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23 August 2023

Poland receives first Chunmoo MRL

Poland's first K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher (MRL) mounted on a Jelcz launch vehicle was del...

22 August 2023

China claims joint air-sea combat operation around Taiwan

China said it launched a joint air and sea combat readiness operation around Taiwan on 19 August in ...

Air news

23 August 2023

New ballistic missile types delivered to IRGC

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) officially received what appeared to be its first Khorr...

24 August 2023

Leonardo eyes new sales for AW159 helicopter

Leonardo Helicopters' UK business is confident of securing additional international orders for its A...

22 August 2023

Indonesia signs MOU with Boeing for F-15EX

The Indonesian government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Boeing for the acquisi...

C4ISR news

24 August 2023

US approves F-16 IRST sale to Taiwan

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of F-16 infrared search...

18 August 2023

US Army takes lead on Guam missile defence integration

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) transitioned its power to the US Army in June 2023 on the integrate...

16 August 2023

US Army eyes MPE push into Indo-Pacific

Officials with the US Army's cloud computing directorate are developing a series of technology initi...

Industry news

24 August 2023

PTDI signs HOA with Sikorsky for Black Hawks

Indonesia has signed a heads of agreement (HOA) for the procurement of 24 Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky S...

24 August 2023

Eaton ramps up FLRAA role

Eaton Corporation's US-based Aerospace business, which is part of the Bell Textron-led industry team...

23 August 2023

Australia orders Spike LR II ATGMs for Boxer CRVs

The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has signed a contract with Rafael Australia to procure an...

Land news

23 August 2023

Further delays to Canadian LAV recce vehicle as first units delivered

Upgraded Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) 6.0 Reconnaissance vehicles are being delivered to the Canadia...

22 August 2023

Rheinmetall opens Lynx IFV factory in Hungary

Rheinmetall officially opened its new factory in Zalaegerszeg on 18 August, which will produce the K...

17 August 2023

Polish MND announces additional vehicle contracts

Three months before Poland's parliamentary elections, Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak...

Sea news

23 August 2023

Philippines completes South China Sea resupply mission amid ‘blockade'

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has completed a mission to resupply its garrison on a Sout...

21 August 2023

OCEA despatches two more FPB 98 MKIs for Ukraine

French shipbuilder OCEA has despatched a second batch of two FPB 98 MKI patrol boats destined for th...

18 August 2023

Keel laid for second Ada-class corvette for Ukrainian Navy

A keel-laying ceremony for the second MilGem (Ada)-class corvette under construction for Ukraine was...

Security news

17 August 2023

Australia strengthens military fuel supplies

The Australian government has moved to strengthen fuel supplies to the Australian Defence Force (ADF...

16 August 2023

Ukraine conflict: Sweden to donate military equipment to Ukraine

The Swedish government is preparing a SEK3.4 billion (USD313.4 million) military aid package for Ukr...

04 August 2023

New Zealand launches new policies to respond to growing Pacific challenges

The New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a National Security Strategy (NSS) alongside ...

Weapons news

22 August 2023

Netherlands acquires C-UASs from Elbit Systems

The Netherlands has acquired new counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UASs) from Elbit Systems for G...

21 August 2023

US approves Arrow sale to Germany

The US government has approved the sale of the Arrow Weapon System (AWS) to Germany, the Israel Mini...

21 August 2023

Australia to equip Hobart-class destroyers with Tomahawk cruise missiles

The Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) fleet of Hobart-class air warfare destroyers will be equipped wi...
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