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Rheinmetall introduces Skyranger 30 with high-energy laser
Rheinmetall announced in a press release on 4 February that it has introduced a Skyranger 30 system with a high-energy laser (HEL). Skyranger 30 HEL autonomously...Full story -
Egyptian Navy to get K9 howitzers
The Egyptian Navy will receive 155 mm K9 tracked self-propelled howitzers in addition to its ground forces, manufacturer Hanwha Defense announced on 7 February.Full story -
Janes Analysis: Ukraine Conflict
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Greece progresses F-35 procurement plans
Greece's plans to acquire the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) are set to take a step forward, with a team from the programme office...Full story -
HSW presents Baobab-K scatterable mine-laying system prototype
Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) presented the final prototype of the Baobab-K truck-mounted scatterable mine-laying system in a video on 1 February. The video shows the...Full story -
Mitsubishi partners on Australian satcom programme
Australian telecommunications company Optus has announced that it is partnering with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Melco) in bidding to supply defence satellite...Full story -
India's BDL wins Konkurs ATGW deal with Indian Army
India's Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) announced that it has signed a contract to manufacture the Konkurs-M anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) system for the Indian Army.Full story -
India seeks SWIFT aerial target for navy, army
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a request for information for the prospective procurement of an indigenously developed, remotely piloted aerial target...Full story -
Anduril Industries buys unmanned submarine maker Dive Technologies
US defence technology business Anduril Industries has extended its unmanned capabilities to the undersea domain by acquiring unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) provider...Full story -
Fairbanks Morse Defense eyes more acquisitions
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), which has purchased a host of companies during the past 13 months, is still in the acquisition market, according to the US naval...Full story -
Israel, Bahrain sign defence collaboration MoU
Israel and Bahrain have signed a defence collaboration memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a visit by Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz to the Gulf kingdom on 3...Full story -
Jordan approved for further F-16 purchase
The United States has approved the sale of further 16 Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft to Jordan, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)...Full story -
New CEO to prepare Sparton to end sonobuoy joint venture
At US naval electronic systems producer Sparton Corporation, a priority for its new chief executive officer (CEO) is preparing the company for a shift in how it supplies...Full story -
Boeing rolls out first Poseidon MMA for South Korea
Boeing presented the first of sixP-8A Poseidon multimission maritime aircraft (MMA) for South Korea on 3 February.Full story -
UK to explore Data Merging for Alternative Navigation
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) plans to run an industry competition for the maturation and demonstration of Data Merging techniques supporting Alternative Navigation...Full story -
Update: British Army opens helicopter flying to all ranks
The British Army has opened up helicopter flying to all ranks, announcing on 1 February that privates can now become pilots.Full story -
French DGA orders additional laser designators from Cilas
The Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) announced on its website on 3 February that it had ordered 25 additional DHY 208 short-range laser designators from Cilas in...Full story -
Vestdavit receives contract to supply davits for Finnish Squadron 2020 corvettes
Norwegian company Vestdavit has been awarded a contract to supply the davits that will equip the four new Pohjanmaa-class corvettes being procured for the Finnish Navy...Full story -
South African Navy falls short on sea hours target due to funding constraints
The South African Navy (SAN) is struggling to meet its operational commitments due to chronic underfunding, according to a recently published parliamentary portfolio...Full story -
Russia continues military build-up on Ukrainian border
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