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VBMR-L Serval 4×4 prototypes undergo trials
The first roadworthy prototypes of the French Army’s new 4×4 Vehicule Blinde Multi-Role - Light (VBMR-L) Serval armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) are now undergoing...Full story -
BMD-2M enters state trials
The BMD-2M air-deployable infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) has entered state trials with the Russian Airborne Troops (VDV), the TASS news agency reported on 31 July,...Full story -
Israel's Carmel future AFV programme unveiled
The Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD) unveiled on 4 August a new armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) concept, dubbed Carmel, that uses artificial intelligence (AI),...Full story -
Saab completes production version of Sea Wasp ROV
Sweden’s Saab has finalised the production version of its Sea Wasp remotely operated vehicle (ROV).Full story -
Raytheon, DARPA complete TBG baseline design review
Raytheon, in co-operation with the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), has completed a baseline design review of the company’s winged concept solution...Full story -
Thailand conducts ceremonial launch for second Krabi-class OPV
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has held a ceremonial launch ceremony for its second Krabi-class missile-capable offshore patrol vessel (OPV).Full story -
US strengthens industry ties with India and Australia
The United States has outlined an intention to expand defence industrial and technology ties with India and Australia, two of its most important partners in the...Full story -
Raytheon delivers first NGJ-MB pod to US Navy for testing
Raytheon has delivered the first Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) pod to the US Navy (USN) for ground and aircraft integration testing, the company announced on...Full story -
Rheinmetall strengthens Australian industry ties
Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) has entered into agreements with a host of small local businesses in support of its programmes to supply military vehicles to the...Full story -
Iran holds unveiling event for precision-guided bombs
Iran announced the unveiling of several types of guided bomb on 6 August, although some of the weapons have been seen previously.Full story -
Indo-Pakistani tensions increase over New Delhi's revocation of Kashmir's special status
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated significantly since New Delhi announced on 5 August its decision to scrap the special constitutional status it had...Full story -
IDF Home Front Command fields Shual C2 emergency database
The Israel Defense Force’s (IDF’s) Home Front Command (HFC) has begun using a new command-and-control (C2) system designed to create a nationwide geographic real-time...Full story -
US Army set to fire Spike NLOS missiles from AH-64E Apache
In its quest to arm future aircraft, the US Army is hosting a demonstration to determine if it can fire Rafael Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missiles from US...Full story -
Esper uses Indo-Pacific trip to shore up military alliances
Escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing over potential missile deployments and a trade war greeted newly minted US Defense Department Secretary Mark Esper on...Full story -
UK pursues low-cost unmanned combat aircraft
Industry teams led by Blue Bear Systems Research, Boeing Defence UK, and Callen-Lenz have been awarded contracts by the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Rapid Capabilities...Full story -
USMC to demo G/ATOR with Iron Dome
US Marine Corps (USMC) leaders are in a race to field a capability to intercept mid-range rockets and artillery, and they are set to host a demonstration integrating...Full story -
F-35 test fleet struggles with low readiness rates as key deadline approaches
The Pentagon’s Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) test fleet has a fully mission capable rate of 8.7% compared to an 80% goal, causing one...Full story -
US Air Force expects increased modelling, simulation with NGAD
An increased emphasis on digital design modelling and simulation (M&S) with Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) will enable the US Air Force (USAF) to rapidly prototype...Full story -
Boeing delivers three additional KC-46As to US Air Force
Boeing said on 9 August that it delivered three more KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tankers to the US Air Force (USAF), raising its delivery total to 16.Full story -
Russian Air Force commander details trials of new aircraft
The Russian Air Force (VVS), an integral part of the Aerospace Forces (VKS), will activate several new aircraft in the coming years, VVS commander Lt Gen Sergey Dronov...Full story