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Anduril's Luckey seeks to break the Pentagon's cost-plus contracting model
The founder of United States defence startup Anduril wants to force Pentagon acquisition to become a realm of more private investment in products, with taxpayers bearing...Full story -
Philippine Army commissions two R44 Raven lightweight training helicopters
The Philippine Army (PA) announced on 6 October that it has inducted into service two recently donated Robinson R44 Raven light training helicopters.Full story -
Singapore begins sea acceptance test of coastal defence unmanned surface vessels
Singapore has begun sea acceptance tests of coastal defence unmanned surface vessels (USVs), which will eventually be deployed to undertake maritime patrol duties along...Full story -
Beijing North Vehicle Group Corporation unveils lightweight tracked AFV
The Beijing North Vehicle Group Corporation, a subsidiary of the China North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco), has released video footage showing a new lightweight...Full story -
Competing teams continue to pursue German CH-53 replacement after tender cancellation
The two teams competing for the Luftwaffe’s future Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (Heavy Transport Helicopter, STH) requirement still plan to offer their helicopters...Full story -
Taiwan outlines defence development plans
Taiwan’s government is committed to “steadily” increasing its defence budget to enhance the island’s security as well as spur indigenous defence industrial development...Full story -
AeroVironment unveils Switchblade 600 loitering missile system
AeroVironment Inc. has disclosed development of a new category of medium-sized, man-portable loitering missile system designed to deliver tactical reconnaissance,...Full story -
AEVEX Aerospace buys two US firms to enhance ISR offerings
AEVEX Aerospace, a US-based provider of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), has announced its acquisition of aircraft modification firm IKHANA...Full story -
Malaysia issues tender notice for maritime patrol aircraft, UAS
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has issued a tender notice seeking two maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).Full story -
Australian Army begins training with Boxer armoured vehicles
The Australian Army has begun training on the new Rheinmetall Defence Boxer 8×8 armoured vehicles being delivered under the Land 400 Phase 2 programme.Full story -
Tokyo plans to develop new vehicle-borne SAM system from FY 2021
Tokyo plans to develop a new vehicle-mounted surface-to-air missile (SAM) system from fiscal year (FY) 2021 for use by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and the...Full story -
Pentagon seeks to move quickly on EMSO strategy implementation
The US Department of Defense hopes to move quickly on an implementation plan for the Pentagon’s soon-to-be released strategy for electromagnetic spectrum operations...Full story -
Terror Attacks Double in Myanmar, says Janes
Oct 5, 2020, 10:21 by User Not FoundJanes Terrorism and Insurgency Centre (JTIC) recorded 246 attacks by non-state armed groups (NSAGs) in Myanmar in 2019, up 98.4% from 124 attacks in 2018.Full story -
Boeing Australia confirms Loyal Wingman production centre
Boeing Australia has announced that Queensland, Australia, will be the manufacturing hub for the Loyal Wingman unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) it is developing in...Full story -
India lines up public-private partnership for AMCA fighter project
India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has confirmed a plan to develop and build India’s proposed next-generation fighter aircraft – the Advance Medium...Full story -
Indonesian Navy chief downplays request to revive ageing vessels
The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) chief, Admiral Yudo Margono, has written to the country’s defence minister to explain why it...Full story -
Draken buys Cobham aviation services business
US-based aviation training provider Draken International has acquired Cobham Group’s Aviation Services UK business, according to Cobham.Full story -
Canada seeks mobile phone detection system for search and rescue aircraft
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) seeks a mobile phone detection system for its search and rescue (SAR) rotary- and fixed-wing platforms that will allow the CAF to locate...Full story -
France plans 4.5% defence budget increase for 2021
The French Armed Forces Ministry presented a EUR49.7 billion (USD58.3 billion) draft 2021 defence budget to parliament on 28 September. The budget request would increase...Full story -
Pentagon's Lord blames KC-46A's fixed-price contract structure for further programme issues
The Pentagon’s top acquisition executive blames the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker’s fixed-price contract structure for the programme’s ongoing issues.Full story