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UK continues with NMH, tender process to report early 2025
The UK New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement is proceeding, with the tender evaluation due to report in early 2025.Full story -
First F-35 for Poland makes maiden flight
The first of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft for Poland made its maiden flight on 2 December.Full story -
HII details plan to acquire South Carolina metal fabricator to boost shipbuilding capacity
HII officials detailed plans on 4 December to acquire South Carolina metal fabricator to boost shipbuilding capacity. They entered into a definitive agreement to acquire...Full story -
Philippines takes delivery of last on-order Spyder battery
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has received its third and final battery of Rafael's Spyder self-propelled surface-to-air missile (SAM).Full story -
Poland implements second executive contracts for K9 SPHs and Chunmoo MRLs
Secretary of State at the Polish Ministry of National Defence Paweł Bejda announced during a press conference on 2 December that Poland has begun implementing the second...Full story -
Germany to combine army, air force helicopters into joint brigade
Germany is to combine its army (Heer) and air force (Luftwaffe) helicopters into a joint aviation brigade in response to Russia's continued war in Ukraine.Full story -
Navantia completes first installation of AIP system on board an S-80 Plus-class submarine
Navantia has completed installation of the first hydrogen-based air-independent propulsion (AIP) system on board a Spanish Navy S-80 Plus-class diesel-electric attack...Full story -
Project Deimos sees F-35 demonstrate first classified data-share to non-US C2 system
A Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) has conducted a live-fly demonstration of the transfer of data between the United States and a non-US...Full story -
Charles de Gaulle strike group heads to Western Pacific via Red Sea
France's Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group (CSG), also referred to as the GAN (Groupe AéroNaval) or TF473, set sail from Toulon on 28 November for a five-month...Full story -
Belgian US-based F-35 conversion unit receives first national aircraft
Belgium's US-based conversion unit for the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) received its first national aircraft on 4 December.Full story -
UAE announces formation of airborne brigade
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces has formed a dedicated airborne brigade, it was announced during a large military event to mark the 53rd anniversary of the...Full story -
Japan's navy to acquire MQ-9B SeaGuardians
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) intends to procure General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to...Full story -
US Army funds S&T effort for PrSM Inc 5
A new science and technology (S&T) line of effort will be funded in fiscal year (FY) 2026 for an extended-range ground-based missile, the US Armyrevealed on 3 December.Full story -
Argentina resumes Dardo guided bomb development
The Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina: FAA) has resumed development work of the FAS-850 Dardo glide bomb, an FAA source with knowledge of the programme told...Full story -
US Air Force begins separation testing of Stand-in Attack Weapon
The US Air Force (USAF) began separation testing of the Northrop Grumman Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), according to a 2 December statement by the service.Full story -
MBDA opens regional office in Brazil
European missile maker MBDA is seeking to strengthen ties with the Brazilian defence technological and industrial base (DTIB), and further contribute to modernising the...Full story -
Update: USMC approves design for autocannon recce vehicle
The US Marine Corps (USMC) has approved the prototype design for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) 30 mm autocannon variant, a spokesperson told Janes on 27...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Norwegian F-35s, NASAMS take on air defence of Polish hub for Ukraine
Norwegian combat aircraft and ground-based air-defence (GBAD) systems have taken on the safeguarding of airspace over NATO's key hub for equipment transfers to Ukraine...Full story -
US approves upgrade for Indian MH-60R helicopters
The US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of communication, sensor, and logistics equipment associated with the Sikorsky MH-60R...Full story -
Rheinmetall and Lithuania begin building artillery ammunition plant
Rheinmetall and Lithuania are beginning the construction of a 155 mm artillery ammunition plant in Baisogala, the German company and Lithuanian Ministry of National...Full story