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Multi-purpose mission: European NATO members search for improved maritime patrol capability
Contemporary maritime patrol aircraft (MPAs) reflect a broader trend among maritime military forces – creating platforms that are more multi-purpose in nature.Full story -
Australian MC-55A Peregrines undergoing flight-testing
Australia's Gulfstream G550 electronic warfare (EW) aircraft have started initial flight-testing. The first of four ordered aircraft should be delivered by late 2023.Full story -
South Korea plans to procure additional PAC-3 air-defence systems
South Korea has announced plans to procure additional Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptor missiles and a new naval mine-countermeasures helicopter (MCH).Full story -
Cellula, TAS partner to develop XLUUV for RAN
Canadian company Cellula Robotics, which focuses on developing subsea robotic systems, has been partnering with Australia's Trusted Autonomous Systems (TAS) to build a...Full story -
On approach: UK progresses Protector programme
In the third quarter of 2023, the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) will take delivery from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) its first production-model...Full story -
First Spanish S-80 Plus submarine starts sea trials
The first of the Spanish Navy's new class of S-80 Plus diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) has started initial sea trials.Full story -
Iran unveils cruise missiles in underground UAV base
Two previously unseen types of air-breathing missile were displayed during an event intended to showcase Iran's unmanned aircraft capabilities on 28 May.Full story -
Pentagon eyes mobile MIMO networking capability
Information and network technology specialists at the US Department of Defense (DoD) are poised to evaluate potential solutions to meet multi-input, multi-output (MIMO)...Full story -
Redback completes RoK Army trials to support exports
The Republic of Korea (RoK) Army has completed trials of Hanwha Defense's Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) in support of a potential procurement of the platform...Full story -
Airbus launches Spike ER2 integration for H145M helo
Airbus Helicopters has test-fired the Rafael Spike Extended Range (ER) 2 air-to-surface missile from the H145M rotorcraft as part of the company's wider effort to expand...Full story -
India to install Phase 2 of coastal radar network by 2023
Phase 2 of India's Coastal Surveillance System (CSS) is likely to be operational in 2023.Full story -
Romania moves towards full domestic production of Piranha V
Romanian industry will soon attain the capability for full domestic production of the Piranha V 8×8 wheeled platform, according to Marinica Mirzu, managing director of...Full story -
Romania considers options for SHORAD and VSHORAD
Romania is preparing to open a tender for the acquisition of short-range air-defence (SHORAD) and very short-range air-defence (VSHORAD) systems, under a programme that...Full story -
Norway receives final Poseidon MMA
Boeing has delivered the fifth and final P-8A Poseidon maritime multimission aircraft (MMA) for Norway, the company announced on 27 May.Full story -
NATO exercise tests operations in North Atlantic and close to Russian border
This week, NATO forces will be participating in the Estonian-led exercise ‘Siil' (‘Hedgehog'), marking the first time NATO forces will conduct such operations in waters...Full story -
Update: UK Sky Sabre operational in Poland
A British Army Sky Sabre air-defence system has reached its initial operating capability in Poland as part of a buildup of forces to defend the NATO ally from air and...Full story -
Update: FMV contracts for new surface ship torpedo tubes
Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has contracted Saab Dynamics to supply new 400 mm diameter torpedo launcher systems for Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) surface...Full story -
Dearsan USV Salvo conducts first live-firing trial
The new Salvo armed unmanned surface vessel (AUSV) under development by Turkish shipbuilder Dearsan has successfully conducted its first life-firing trial, the...Full story -
Update: Swedish corvette HMS Gävle completes mid-life upgrade
The first of two remaining Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) Gävle (ex-Göteborg)-class corvettes, HMS Gävle (K22), has been returned to service following the completion of its...Full story -
Nigeria's new LST NNS Kada arrives home
The Nigerian Navy's (NN's) new landing ship tank (LST), NNS Kada (LST 1314), arrived at its new home port in Apapa, Lagos on 27 May.Full story