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IDEX 2019: Paramount launches Mbombe 4, wins contract
South Africa’s Paramount Group launched the Mbombe 4 at the IDEX 2019 trade show in Abu Dhabi on 17–21 February.Full story -
IDEX 2019: AIO develops integrated soldier-worn display for Egyptian special forces
Arab International Optronics (AIO) has developed the Egyptian Integrated Soldier System (EISS) and showcased it at the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi in February. AIO is...Full story -
Aero India 2019: India's Nirbhay cruise missile to make final developmental flight in April
The Nirbhay cruise missile developed by India’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) is set to make its final developmental trial in April, more than a year...Full story -
IDEX 2019: Russia unveils upgraded Pantsyr-S1M
Russia unveiled an upgraded variant of the Pantsyr-S1 air defence system at the IDEX show held in Abu Dhabi on 17–21 February.Full story -
IDEX 2019: Systematic expanding Sitaware C2 software into maritime domain
Systematic is developing a new maritime capability to add to its Sitaware command-and-control (C2) software suite, and showcased it for the first time at the IDEX...Full story -
IDEX 2019: Wahash breaks cover
The new Wahash (Wild Falcon) 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle from Emirati firm Calidus was launched at the IDEX 2019 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, highlighting a number of...Full story -
IDEX 2019: New Didgori models break cover
Georgia’s Delta State Military Scientific-Technical Centre has expanded its family of Didgori vehicles, launching the 4×4 tactical patrol variant Didgori Meomari...Full story -
Portugal advances its soldier modernisation programme
The Portuguese Army is implementing an ambitious effort worth EUR90 million (USD102 million) to equip dismounted soldiers with new equipment meant to boost their...Full story -
Ukraine receives upgraded T-64s
The Ukrainian Army has received at least 100 upgraded T-64s from the Kharkiv Armour Plant since 2018, according to an 11 February Facebook post by Ukrainian President...Full story -
India likely to induct air-launched BrahMos-A by early 2020
The air-launched BrahMos cruise missile developed by the Indo-Russian joint venture (JV) BrahMos Aerospace is likely to be inducted with the Indian Air Force (IAF) in...Full story -
Boeing awarded EPAWSS contract modification for F-15E
Boeing has been awarded a USD24.1 million contract modification related to the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) upgrade for the F-15E...Full story -
US Air Force cites pilot error in fatal Light Attack Experiment crash
The US Air Force (USAF) cited pilot error for the fatal crash in a Sierra Nevada Corp (SNC)-Embraer A-29 Super Tucano during the 2018 Light Attack Experiment (LAE).Full story -
US Army to acquire Carl-Gustaf M4
The US Army has signed a three-year framework agreement with Saab Dynamics to acquire the 84 mm Carl-Gustaf M4 (CGM4) lightweight reusable shoulder-fired recoilless...Full story -
IDEX 2019: Harris launches Falcon Net Ecosystem communications network
Harris Corporation launched its Falcon Net Ecosystem communications network solution at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference 2019 (IDEX 2019) in Abu Dhabi...Full story -
Aero India 2019: HAL unveils Unmanned Wingman concept
India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) unveiled its Unmanned Wingman concept at the Aero India 2019 exhibition held in Bangalore from 20–24 February.Full story -
Naval Group and ASC sign submarine framework accord
Naval Group has signed an agreement with Australian government-owned shipyard ASC that provides a framework for collaboration on the Sea 1000 project to build 12...Full story -
China unveils heavy IFV concept
China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) revealed a concept for a heavy infantry fighting vehicle (HIFV) based on the VT4 export main battle tank (MBT) at the...Full story -
HAL showcases upgraded Jaguar MAX combat aircraft
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) showcased the Jaguar upgrade suite, designated as Jaguar MAX (Mothership for Augmented Xploitation) during the 20–24 February Aero...Full story -
Rolls-Royce to bid for US Air Force's B-52 re-engining effort
Rolls-Royce will offer its F130 propulsion system for the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) re-engining of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress heavy bomber.Full story -
Austrian Army receives first BvS10s
The Austrian Army received its first eight BvS10 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on 21–22 February, BAE Systems announced in a 26 February press release.Full story