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HEMUS 2024: Greek Ucandrone UAVs inducted into Bulgarian service
Jun 12, 2024, 13:35 by Christopher PetrovThe Bulgarian Armed Forces began using a new type of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with its...Full story -
Brazilian Air Force in negotiations with US for used F-16s
Jun 12, 2024, 13:35 by Santiago RivasThe Brazilian Air Force (FAB) is negotiating with the US government for the potential purchase of 24 Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons, a ranking Brazilian officer...Full story -
HEMUS 2024: Terem Holding in deal to build Ukrainian UAVs in Bulgaria
Jun 12, 2024, 12:50 by Christopher PetrovThe Bulgarian Ministry of Defence (MoD)-owned Terem Holding has been given a licence from Ukrainian company Rarog Aerospace to manufacture quadcopter first-person view...Full story -
Norway approved for AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles for NASAMS, F-35A
Jun 12, 2024, 10:20 by Gareth JenningsThe US government has cleared the sale of the latest variant of the RTX AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) to Norway.Full story -
Sweden procures new manportable C-UASs to bolster soldier protection
Jun 12, 2024, 10:20 by Olivia SavageNew portable counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UASs) have been delivered to the Swedish Armed Forces to enhance its capability to detect and disrupt UASs.Full story -
Poland receives second Saab 340 AEW&C aircraft from Sweden
Jun 12, 2024, 09:35 by Gareth JenningsPoland has received the second of two Saab 340 Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft contracted in 2023.Full story -
Indian Army issues tender to procure VSHORADS
Jun 12, 2024, 08:50 by Kapil KajalThe Indian Army issued a request for information (RFI) to procure an unknown number of very short-range air-defence systems (VSHORADSs) on 11 June.Full story -
Indonesia proposes to equip ‘Red White' frigates with Turkish missiles
Jun 12, 2024, 05:35 by Ridzwan RahmatIndonesia's defence ministry has proposed that its two future ‘Red White' frigates be equipped with a selection of combat systems, including missiles, that are sourced...Full story -
ILA 2024: Germany launches FCAS STAR demonstrator programme
Jun 11, 2024, 15:50 by Andrew WhiteThe German Air Force launched the STAR (System and Teaming Advanced Research) demonstrator programme at ILA Berlin Air Show 2024 to support integration and demonstration...Full story -
Roketsan's new IHA-122 variants test-fired from Akinci UAV
Jun 11, 2024, 15:50 by Cem Devrim YaylaliThe Turkish company Roketsan has developed versions of its İHA-122 supersonic air-to-surface missile with new guidance systems, it was revealed on 3 June, when the...Full story -
AALTO targets 2026 for Zephyr full operating capability, to open Kenya as operating location
Jun 11, 2024, 15:50 by Gareth JenningsAirbus Defence and Space (DS) subsidiary company AALTO is targeting 2026 to begin fully operating its Zephyr high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) and plans to open up...Full story -
Exail's Drix O-16 USV conducts first sea trials
Jun 11, 2024, 15:50 by Kate TringhamExail's new DriX O-16 transoceanic unmanned surface vessel (USV) has successfully conducted its first sea trials.Full story -
Philippines' second batch Tarlac-class vessels to feature improved troop lift capabilities
Jun 11, 2024, 13:05 by Ridzwan RahmatThe second batch of Tarlac-class strategic sealift vessels (SSVs) on order for the Philippine Navy will be incorporated with better troop lift capabilities.Full story -
UAE company Yahsat selects Airbus to build GEO satellites
Jun 11, 2024, 11:50 by Olivia SavageThe United Arab Emirates (UAE)-basedYahsat, a public organisation owned by the government of Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Development Company, has selected Airbus to deliver the...Full story -
Norwegian and German U212CD submarines to be based together in Norway
Jun 11, 2024, 11:50 by Nicholas FiorenzaNorwegian and German U212CD (Common Design) submarines are to be based together in Southern Norway, Janes has learnt.Full story -
First A400M for Kazakhstan makes maiden flight
Jun 11, 2024, 11:05 by Gareth JenningsAirbus has flown the first of a pair of A400M Atlas transport aircraft for the Republic of Kazakhstan for the first time on 10 June.Full story -
Kargu loitering munition used in Azerbaijan exercise
Jun 11, 2024, 08:50 by Jeremy BinnieThe Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence confirmed it has acquired the Kargu loitering munition made by Turkish company STM when it released a video on 10 June showing one...Full story -
Chinese fighter jets created unsafe situation for frigate, says Netherlands
Jun 11, 2024, 08:05 by Ridzwan RahmatA Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) De Zeven Provincien-class frigate experienced possibly unsafe manoeuvres from Chinese aircraft while it was carrying out patrols in the...Full story -
Malaysian navy proposes revised fleet transformation plan
Jun 11, 2024, 06:05 by Vinod Kumar CV & Chinmay KohadThe Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has proposed updating its fleet transformation programme in response to delays to existing procurements and shifts in operational...Full story -
Boeing delivers first operational F-15EX to Oregon Air National Guard
Jun 11, 2024, 06:05 by Zach RosenbergThe Oregon Air National Guard's (ANG's) 142nd Fighter Wing took delivery of the first Boeing F-15EX Eagle II intended for operational service on 5 June, according to a...Full story