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Hammer and shield: Russia's modernised radar and early warning systems
The large-scale movement of Russian forces into positions near its border with Ukraine and into Belarus' territory included the Russian Armed Forces' latest air- and...Full story -
Conflict in Ukraine highlights risks of Asian countries' continuing reliance on Russia
Countries across the Asia-Pacific region are bracing themselves for shortages of defence supplies and equipment following the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Full story -
China deploys aircraft in Taiwan's ADIZ but no increase in activity following start of Ukraine conflict
China has continued military aircraft deployments in Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ), the Ministry of National Defense (MND) has said, and Russia's...Full story -
UK MoD equipment plan reveals delays to UK Complex Weapons programmes
The UK Ministry of Defence's (MoD's) latest equipment plan has revealed a series of in-service date slippages affecting key UK air-launched weapons programmes, including...Full story -
IARPA, BAE Systems developing security software for ‘smart radio' concept
US Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), in conjunction with BAE Systems, is developing prototype security software that will identify and mitigate...Full story -
Dutch military orders Smart Shooter's Smash system to counter UAVs
The Dutch military has ordered the Smart Shooter Smash AD (anti-drone) fire-control system for small arms after testing it over the past year, the Israeli company...Full story -
Washington deploying 7,000 troops to Germany as Russia invades Ukraine
Thousands of US military personnel will deploy to Germany in the coming days in response to Russia's multipronged attack on Ukraine, US President Joe Biden announced on...Full story -
Update: CMV-22B passes IOC milestone as first CVN deployment completes
The US Navy's (USN's) Bell Boeing CMV-22B Osprey carrier onboard delivery (COD) aircraft achieved initial operating capability (IOC) following completion of the type's...Full story -
Update: UK confirms intent to acquire additional A400M airlifters
The United Kingdom has firmed up its intent to acquire additional Airbus A400M Atlas airlifters, with the procurement featuring in the latest Defence Equipment Plan...Full story -
NATO shores up enhanced air policing mission
NATO members are to immediately increase the number of aircraft committed to the alliance's enhanced Air Policing (eAP) mission following Russia's further invasion of...Full story -
US 5th Fleet swapping patrol boats for unmanned vessels
The US Navy's (USN's) Bahrain-based 5th Fleet held a decommissioning ceremony on 23 February for USS Firebolt, the first of five Cyclone-class patrol vessels it is...Full story -
South Africa releases defence budget
The South African defence budget for 2022/23 has marginally increased from the previous year's adjusted allocation of ZAR48.79 billion (USD3.3 billion) to ZAR49.09...Full story -
Turkey, Pakistan to jointly develop fifth-generation fighter aircraft
Turkey and Pakistan have joined forces in the development and production of a new fifth-generation fighter aircraft.Full story -
Russia launches multipronged attack on Ukraine
The Russian military launched a multipronged invasion of Ukraine in the early hours of 24 February, with ground forces entering not only the restive Donetsk and Luhansk...Full story -
US Army weighing on-the-move communications capabilities for its armoured formations
US Army officials envision a future where soldiers inside armoured formations do not depend on large, vulnerable command posts to effectively communicate. To get there,...Full story -
Ukraine calls on Turkey to close its airspace and Black Sea access to Russian vessels
Ukraine has made an official request to Turkey to close its airspace and Black Sea access to Russian Navy vessels as Moscow launched its military attack on the Eastern...Full story -
Nations sign Eurodrone contract
The partner nations have formally launched the Eurodrone project, with the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) signing the development contract on their...Full story -
UMEX 2022: EDGE unveils new unmanned ground vehicle
EDGE – a UAE-based advanced technology group, which develops capabilities for defence – unveiled its new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) Scorpio-B on 21 February at the...Full story -
South Korea tests indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has confirmed to Janes that it has test-launched the country's indigenously developed long-range...Full story -
The Ukraine Crisis – A Failure of Deterrence or Just the Kick the West Needed?
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