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Chile inducts AWACS aircraft from UK
The Chilean Air Force (Fuerza Aérea de Chile – FACh) has inducted into service two Boeing E-3D Sentry airborne early warning Mk 1 (AEW1) aircraft from the UK Royal Air...Full story -
Drone firm Red Cat might make more defence acquisitions
US-based Red Cat Holdings, which acquired unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufacturer Teal Drones in 2021, is exploring potential deals to further expand its...Full story -
US to gift H-1 helicopters to Czech Republic
The Czech Republic will receive eight additional H-1 helicopters from the United States for free, Defence Minister Jana Černochová announced during a visit to the 24th...Full story -
Gabon parades Norinco VP11 MRAPs
The Gabonese Republican Guard (GR) displayed its Norinco VP11 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles publicly for the first time when 13 were used in the 17...Full story -
X-62 set to fly in support of Skyborg autonomy development
The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has disclosed plans to begin operating a heavily modified, two-seat F-16 fighter later this year in support of its Skyborg...Full story -
Korean Air to develop stealth UAV squadron
Korean Air has been selected as the preferred bidder to develop “stealth” unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for use by combat squadrons.Full story -
USAF B-2 bombers conclude first Australia deployment
The first deployment of United States Air Force (USAF) Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit bombers to Australia has ended.Full story -
Philippines proposes 8% increase in defence budget
The Philippine government has proposed a 2023 defence budget of PHP240.29 billion (USD4.28 billion). According to budgetary documents, the figure represents an 8%...Full story -
China's CH-4 UAV gets new heavy-fuel engine
China's domestically manufactured CH-4 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is being upgraded with an indigenously developed heavy-fuel engine (HFE) to enhance its...Full story -
Commercial derivatives: Passenger aircraft finding new life in military operations
Commercial derivatives have been a staple of military procurement for decades. Boeing, Airbus, and other contractors have several in production, ranging from tankers to...Full story -
US Army picks AeroVironment's Jump 20 for FTUAS Increment 1
The US Army selected AeroVironment's Jump 20 medium unmanned aerial system (UAS) for its first Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) programme, a pathway...Full story -
UK Polaris vehicles to become optionally manned platforms
Rheinmetall will integrate its PATH Autonomy Kit (A-kit) – an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered navigation system – on UK Polaris MRZR-D4 light all-terrain vehicles...Full story -
Combat systems on Malaysian LCS were selected despite navy objections, says declassified report
Several weapons and combat systems on Malaysia's Maharaja Lela-class littoral combat ship (LCS) programme were selected to reflect recommendations made by the...Full story -
Australian Army launches new robotics strategy
The Australian Army has launched a new strategy to enhance capabilities in robotics and autonomous systems (RAS).Full story -
US Navy surface force chief touts unmanned systems work in RIMPAC
The US Navy (USN) conducted successful operations employing unmanned aerial and surface platforms during Exercise ‘Rim of the Pacific' (‘RIMPAC') between 29 June and 4...Full story -
Lockheed Martin delivers HELIOS to US Navy
Lockheed Martin delivered to the US Navy (USN) a 60+ kW-class High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS), the first tactical laser...Full story -
RoK Army sets up ‘Army Tiger Demonstration Brigade' to lead AI integration
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has disclosed details about plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned systems into Republic of Korea...Full story -
Boeing, Northrop Grumman join 3D printing push
Boeing and Northrop Grumman have signed up to participate in the Biden administration's Additive Manufacturing (AM) Forward initiative, which intends to strengthen US...Full story -
Serbian MoD develops armed version of Vrabac small UAV
A prototype armed version of the Vrabac (Sparrow) small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was unveiled during a display of domestic defence equipment held by the Serbian...Full story -
Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll starts post-life extension upkeep
The UK Royal Navy's (RN's) Type 23 Duke-class frigate HMS Argyll has started its post-life extension (LIFEX) overhaul at Babcock's Frigate Support Centre (FSC) in...Full story