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04 March 2021

NATO and EU must co-operate on military mobility ‘at highest levels', report says

NATO and the EU should now engage “at the highest levels” to push forward military mobility (MM) in ...

26 February 2021

Pentagon defends airstrikes inside Syria against ‘Iranian-backed militia'

The Biden administration defended its legal authority for using two F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft to a...

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05 March 2021

US may field new fighter by FY 2029

The United States may field a new fighter aircraft type by fiscal year (FY) 2029, according to a rel...

03 March 2021

Taiwan's T-5 advanced jet trainer to begin operational testing

Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) announced on 2 March that its T-5 Yung ...

03 March 2021

KAI and IAI sign deal to offer loitering munitions, MUM-T systems to RoK military

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced on 3 March that the...

C4ISR news

05 March 2021

PLA enhancing ISTAR capabilities of border defence troops in Tibet

Chinese state-owned media revealed on 5 March that the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA’s) Tibet Mili...

26 February 2021

Japan receives additional King Air ISR aircraft

Textron Aviation has delivered a Beechcraft King Air 350i special mission aircraft to Japcon Incorpo...

01 March 2021

OSCE identifies Russian 51U6 Kasta 2E1 radar in Ukraine

The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) reported on 17 February that it had ...

Industry news

05 March 2021

Oman launches offset project with University of Arizona

The Omani government has signed an agreement with the University of Arizona’s Eller Executive Educat...

05 March 2021

US may field new fighter by FY 2029

The United States may field a new fighter aircraft type by fiscal year (FY) 2029, according to a rel...

05 March 2021

China announces 6.8% increase in 2021 defence budget

China’s defence budget in 2021 will increase by 6.8% to CNY1.355 trillion (USD209.4 billion), accord...

Land news

05 March 2021

US may field new fighter by FY 2029

The United States may field a new fighter aircraft type by fiscal year (FY) 2029, according to a rel...

05 March 2021

Oman launches offset project with University of Arizona

The Omani government has signed an agreement with the University of Arizona’s Eller Executive Educat...

05 March 2021

UK MoD extends future air-defence contract with Thales

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded Thales an extension to the Future Air Defence Availabil...

Sea news

05 March 2021

RMN commissions second Keris-class Littoral Mission Ship

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has commissioned the second of four Keris-class Littoral Mission Ship...

04 March 2021

Japan commissions third Hibiki-class ocean surveillance ship

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned its third Hibiki-class ocean surveillance...

04 March 2021

Australia and Naval Group agree on Future Submarine progress funding and local industry content

Tense negotiations between Canberra and French shipbuilder Naval Group over future costs and the per...

Security news

05 March 2021

Oman launches offset project with University of Arizona

The Omani government has signed an agreement with the University of Arizona’s Eller Executive Educat...

23 February 2021

Biden likely to seek more nuanced approach to US-Mexican border security

The administration of US President Joe Biden has inherited a slew of national security priorities re...

23 February 2021

Afghanistan sees rise in civilian casualties following start of peace talks, says UN

The number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan dropped by 15% in 2020 compared to the previous yea...

Weapons news

05 March 2021

US may field new fighter by FY 2029

The United States may field a new fighter aircraft type by fiscal year (FY) 2029, according to a rel...

04 March 2021

Boxer awaits firing trials with John Cockerill Defense C3105 turret

A Belgian John Cockerill Defense C3105 two-person 105 mm turret has been integrated onto a rear miss...

03 March 2021

US gifts North Macedonia Colt M4 rifles

The Army of the Republic of North Macedonia (ARSM) received a US donation of 1,269 Colt M4 5.56×45 m...
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