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IFC 2022: Airbus reveals ‘heavy loyal wingman' concept for FCAS
Airbus has showcased a new modular concept for an armed ‘heavy loyal wingman' to be operated as part of the wider Future Combat Air System (FCAS).Full story -
IFC 2022: Luftwaffe reaffirms F-35A, Eurofighter EK procurement plan
The Luftwaffe has restated its earlier declared intent to satisfy its Tornado replacement requirement with Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter and...Full story -
Elettronica pitches Edge pod for Eurofighter EK requirement for Germany
Elettronica is to offer its Edge solution to the Luftwaffe for the new airborne electronic attack (AEA) capability Germany seeks to field on behalf of NATO from 2028.Full story -
BAE Systems awarded contract for Royal Navy Batch 2 Type 26 frigates
UK defence prime BAE Systems has been awarded a UK Ministry of Defence contract to build the second batch of Type 26 City-class frigates for the Royal Navy (RN).Full story -
New Zealand's creation of climate change damage fund indicates growing commitment to Pacific Island countries
Event: On 9 November, the New Zealand government announced that it would allocate NZD20 million (USD11.82 million) as part of a climate fund to help address climate change-related damage in developing countries Significance: Between 2000 and 2019, climate-vulnerable countries worldwide have lost approximately USD525 billion owing to changes in temperature and precipitation resulting from climate change Outlook: It is likely that the major beneficiaries of New Zealand's allocated climate funding will be the Pacific Island countriesFull story -
China displays transportable SLC-18 space surveillance radar
China unveiled a space surveillance radar that can also be used to track anti-ballistic missiles (ABMs), during the Airshow China 2022 exhibition held in Zhuhai from 8...Full story -
RAAF refuels South Korea fighter jet for first time
Weeks after signing a formal arrangement to co-operate on air-to-air refuelling, Australia and South Korea have conducted the first aerial refuel exercise involving...Full story -
Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability 2022: Production of Dutch CV90s with new turret to begin in December
Production of Dutch CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) with a new turret will begin in December, it was revealed at SAE Media Group's Future Armoured Vehicles...Full story -
New Zealand issues tender for utility vehicles
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a tender supporting the procurement of utility vehicles (UVs) as a part of the country's Protected Mobility...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Biden seeks USD37.7 billion more for Ukraine
The administration of US President Joe Biden asked Congress on 15 November to approve USD37.7 billion in additional Ukraine-related military, economic, and humanitarian...Full story -
Changing the guard: Concern over US withdrawal of F-15 jets from Okinawa
The withdrawal of two squadrons of US Air Force (USAF) Boeing F-15C fighter jets from Okinawa has prompted concerns of a decline in US force capability in the...Full story -
South Korea launches ‘Offset Promising List'
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has introduced lists of products and services that it wants to prioritise through the country's defence...Full story -
China unveils air-defence missile systems
China has unveiled various surface-to-air missile (SAM) weapon systems for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at the Airshow China 2022 exhibition held in Zhuhai from 8...Full story -
UK announces withdrawal from UN mission in Mali
The UK will withdraw its contingent from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) early, Minister of State for the Armed...Full story -
Indonesia approves USD3.9 billion in foreign loans for fighter aircraft programmes
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance (MoF) has granted approval for the country to obtain up to USD3.9 billion in foreign loans for three separate proposals that have been...Full story -
Six MH-60R multirole helicopters delivered to Indian Navy
The Indian Navy (IN) has received six Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare helicopters.Full story -
Firm intent: Lockheed Martin leans on local companies to boost Indian F-21 bid
Lockheed Martin is leveraging its manufacturing ecosystem in India to support its proposal to supply the Indian Air Force (IAF) with F-21 fighter jets as part of India's...Full story -
Rheinmetall to buy ammo maker Expal Systems
German defence contractor Rheinmetall Group has agreed to acquire Spain-based ammunition manufacturer Expal Systems to expand its production capacity and product...Full story -
First F-35 for Belgium enters assembly
The first Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft for Belgium has entered the Fort Worth assembly line in Texas, the Belgian Ministry of...Full story -
Airshow China 2022: Tsingaero Armament showcased strike-capable JZ-500 UAV
Chinese firm Tsingaero Armament showcased its JZ-500, a strike-capable rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), at the Airshow China 2022 exhibition in Zhuhai, which...Full story