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Brazil shortlists four competitors for its artillery effort
The Brazilian Army has shortlisted four companies as part of its VBC OAP 155 mm SR (Viatura Blindada de Combate Obuseiro Autopropulsado 155mm Sobre Rodas) 155 mm/52...Full story -
NATO opens Nordic air operations centre
The Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden have opened a combined air operations centre (CAOC) aimed at protecting NATO's northern flank.Full story -
Poland receives first Saab 340 AEW&C aircraft
Poland has received the first of two Saab 340 Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft contracted in 2023.Full story -
First F-16 Block 70s depart for Bahrain
The first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft for Bahrain departed the United States for the Gulf on 6 March.Full story -
UK opens permanent military facility in UAE
The United Kingdom has opened a permanent military facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 6 March.Full story -
DIMDEX 2024: Portugal orders Damen's new ‘drone carrier'
The Portuguese Navy has signed a contract covering the design, construction, and outfitting of one of Damen's new Multi-Purpose Support Ships (MPSSs), the Dutch shipyard...Full story -
Indian Navy commissions first MH-60R squadron
The Indian Navy has commissioned its first Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk multirole helicopter squadron.Full story -
USMC hoping to speed up beaching time for experimental landing vessel
The US Marine Corps' (USMC's) experimental Stern Landing Vessel (SLV) made an impact at one of its first joint experiments as one of three support vessels participating...Full story -
France, Germany Ground Alerter radar set for MLU
France and Germany's Ground Alerter 10 (GA 10) anti-mortar radar will receive a mid-life upgrade (MLU) to bolster its capabilities and address obsolescence.Full story -
NATO opens first western Balkan airbase as Albania showcases Bayraktar UCAV
The Kuçovë Air Base (Baza Ajrore Kuçovë) in Albania was officially inaugurated as NATO's first tactical airbase in the western Balkans, with an opening ceremony on 4...Full story -
DIMDEX 2024: Savronik launches upgraded software-defined radio
Turkish defence manufacturer Savronik unveiled the latest iteration of its High-speed Software-Defined Radio (SDR) at the DIMDEX 2024 show held in Doha from 4 to 6...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Russia reports interception of French-supplied AASM guided bomb
Russia has claimed to have intercepted a Safran Armement Air-Sol Modulaire (AASM) Hammer launched at its forces in Ukraine.Full story -
Japan considers additional defence export reforms to support GCAP
Japan is considering the implementation of further reforms to support military exports. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on 6 March that the additional reforms are...Full story -
USN seeks performance enhancements for GQM-163A supersonic target
The US Navy (USN) is looking to expand the kinematic envelope of the GQM-163A Coyote supersonic aerial target to enable more stressing and realistic threat...Full story -
DIMDEX 2024: Iran promotes Gaza UAV for export
Iran promoted its Gaza unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for export for the first time at the DIMDEX 2024 show held in Doha from 4 to 6 March.Full story -
DIMDEX 2024: Dearsan wins Qatari contract for two 50 m FACs
Dearsan has been awarded a contract to design and build two 50 m fast attack craft (FAC) for the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF), the Turkish shipyard announced during...Full story -
DIMDEX 2024: Leonardo showcases AW249 attack helicopter
Leonardo showcased its AW249 attack helicopter with a scale model displayed at the DIMDEX 2024 show held from 4 to 6 March in Doha.Full story -
Indian defence and security forces procure passive exoskeletons
The Indian military has procured passive exoskeletons to support logistics and potentially combat operations, it has been confirmed to Janes.Full story -
Philippine vessels sustain damages in latest encounter with China Coast Guard
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Parola-class patrol boat and a Philippine government-operated supply boat have been damaged after a 5 March encounter with China Coast...Full story -
Philippine Army receives first batch of Guarani APCs
The Philippine Army has received the first batch of five Guarani 6×6 wheeled armoured personnel carriers (APCs) from Elbit Systems, Lieutenant Colonel Louie Dema-ala,...Full story