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Netherlands to acquire new Pilatus trainer aircraft
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) is to replace its Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer turboprop trainer aircraft with a new type from the Swiss manufacturer to be...Full story -
Luftwaffe confirms intent to expand scope of Eurofighter EK capability
The Luftwaffe will expand the scope of its Eurofighter Elektronischer Kampf (EK) electronic combat programme, with a senior officer telling Janes on 15 October that a...Full story -
AUSA 2024: US RCCTO exploring new directed energy C-UAS vehicle
After the US government donated a US Army Stryker armoured fighting vehicle, a team of eight defence contractors led by Leonardo DRS and BlueHalo put together a new...Full story -
AUSA 2024: As Poland prepares for AH-64 arrival, US teaches its concepts of Apache employment
Following Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and the resulting decline in Russia-NATO relations, the Polish army initiated the Kruk (Raven) attack helicopter replacement...Full story -
AUSA 2024: GM Defense debuts new tactical vehicle
GM Defense's next-generation tactical vehicle designed for increased range and energy generation is being shown at the Association of the United States Army 's(AUSA)...Full story -
US approves latest air-launched missiles for Saudi Arabia
The US government has approved the latest variant air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles for Saudi Arabia.Full story -
NATO exercises nuclear mission as deterrence transitions to F-35
NATO has begun its annual nuclear exercise for tactical combat aircraft, involving for the first time the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).Full story -
Luftwaffe stands up future PEGASUS squadron
The Luftwaffe has stood up the squadron that is to operate the Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System (PEGASUS).Full story -
KAI plans Light Armed Helicopter deliveries from December
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is preparing to deliver the first of 10 contracted Light Armed Helicopters (LAHs) to the Republic of Korea Army (RoKA) from December, a...Full story -
NHI, Norway take NH90 dispute to court
NHIndustries (NHI) has been unable to resolve its disagreement with Norway over the country's cancelled NH90 helicopter programme, with both parties taking the dispute...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: France confirms Mirage 2000s to arrive in early 2025
Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft promised by France will arrive in Ukraine in early 2025, it was announced on 8 October.Full story -
Boeing begins build of first German Poseidon MMAs
Boeing has begun the build of the first P-8A Poseidon multimission maritime aircraft (MMA) for Germany, the Bundeswehr announced on 9 October.Full story -
France launches F5 standard for Rafale
France has formally launched development of the F5 standard of the Dassault Rafale combat aircraft, with the country's defence minister announcing the milestone on 8...Full story -
Update: Boeing test-flies Thailand's first AH-6i
Boeing flight tested the Royal Thai Army's (RTA's) first contracted AH-6i Little Bird light attack helicopter for the first time on 22 August at its Mesa, Arizona,...Full story -
New Zealand hydrographic ship capsizes in Samoa
A Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) hydrographic and diving support vessel has capsized after running aground while it was carrying out survey operations in Samoa.Full story -
KADEX 2024: Hyundai Rotem discloses ammunition, protection systems for NG MBT
Hyundai Rotem has revealed details about the ammunition and protection systems it intends to integrate into the Next-Generation Main Battle Tank (NG MBT).Full story -
Boeing test-flies Thailand's first AH-6i
Boeing flight tested the Royal Thai Army's (RTA's) first contracted AH-6i Little Bird light attack helicopter for the first time on 22 August at its Mesa, Arizona,...Full story -
KADEX 2024: LIG Nex1 pursues LAMD, L-SAM developments
South Korea's LIG Nex1 is on track to deliver the low-altitude missile defence (LAMD) system and the long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM) system to the Republic of...Full story -
Indonesia prepares to upgrade C-130s
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (Indonesian-aircraft Industries: PTDI) has announced that it will modernise nine Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules...Full story -
KADEX 2024: Republic of Korea Army tests Hyundai Rotem's robotic dog
The Republic of Korea Army (RoKA) is testing a robotic dog developed by Hyundai Rotem, Janes learnt at the Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition (KADEX)...Full story