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India, Russia inaugurate manufacturing plant for AK-203 assault rifle
The Indian government inaugurated a manufacturing facility in the country’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh on 3 March to licence build 750,000 Kalashnikov assault...Full story -
Leonardo secures USN training helo requirement
Leonardo has secured the US Navy’s (USN’s) TH-XX training helicopter replacement requirement, with a USD176.5 million contract awarded on 13 January.Full story -
Islamic State kills more than 150 soldiers in series of attacks across Niger
The Islamic State issued a statement on 14 January claiming responsibility for a major assault on a military base in Chinagodrar in Niger’s western Tillaberi region on 9...Full story -
Trump administration changes course on early Truman retirement
After presenting a proposed fiscal year 2020 (FY 2020) budget earlier this year that eliminated a mid-life overhaul for the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)...Full story -
Russia's FPI unveils Marker armed UGV
Video footage of Russia’s new combat-capable Marker unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) emerged in early February.Full story -
Qatar shows off new Apaches
The Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) displayed its new AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters for the first time during the country’s annual National Day Parade on 18 December.Full story -
Boeing flies Advanced Chinook Rotor Blade for first time
Boeing has flown a Block 2-standard CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopter for the first time with the Advanced Chinook Rotor Blade (ACRB), the company announced on 16...Full story -
US Navy has no plans for MMP, despite NGA study
The US Navy (USN) said it has no plans to field Boeing’s Multi-Mission Pod (MMP) aboard any of its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms or to...Full story -
US Air Force resumes KC-46A cargo, passenger operations
The US Air Force (USAF) on 18 December lifted a three-month ban on Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker cargo and passenger operations after the successful...Full story -
US Air Force resumes KC-46A acceptance
The US Air Force (USAF) on 11 March resumed accepting deliveries of the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker after an 11-day pause owing to foreign object...Full story -
Contract for design, construction of RoKN's first FFX-III frigate to be awarded in first quarter of 2020
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on 4 December that the contract for the detailed design and construction of the first...Full story -
Nigerien Air Force gets hangar for new C-130s
The United States has handed over a new hangar to the Nigerien Air Force at Air Base 201 in Agadez, US Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced on 22 January.Full story -
Sikorsky announces retrofit and new-build enhancements for S-92 helo
Sikorsky has unveiled upgraded versions of its S-92 helicopter that have been developed for a number of roles, including search and rescue (SAR).Full story -
Sudan reveals ‘Shareef-3' upgrade to BTR-70
Sudan’s Military Industry Corporation (MIC) has expanded its range of wheeled armoured personnel carriers (APC) with an upgraded Russian BTR-70 8×8 called the Shareef-3.Full story -
UAE debuts ‘weaponised' UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Joint Aviation Command showcased UH-60M helicopters upgraded to Armed Black Hawk standard for the first time in public during the IDEX...Full story -
US Department of State approves possible sale of AIM-120C-7 AMRAAMs to Australia
The US Department of State has approved a possible USD240.5 million foreign military sale of ground-launched Raytheon AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air...Full story -
Saab reveals non line-of-sight laser to simulate indirect fires
Saab has showcased new capabilities to blend live and virtual environments to enhance live training, as well as announced new live training contracts, at the 2019...Full story -
Key US lawmaker wants F-35 programme structure changes
A key US lawmaker wants the Pentagon to take greater control of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme and move from total reliance...Full story -
Boeing expects KC-46A delivery pace to begin slowing in mid-2020
Boeing expects to begin reducing its KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker delivery pace in mid-2020 as it finishes clearing out an aircraft backlog, according to a...Full story -
European land forces pursue UGV technologies for future infantry operations
European armed forces should collaborate further to explore concepts of operation, tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with emerging unmanned ground vehicle...Full story