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ADEX 2021: LIG Nex1 unveils heavy-lift UAV development
South Korean defence prime LIG Nex1 is showcasing its new heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) concept at the 2021 edition of Seoul International Aerospace & Defense...Full story -
USAF launches E-3 replacement effort, notes E-7 intent
The US Air Force (USAF) has launched an effort to replace its ageing fleet of Boeing E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, with the intent of...Full story -
US Navy Naval Information Warfare Systems commander notes need for software development cultural shift
The US Navy (USN) shift towards the development, security, and operations (DevSecOps) mindset of updating software used in the commercial world will require a “cultural...Full story -
South Korea developing space weather forecast and warning system for military applications
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on 19 October that the country is developing a new space weather forecast and warning system to...Full story -
Radiation detection firm Mirion Technologies to go public
US-based Mirion Technologies, which makes radiation detection and measurement equipment for several sectors, including defence, plans to become a publicly traded company...Full story -
DAPA boosts financial support for local firms
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has outlined plans to enhance support for local defence firms hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.Full story -
CENTCOM stepping up C-UAS effort
US Central Command (CENTCOM) is improving its counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) effort with a “rapidly evolving set of tools and training”, it said on 18 October.Full story -
ADEX 2021: KAI unveils concept model for electrically powered basic trainer
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) displayed a concept model of a new electrically powered basic training aircraft that the company aims to develop to meet a future...Full story -
ADEX 2021: KAI reveals more details about FA-50 upgrade plans
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has revealed more details about the planned upgrade of its FA-50 Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft, 60 examples of which are...Full story -
North Korea test-launches at least one possible SLBM
North Korea test-launched what appeared to be at least one submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) into the East Sea (also Sea of Japan) on 19 October, marking the...Full story -
US Naval Surface Forces commander looks to expand condition-based maintenance
Having required the inclusion of condition-based maintenance plus (CBM+) in the development of the US Navy (USN) Constellation-class guided-missile frigate (FFG 62), the...Full story -
ADEX 2021: LIG Nex1 showcases elements of new VSHORAD and C-RAM system
South Korean company LIG Nex1 has displayed scale models of a number of battery components related to the LIG Artillery Missile Defense (LAMD) very short-range...Full story -
Japan spots Chinese and Russian warships sailing through the Tsugaru Strait for the first time
Chinese and Russian warships have been spotted for the first time sailing through international waters at the Tsugaru Strait located between Japan's main islands of...Full story -
ADEX 2021: KAI and Hyundai Heavy Industries sign MOU on CVX co-operation
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to co-operate in the development of a light aircraft...Full story -
ADEX 2021: KAI pitches unmanned Light Armed Helicopter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has revealed its concept for an unmanned version of the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) it is developed for the Republic of Korea Army...Full story -
Lithuania increases defence spending
The Lithuanian government presented a draft state budget for 2022, increasing national defence spending to EUR1.176 billion (USD1.367 billion), the Ministry of National...Full story -
Uganda unveils new armoured vehicle
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have a new type of infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) called the Chui, Lieutenant General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, commander of its...Full story -
ADEX 2021: KAI working on MUM-T capability for its armed helicopters
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has confirmed that it is working on providing its newest armed helicopters with a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) capability.Full story -
ADEX 2021: KAI reveals FA-50 ‘loyal wingman' concept for KF-21
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has revealed its concept for an unmanned version of the company's FA-50 Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft that could serve as a...Full story -
Pentagon outlines AUKUS feasibility requirements
The Pentagon has outlined some of the focus areas and expectations of the feasibility phase that will support the AUKUS partnership to build nuclear-powered submarines...Full story