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US, Mexico practise responses to hijacked aircraft in AMALGAM EAGLE 19 exercise
The United States and Mexico practised responding to scenarios of two hijacked aircraft simultaneously bound for the US from Mexico during the AMALGAM EAGLE 19 exercise.Full story -
6,000 Obves upgraded AK-74s delivered to Russian Central Military District troops
The commanding officer of the rocket and artillery armament service of Russia’s Central Military District, Lieutenant Colonel Mikhail Kuzin, said on 8 July that the...Full story -
Update: China launches Malaysia's second Keris-class Littoral Mission Ship
A second Keris-class Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) on order for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has been launched.Full story -
Iranian army deploys armed UAVs
The Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces (IRIAGF) has deployed three Mohajer-6 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), it was announced on 17 July.Full story -
US to cut ties with Turkey on F-35 programme, shift supply chain to US
Washington will spend between USD500 million and USD600 million to shift part of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter supply chain out of Turkey, as part of its plan to remove...Full story -
US Army ready to extend PrSM range, delays flight testing due to subcontractor ‘accident'
US Army leaders are looking for test sites to fly two vendors’ Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) offerings beyond the 499 km capped range agreed to in the 1987...Full story -
Update: OCEA launches new OPV for Philippine Coast Guard
French shipbuilder OCEA has launched the 84 m offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Gabriela Silang (8301) for the Philippine Coast Guard.Full story -
Update: US says it destroys Iranian drone “threatening” navy warship
US President Donald Trump said on 18 July the US Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) destroyed an Iranian drone earlier that day that was...Full story -
US Air Force issues request for proposals for new ICBM system
The US Air Force (USAF) on 16 July issued the request for proposals (RFP) for its new Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)...Full story -
India's Nag ATGM ready for series production, says MoD
India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 19 July that the locally developed Nag (Snake) anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) is ready to enter series production after...Full story -
Indonesia considers counter-trade to support KFX/IFX project
Indonesia is looking to support its involvement in the project to develop the KFX/IFX fighter aircraft with South Korea through the potential counter-trade of locally...Full story -
Argentina selects Korean FA-50 fighter
The Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina - FAA) has selected the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Fighting Eagle to be its new interim fighter aircraft,...Full story -
German lead contribution to VJTF 2023 to be modernised
The Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and...Full story -
Leonardo not giving up on Argentina fighter bid
Leonardo remains confident that it can sell its M-346FA to Argentina, despite Jane’s being told that the Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina - FAA) has already...Full story -
P950 unmanned testbed set for weapon firings
BAE Systems is preparing to conduct the first live weapon firings from its P950 unmanned surface vessel technology (USV) demonstrator.Full story -
Srboauto's upgraded Praga VS35 undergoes trials
Serbia’s Srboauto has developed an upgraded Praga VS35 M19 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG), which has recently completed company trials.Full story -
Mali establishes mechanised infantry regiment
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) is in the process of turning one of its infantry regiments into a mechanised unit equipped with South African-made Casspir mine-resistant...Full story -
UK extends Hercules out-of-service date to 2035
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is to extend its fleet of 14 Lockheed Martin C-130J/C-130J-30 Hercules transport aircraft by a further five years, with a new out-of-service...Full story -
Update: MoD announces Project ‘Mosquito' contracts to develop unmanned technologies for fast jets
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a series of contracts to develop unmanned capabilities on fast jets.Full story -
Leonardo contracts Tempest large-body test aircraft
Leonardo has contracted 2Excel Aviation to provide a large-body test aircraft as part of the Team Tempest initiative.Full story