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Finland announces HX Challenge event for bidders
Finland has revealed that bidders for its Boeing F/A-18 Hornet fighter replacement, in a programme known as HX, will take part in a test and evaluation event early in...Full story -
First Brazilian-built, Riachuelo-class submarine takes shape
On 11 October, the Brazilian Navy and Itaguaí Construções Navais (ICN) will achieve a major milestone in the first domestic construction of the Riachuelo-class S-BR...Full story -
Indian Air Force to acquire additional Akash SAM systems
The Indian federal government has approved the procurement of six additional squadrons of the Akash surface-to-air (SAM) missile system for the Indian Air Force (IAF)...Full story -
France reactivates reconnaissance squadron
The French Air Force’s (FAF’s) 33rd Escadre de Surveillance, de Reconnaissance et d’Attaque (ESRA) has become operational.Full story -
AAR to provide two USMC Clipper liaison aircraft
AAR Government Services Inc has been awarded USD118.6 million to deliver two Boeing 737 passenger/cargo aircraft to the US Marine Corps (USMC), the company announced on...Full story -
Indonesia conducts first firing of Exocet MM40 Block 3 from SIGMA corvette
In a demonstration of its latest anti-surface capabilities, the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) has conducted its first firing of an...Full story -
Philippine Marine Corps conduct first ship-to-shore amphibious landing from Tarlac-class SSV
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) has conducted its first-ever ship-to-shore amphibious landing operation involving the service’s Korean-made amphibious assault vehicles...Full story -
First Saab Gripen E for Brazil begins flight test
The first Saab Gripen E multirole fighter being developed for Brazil will soon begin the flight test programme following a 10 September ceremony in Linköping, Sweden.Full story -
DSEI 2019: Hensoldt launches SETAS through-vehicle vision system
European sensor systems company Hensoldt has unveiled its new See Through Armour System (SETAS) at the Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition (DSEI...Full story -
DSEI 2019: SEA showcases trainable decoy launcher system
UK defence and security electronic system specialist SEA unveiled its trainable decoy launcher system at the 2019 Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition...Full story -
DSEI 2019: Italy joins Tempest
Italy has joined the UK project to develop the ‘sixth-generation’ Tempest fighter as part of a wider combat aviation system-of-systems.Full story -
HII reports greater progress on Ford-class ships
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is readying the Ford-class aircraft carrier John F Kennedy (CVN 79) for launch before the year’s end as the shipbuilder makes strides...Full story -
DSEI 2019: BAE Systems showcases Kingfisher naval munition concept
BAE Systems unveiled its Kingfisher concept round for sub-surface warfare at the 2019 Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition (DSEI 2019) in London. The...Full story -
Excalibur Army details its Patriot II 4×4
Excalibur Army revealed new details about its Patriot II 4×4 protected mobility vehicle at MSPO 2019 in Poland, held from 3 to 6 September in Kielce.Full story -
DSEI 2019: EXPAL launches new mortar aiming and safety systems
Spain’s EXPAL Systems unveiled two new mortar components at the DSEI show on 10 September.Full story -
DSEI 2019: Kongsberg demonstrates ATGM capability with Titan UGV
Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS has revealed that it fired a Javelin anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) from its Protector Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station...Full story -
DSEI 2019: RBSL's Challenger 2 LEP contender comes out in the open
The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) proposal for the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) Life Extension Programme (LEP) made its public debut at DSEI 2019, held in...Full story -
DSEI 2019: Strong response evident for British Army's MFP requirement
BAE Systems, Nexter, Elbit UK, and Hanwha Defence were among the companies presenting self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) at the 2019 Defence and Security Equipment...Full story -
DSEI 2019: UK orders Leonardo/Thales protection system for RAF Shadow fleet
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has contracted Leonardo and Thales, under a single source procurement, to deliver an integrated defensive aids system (DAS) for the...Full story -
DSEI 2019: GDLS-UK presents bridging variant of Ares APC
General Dynamics Land Systems UK (GDLS-UK) presented a tactical assault bridging variant of the Ares armoured personnel carrier (APC) at the Defence and Security...Full story