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US approves MH-60R sale to India
The US government has approved the sale of the Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk maritime multimission helicopter to India, it was announced on 2 April.Full story -
NVLS launches QuadEye panoramic NVGs
Night Vision Laser Spain (NVLS) used the Special Operations Forces Innovation Network Seminar (SOFINS) to launch its QuadEye panoramic night-vision goggles (NVGs),...Full story -
LAAD 2019: IACIT develops small UAV jammer for militaries
Brazil’s IACIT has developed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) jammer for military use called DroneBlocker that can block small to medium-sized aircraft in multiple ways,...Full story -
Thales readies BONIE HP NVGs for French special forces
Thales has used the Special Operations Forces Innovation Network Seminar (SOFINS) 2019 exhibition held at Camp de Souge, France, from 2-4 April to unveil the latest...Full story -
LAAD 2019: ST Engineering hexacopter achieves key BLOS permit
ST Engineering believes it is one step closer to securing the first customer for its DrN-15 hexacopter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) now that it has secured a key...Full story -
India's Cabinet Committee on Security approves procurement of 464 T-90MS tanks
India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved the INR134.48 billion (USD1.93 billion) procurement of 464 Russian-made T-90MS main battle tanks (MBTs) for the...Full story -
British Army assumes control of UK ground-based air defence from RAF
The UK has launched a new air defence group, with control of the country’s ground-based assets transferring from the Royal Air Force (RAF) to the British Army.Full story -
Australia to buy weapons and decoys for F-35As and Super Hornets for use in ‘densely contested' environments
Australia will acquire a range of weapons and countermeasures costing AUD110 million (USD78 million) for use in “densely contested” environments by its Lockheed Martin...Full story -
Tuvalu receives Guardian-class patrol boat from Australia
Tuvalu has received its first Guardian-class patrol boat, which is a gift from Canberra as part of Australia’s Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (SEA 3036) programme.Full story -
Indian Army receives first six of 114 Dhanush howitzers
The Indian Army (IA) has taken delivery of the first six of 114 Dhanush 155 mm/45-calibre towed howitzers ordered from the state-owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).Full story -
Bundeswehr awards Leopard 2 upgrade contract
The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (:...Full story -
UK renews British Army simulation contracts
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has since mid-March announced its intention to award several contract extensions, subject to final agreement, for British Army...Full story -
US Army to use upcoming exercises to test high-altitude airborne ISR capability
The US Army intends to use upcoming exercises to conduct sensor evaluations for a planned high-altitude fixed-wing airborne intelligence, surveillance, and...Full story -
Thailand flexes anti-ship missile capabilities in Andaman Sea with C-802A firing
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) conducted its first test-firing of the C-802A medium-range anti-ship missile on 5 April.Full story -
Thales, Kalyani team up for Indian carbine requirement
Thales Australia and India’s Kalyani Group have teamed up to meet a long-delayed Indian Army requirement to procure close-quarter battle (CQB) carbines.Full story -
Milestone and contract award boost USAF Eagle upgrade effort
The US Air Force (USAF) effort to upgrade its Boeing F-15 Eagle combat aircraft took a step forward on 8 April, with a significant developmental milestone and a further...Full story -
India's DRDO reveals additional details of recent ASAT missile test
India’s government-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has revealed additional details about the successful test-firing on 27 March of its first...Full story -
SOFINS 2019: Technamm unveils new vehicles
French company Technamm unveiled two of its latest designs – the Masstech Barkhane and the Masstech Armure – at the Special Operations Forces Innovation Network Seminar...Full story -
US Army poised to begin JAGM full-rate production
The US Army is to begin full-rate production (FRP) of the Lockheed Martin Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM), with a pre-solicitation issued by the service on 9 April.Full story -
Thales highlights BRAIN modular unmanned system
Thales used the Special Operations Forces Innovation Network Seminal (SOFINS) at Camp de Souge on 2–4 April to unveil a modular autonomous vehicle that can be configured...Full story