMS)...Full story -
HEMUS 2024: Lockheed Martin signs contract with Avionams for F-16 maintenance
Lockheed Martin has signed a contract with Bulgarian firm Avionams for partial maintenance of the F-16 fleet that is due to be delivered from the first quarter (Q1) of...Full story -
ILA 2024: Diehl Defence unveils IRIS-T SLX missile system
Diehl Defence has revealed details on the SLX, the latest member in its family of IRIS-T air-to-air and ground-based air-defence missile systems, at the ILA Berlin Air...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Ukraine developing loitering munitions, autonomous UAV technology
Ukraine is taking steps to counter Russian electronic warfare (EW) and improve precision by developing an alternative to the Russian Lancet loitering munition as well as...Full story -
Jordanian military displays SR5 MRLs for king's silver jubilee
The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) is operating Chinese-made SR5 multiple rocket launchers (MRLs), it was revealed during the parade marking the 25th anniversary of King...Full story -
MKE unveils hybrid vehicles
MKE unveiled two new hybrid armoured vehicles during Exercise ‘Efes-2024' in İzmir, held from 23 to 30 May 2024.Full story -
Denmark approved for AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles
The US government has cleared the sale of the latest variant of the RTX AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) to Denmark.Full story -
Türkiye signs F-16 LOA
Türkiye has signed a letter of acceptance (LOA) for new and upgraded Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons that were approved earlier in 2024.Full story -
HEMUS 2024: Bulgarian army signals possible modernisation with Iveco truck purchase
Bulgarian Land Forces has purchased a new recovery truck for potential widespread adoption, Janes learnt on 5 June at the defence exhibition HEMUS 2024 in Plovdiv,...Full story -
Update: Australia plans first F-35 involvement in Exercise ‘Bersama Lima'
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will deploy Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning IIs for the first time in Exercise ‘Bersama Lima', the Australian Minister of Defence...Full story -
Update: Netherlands receives first CV9035NL MLU production standard sample
The Netherlands received the first CV9035NL MLU (mid-life upgrade) production standard sample infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) on 4 June at BAE Systems Hägglunds' Dutch...Full story -
Rokestan's new IHA-122 variants test-fired from Akinci UAV
The Turkish company Roketsan has developed versions of its İHA-122 supersonic air-to-surface missile with new guidance systems, it was revealed on 3 June, when the...Full story