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US Air Force hits turbulence on Boeing E-7 acquisition negotiations
The US Air Force (USAF) is “having a hard time getting a price agreement with Boeing” on purchasing E-7 Wedgetails, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall told...Full story -
Ukraine sinks another Russian landing ship
The Ukrainian Defence Intelligence (GUR) claims that its Group 13 unit has conducted a successful attack against the Russian Ropucha I-class tank landing ship (LST)...Full story -
KNDS developing digital twin of VBCI IFVs
KNDS and Arquus will develop a digital twin demonstrator of the Véhicule Blindé de Combat d'Infanterie (VBCI) 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) in support of the...Full story -
Iraqi military now operating TPQ-49 counterfire radar
The Iraqi military now has the AN/TPQ-49 radar, it was revealed on 10 February when the Ministry of Defence (MoD) released a video showing Chief of Staff of the Iraqi...Full story -
Portugal receives former German Orion MPA
The first of six Lockheed P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) acquired from Germany arrived in Portugal on 9 February, the Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea...Full story -
UK SALMO uses new ROV for wartime wreck recovery
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed the first operation with a newly acquired Forum Energy Technologies (FET) deep-water remotely operated vehicle (ROV),...Full story -
DOT&E finds modified Mk 48 torpedoes operationally suitable and effective
The US Navy's modified Advanced Processor Build (APB) 5+ Mk 48 torpedo is “operationally effective and suitable”, according to the Director, Operational Test and...Full story -
Milkor develops Commander patrol craft for Middle East region
Milkor UAE unveiled a new 16 m patrol craft, named Commander, at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2024 held in Riyadh from 4 to 8 February.Full story -
Indonesia backtracks on Mirage 2000-5 acquisition
Indonesia has withdrawn from a contract to procure the Qatar Emiri Air Force's (QEAF's) combined force of 12 Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft.Full story -
Lockheed Martin positions TPY-4 radar for Singapore's long-range surveillance requirements
Lockheed Martin is positioning its TPY-4 ground-based long-range surveillance radar for the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF's) air-defence requirements.Full story -
Aselsan's Gürz SHORAD system makes international debut
Aselsan's Gürz short-range air-defence (SHORAD) system was displayed at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2024 held in Riyadh from 4 to 8 February. This was the system's...Full story -
Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme set to downselect from five contractors
The US Air Force (USAF) is set to downselect contractors on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme from five current potential providers to two to three...Full story -
FNSS unveils Pars Alpha 8×8 New Generation AFV
Turkish vehicle manufacturer FNSS unveiled its Pars Alpha 8×8 new generation (NG) armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) at the World Defence Show (WDS) 2024 held in Riyadh...Full story -
HMS Prince of Wales departs for NATO exercise ‘Steadfast Defender 2024'
The UK Royal Navy's (RN's) second Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales sets sail from Portsmouth on 12 February bound for northern Norway where it...Full story -
WDS 2024: Otokar's Tulpar modular AFV fitted with HITFACT MkII 120 mm turret
Turkish company Otokar displayed the Tulpar armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) fitted with Leonardo's Highly Integrated Technology, Fire Against Combat Tank (HITFACT) MkII...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Russia deploying Starlink in Ukraine, Ukraine's GUR says
The Russian Armed Forces is reportedly using the Starlink satellite communications system in Ukraine to establish internet connectivity, Ukraine's Main Directorate of...Full story -
Czech Elta MMRs to reach FOC by end of 2024
The Czech Republic's EL/M-2084 Multi-Mission radars (MMRs) from Elta Systems will reach full operating capability (FOC) by the end of 2024, Janes learnt.Full story -
IRGC launches ballistic missiles from ship
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched ballistic missiles from a ship for the first time, the force announced on 13 February.Full story -
Bell Helicopters tests high-speed VTOL propulsion transition on ground sled
Bell Helicopters tested the high- and low-speed transitions of its High-Speed Vertical Take-off and Landing (HSVTOL) concept on a ground-based sled at Holloman Air Force...Full story -
Update: France orders sights for Leclerc upgrade
The Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA), the French defence procurement agency, has ordered sights from the temporary company grouping (GME) between KNDS's Nexter and...Full story