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Pakistan's defence budget rises but inflation nullifies gains
Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar announced in the National Assembly on 9 June that the country's defence budget for 2023–24 will be PKR1.80 trillion (USD6.27...Full story -
Ukraine commissions Gurza-M riverine patrol craft Bucha
Ukraine has commissioned its eighth Gurza-M (Viper-M) missile-armed riverine patrol boat into service.Full story -
US GAO confirms concerns with US Navy Conventional Prompt Strike platform scheduling
Both US Navy (USN) vessel platforms lined up for the service's first Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) deployments face issues with scheduling and development, according...Full story -
Norway's defence chief recommends increasing RNoN submarine and frigate numbers
Norway's Chief of Defence General Eirik Kristoffersen has called for an increase in the Royal Norwegian Navy's (RNoN's) submarine and frigate force levels within wider...Full story -
MADEX 2023: KAI to integrate Archerfish onto Surion MCH
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and BAE Systems signed a contract agreement on 8 June to support delivery of the UK company's Archerfish Mine Neutralisation System...Full story -
British Army CTTP competition delayed
The competition for the Strategic Training Partner (STP) under the British Army's Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP) has been delayed, Janes learnt at...Full story -
New Zealand prepares Defence Policy Review
New Zealand is expecting to soon publish its Defence Policy Review (DPR), Minister of Defence Andrew Little told Janes. “I don't have a precise date for that...Full story -
India test-flies Agni Prime ballistic missile
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Strategic Forces Command (SFC) have conducted the flight test of a new-generation ballistic missile...Full story -
MADEX 2023: Hensoldt partners with LIG Nex1 to market persistent surveillance systems
Germany-headquartered Hensoldt has partnered with South Korea's LIG Nex1 to market a line of persistent surveillance systems to the region.Full story -
Canada's defence review draws many public comments
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND), which is reviewing its six-year-old defence policy, has received more than 1,500 public comments as part of the...Full story -
Azerbaijan signs for Spartan airlifter
Azerbaijan has agreed a deal with Leonardo for the procurement of the C-27J Spartan airlifter, the manufacturer announced on 8 June.Full story -
MADEX 2023: Hanwha Systems displays naval MUM-T concept
Hanwha Systems displayed its manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) solution for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) at the MADEX 2023 exhibition in Busan, which concluded on 9...Full story -
MADEX 2023: LIG Nex1's Sea Sword-5 piques interest as future command ship USV
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) is now considering LIG Nex1's Sea Sword-5 as one of the vehicles that will be operated from its future command ships for unmanned...Full story -
MADEX 2023: Hyundai displays latest CVX design iteration
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) displayed the latest iteration of its CVX aircraft carrier concept at the MADEX 2023 exhibition in Busan, which concludes on 9 June.Full story -
MADEX 2023: Hanwha Ocean XLUUV design breaks cover
Hanwha Ocean has unveiled the basic design of the extra-large unmanned underwater vehicle (XLUUV) it is developing for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN).Full story -
Joint sprain: USN, USMC navigate rough seas to implement new operational concepts
To lay the foundation for revamped US Marine Corps (USMC) expeditionary operations, USMC leadership has underscored the need to properly support dispersed forces with...Full story -
Delivery of first Wisla MRAD system to Polish Armed Forces completed
Delivery of the first battery of the Wisła medium-range air-defence (MRAD) system to the Polish Armed Forces has been completed, Polish Armaments Agency (AA)...Full story -
Chinese-Russian air forces conduct major joint patrol with fighters, bombers
Russian and Chinese strategic bombers concluded a major joint patrol with fighter aircraft over the Sea of Japan (East Sea), the East China Sea, and the Philippine Sea.Full story -
MADEX 2023: LIG Nex1 unveils Multi-Purpose Unmanned Helicopter
LIG Nex1 has displayed a model of its new Multi-Purpose Unmanned Helicopter (MPUH) at the MADEX 2023 exhibition in Busan.Full story -
Chinese hypersonic wind tunnel passes acceptance check
A new hypervelocity wind tunnel in China has passed its acceptance check.Full story