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Singapore announces 6.5% increase in 2022 defence budget
Singapore has announced a 2022 defence budget of SGD16.36 billion (USD12.16 billion), a nominal increase of SGD1 billion or 6.5% over the allocation in 2021.Full story -
IAI seeks to lean on technology gains to boost profile in Asia-Pacific
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) seeks to build on its investments in technologies to expand in the Asia-Pacific, a spokesperson for the company has told Janes.Full story -
Luftwaffe receives first Hercules
The Luftwaffe received the first of six Lockheed Martin KC/C-130J Hercules aircraft, with the arrival of aircraft 55 + 01 (tail number 5930) at the Évreux-Fauville Air...Full story -
Thailand to receive AH-6 helos
Thailand is to receive a number of Boeing AH-6 light attack and reconnaissance rotorcraft, with a USD103.8 million contract announced by the US Department of Defense...Full story -
CMV-22B passes IOC milestone as first CVN deployment completes
The US Navy's (USN's) CMV-22B Osprey carrier onboard delivery (COD) aircraft achieved initial operational capability (IOC) following completion of the type's first...Full story -
US extends government funding till mid-March
On 18 February, US President Joe Biden signed into law a continuing resolution (CR) that will fund the federal government, including the US Department of Defense, until...Full story -
Update: US Army notes new and renewed interest in MD 530 helos for allied nations
The US Army has received new and renewed interest from allied partner nations in the MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) MD 530 light attack rotorcraft, a service spokesperson...Full story -
Update: Bell urges UK to wait for ‘next-generation' 525 for NMH
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) should wait for the Bell 525 Relentless so as to field “a next-generation rotorcraft capability” for its New Medium Helicopter (NMH)...Full story -
Update: Singapore Airshow 2022: Elbit unveils Skylark 3 hybrid STUAS
Elbit Systems has unveiled a new variant of the Skylark 3 small tactical unmanned aerial system (STUAS) that is powered by a new hybrid propulsion system.Full story -
DART concerns prompt VDS search for FFG 62 Constellation class frigate
The US Navy (USN) and Fincantieri Marinette Marine say they are examining options for an alternative non-developmental variable depth sonar (VDS) for the new FFG-62...Full story -
New Saudi Air Warfare Centre completed
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) used its new Air Warfare Center at King Abdulaziz Air Base on the kingdom's Gulf coast to host Exercise ‘Spears of Victory 2022' that...Full story -
US Army re-examines Common Tactical Truck prototyping competition
The US Army still intends to purchase a new Common Tactical Truck (CTT) fleet, but it is re-examining the parameters for its prototyping competition, according to the...Full story -
France adopts a new seabed control strategy
The French Ministry of Defence (MoD) has unveiled a new strategy to control the seabed.Full story -
Allies continue to reinforce NATO's flanks
NATO allies announced the further reinforcement of NATO's flanks during a meeting of the alliance's defence ministers in Brussels on 16–17 February as Russia appeared to...Full story -
EU set to boost multination defence projects and defence-space links
Joint defence capability projects and multination procurements will be privileged in new ways to boost the European Union's (EU's) defence industrial base and arms...Full story -
Lockheed Martin details offer for Hellenic Navy corvette and frigate MLU programmes
Lockheed Martin has revealed more details of the ‘total package' solution proposed for the modernisation of the Hellenic Navy's (HN's) frigate fleet.Full story -
Hanwha Defense to supply Redback for South Korean IFV trials
Hanwha Defense is set to deliver its Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) to the Republic of Korea Army (RoKA) for trials.Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2022: PT Dirgantara to sweeten deal for Philippine patrol aircraft requirement
Indonesian state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara (PTDI) is sweetening its offer for the Philippine Air Force's (PAF's) requirement for two maritime patrol...Full story -
Singapore Airshow 2022: Leonardo optimistic on prospects for Malaysian maritime patrol aircraft contest
Leonardo has confirmed its participation in Malaysia's maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) contest and is confident that the company has submitted the best proposal for this...Full story -
Airbus defends defence in Europe's ESG debate
With environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria gaining prominence in Europe as a tool to evaluate companies, Airbus is trying to counter the perception that...Full story