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Denmark introduces CAESAR 155 mm, Piranha 120 mm indirect fire systems
The Danish Army indirect fire support capability is being refreshed with the introduction of two new systems: the French Nexter Systems CAESAR 155 mm/52 calibre...Full story -
Update: US lawmakers concerned about US Army Future Vertical Lift RDT&E spending
US lawmakers are concerned that the US Army is not prioritising key research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) technologies as part of its Future Vertical Lift...Full story -
Turkey advances Anka-Aksungur MALE UAV development
Turkish Aerospace is expanding the testing envelope of its internally funded Anka-Aksungur medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV) development...Full story -
First air defence-enhanced FREMM launched
Alsace, the first Frégate Européenne Multi-Missions (FREMM) frigate with enhanced air defence capabilities, was launched by Naval Group at its site in Lorient on 18...Full story -
Swiss issue second RFP for fighter/GBAD replacements
Switzerland has issued a second request for proposal (RFP) for its Air2030 requirement to procure new combat aircraft and ground-based air defence (GBAD) systems.Full story -
Netherlands upgrades Büffel armoured recovery vehicles
The Netherlands signed a contract with Rheinmetall on 18 April to upgrade the Dutch army’s Bergepanzer 3 Büffel (Buffalo) armoured recovery vehicles (ARVs), the German...Full story -
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