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Ukraine conflict: Russia has lost 90% of its equipment in Krynky due to shortage of EW, UK MoD says
Russia is said to have lost approximately 90% of its military equipment in Krynky, Kherson, likely because of a shortage of Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems in...Full story -
Update: Lockheed Martin hands over first F-16s to Slovakia
Lockheed Martin has formally handed over to Slovakia its first F-16 Block 70 Fighting Falcon multirole combat aircraft, the manufacturer announced on 10 January.Full story -
Update: United Launch Alliance launches Vulcan rocket on maiden flight
United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched its first Vulcan launch vehicle the morning of 8 January, paving the way for a slate of national security, scientific, and private...Full story -
France orders additional Rafale combat aircraft
France has ordered additional Dassault Rafale combat aircraft, the country's Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu announced on 12 January.Full story -
Lithuania completes first phase of Boxer procurement
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence (MND) announced in a press release on 12 January that it had completed the procurement of Boxer infantry fighting vehicles...Full story -
Italy opts for SitaWare HQ for higher echelons of command
The Italian Army has opted for Systematic's SitaWare Headquarters (HQ) command-and-control (C2) software for its higher echelons of command, Janes has learnt.Full story -
US approves possible Javelin sale to Kosovo
The US State Department notified the US Congress on 11 January of a possible Foreign Military Sales of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Kosovo for an estimated cost of...Full story -
First modernised Dutch navy LCU floated out
The first modernised Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) landing craft utility (LCU) Mk IX vessel was launched at De Haas Shipyards in Rotterdam on 9 January.Full story -
Update: Indian Navy to induct Hermes 900 Starliner
The Indian Navy will induct two Hermes 900 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by the end of February, a spokesperson for the Indian Navy told Janes on 10 January.Full story -
Malaysia receives first batch of G2000 Mk II attack craft
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has taken delivery of its first locally built G2000 Mk II fast interceptor craft (FIC).Full story -
Surface Navy 2024: Navy secretary calls for comprehensive navy shipbuilding review
US Navy (USN) Secretary Carlos Del Toro has told Nickolas Guertin, assistant secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, & Acquisition (ASN RD&A) and Vice Admiral...Full story -
US approves sale of chassis and boats for assembly in Egypt
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the approval of two Egyptian requests on 10 January: one covering chassis and engines for light tactical...Full story -
Jordan places new F-16s under contract
Jordan has signed for new F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft, with Lockheed Martin telling Janes that the previous letter of acceptance (LOA) has now been firmed up...Full story -
Surface Navy 2024: US Navy highlights live-fire demonstration combining unmanned platforms
The US Navy (USN) recently combined different types of unmanned platforms fora successful live-fire demonstration, Captain Matthew Lehmann, programme manager for...Full story -
Rafael tests SPYDER All in One air-defence system with Israeli MoD
Rafael and the Israel Ministry of Defense's (MoD's) Directorate for Defense Research and Development have completed a successful test of the All in One (AiO) variant of...Full story -
Indian Navy to induct Hermes 900 Starliner
The Indian Navy will induct two Hermes 900 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by the end of February, a spokesperson for the Indian Navy told Janes on 10 January.Full story -
Tanzania orders C-27J airlifters from Italy
Tanzania has ordered two Leonardo C-27J Spartan transport aircraft, the Italian government announced on 9 January.Full story -
At full speed: Hypersonix prepares DART AE for future heights
Australian firm Hypersonix Launch Systems is on track to deliver its DART AE (Additive Engineering) hypersonic flyer to the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for testing...Full story -
Surface Navy 2024: Navy secretary underscores need for rearming and refuelling surface fleet
As the US Navy (USN) continues to deploy its surface fleet to hot spots around the globe, the service must hone its ability to rearm and refuel those ships at sea,...Full story -
Royal Navy deploys HMS Richmond to Gulf to help safeguard shipping
The UK Royal Navy (RN) has deployed a third ship to the Gulf to provide resilience to UK naval presence in the region amid ongoing attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi...Full story