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Elbit to provide 'swarming drone‘ capability for British Army
Elbit Systems is to provide the British Army with a ‘swarming drone' capability under the service's Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) project.Full story -
DSA 2022: Hyundai outlines bids for Malaysian programmes
South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) outlined its proposals to meet Malaysian requirements for a multi-role support ship (MRSS) and additional littoral mission...Full story -
DSA 2022: Malaysia showcases indigenous ‘Kawbra' UGV
Malaysia's Science and Technology Research Institute for Defence (STRIDE) has unveiled a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) it is developing for the Malaysian Armed...Full story -
Successful flight test of upgraded ASMPA missile paves way for refurbishment
France has approved the mid-life refurbishment of its Air-Sol Moyenne Portée Amélioré (ASMPA) air-launched nuclear missile inventory after a successful second...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Procurement of Russian aircraft at risk in South and Southeast Asia
South Asian and Southeast Asian countries are regarded by Moscow as key defence markets for its military aircraft, with Russian Mil military helicopters and Sukhoi...Full story -
South Korea says F-35A fleet operational
South Korea said that 40 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning IIs ordered by the country are in service.Full story -
DIMDEX 2022: Ares Shipyard advances negotiations for ULAQ USV orders
Turkey's Ares Shipyard is close to finalising at least two contracts for the Ulaq unmanned surface vessel (USV) in 2022, the company's chief executive officer Utku Alanc...Full story -
JMSDF anti-air training vessel sustains minor damages in tidal current accident
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's (JMSDF's) sole Kurobe-class anti-air training vessel has been slightly damaged after it struck a navigation marker while...Full story -
Hub change: US reforms its Asian alliance system
For 75 years after the end of the Second World War, the US maintained an alliance system in Asia focused on a handful of key bilateral relationships and mutual defence...Full story -
Saab wins live-training contract in Kenya
Saab has been awarded a contract to supply a Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES) capability to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: Lawmakers request details on inflation impact
Two key members of the US Congress want the Pentagon to explain how a recent surge in inflation will affect the buying power of the US Department of Defense (DoD).Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: Biden administration seeks to continue landmine development
The Biden administration wants to buy and continue developing new landmines in 2023 despite the lingering interagency review into Washington's policy on the...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: Army banking on IVAS, cuts night vision programmes
US Army leadership does not want to buy additional Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B) in 2023 but does plan to acquire Microsoft's militarised HoloLens 2...Full story -
DIMDEX 2022: Atmaca to be modified for launch from submarines and VLS
Turkish missile manufacturer Roketsan intends to enhance the versatility of the Atmaca anti-ship missile in the future with submarine and vertical launch system (VLS)...Full story -
Bahrain requests upgrades for its M270 MLRS
Bahrain's M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) is set to get a new lease of life under a proposed foreign military sale (FMS), the US Defense Security Cooperation...Full story -
Pentagon budget 2023: Army moves forward with Infantry Squad Vehicle buy, postpones production decision
The US Army plans to continue buying its new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) in 2023 but will delay a full-rate production decision until later in 2022 – a move the service...Full story -
DIMDEX 2022: MBDA's Marte ER achieves full-scale production
The Marte Extended Range (ER) anti-ship missile is in full-scale production, an MBDA spokesperson told Janes at the DIMDEX exhibition, held in Doha, Qatar, in late...Full story -
India commissions new maritime reconnaissance squadron
The Indian Navy commissioned a new long-range maritime reconnaissance squadron to bolster security on the country's west coast.Full story -
DSA 2022: Damen updates Sigma 9113 design for Malaysian LMS requirement
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has disclosed an ‘improved' design of its Sigma 9113 corvette/light frigate for Malaysia's programme to procure additional littoral mission ships...Full story -
Leonardo's 127/64 LW gun selected for German Navy Type 126 frigate programme
Leonardo has been awarded a contract by Damen to supply its OTO 127/64 LightWeight (LW) Vulcano medium-calibre naval gun for the German Navy's new Type 126 frigates.Full story