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China expands hangar at site linked to surveillance balloons
China has expanded a hangar at the site in Korla, Xinjiang, which is linked to several lighter-than-air military craft programmes including the high-altitude balloon...Full story -
US Army seeks new M-LIDS production, future capability support
The US Army has kicked off its search for new capability for one of its latest counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UASs), according to a recent solicitation from the...Full story -
Iran displays another new SHORAD system
A new short-range air defence (SHORAD) system called the Tondar was unveiled during an exercise held by the Iranian Air Defence Force on 13 January.Full story -
Sweden orders Leopard 2A8s, upgrades more Strv 122s
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and KNDS Deutschland announced on 9 January that they had signed contracts for 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks (MBTs)...Full story -
Update: Italy signs for follow-on Eurofighters
Italy has signed for up to 24 new Eurofighter Typhoons (designated F-2000 in national service) to replace early model aircraft that are due for retirement.Full story -
US Navy intends to integrate Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile onto air force F-15E/EXs
US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to integrate the Lockheed Martin AGM-158 Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) onto US Air Force (USAF) Boeing F-15Es and...Full story -
Ireland to receive HForce weapons system for new H145M helicopters
The Republic of Ireland is to receive the HForce weapons management system as part of a recently announced deal to acquire the Airbus Helicopters H145M light-medium...Full story -
UK Parliament Defence Committee says country's use of AI in defence underdeveloped, MoD must adapt rapidly
The UK's defence artificial intelligence (AI) sector is seen as “underdeveloped” and requiring “cultivation” by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the parliamentary House of...Full story -
US DoD awards first Apache contract for Poland
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded the first contract for Poland's Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian buy since the eastern European NATO country signed for the...Full story -
Myanmar inducts new aircraft to replace losses
The Myanmar government has said that it has inducted at least eight new aircraft during a commissioning ceremony in December 2024. The acquisitions are part of an effort...Full story -
CBO cites importance of maintenance in meeting US Navy fleet requirements
The US Navy (USN) will need to improve its ship maintenance performance if the service wants to meet its desired fleet size, according to a recent report from the US...Full story -
Indonesia sites Israeli-made UAVs in West Borneo
Indonesia has based its fleet of Israeli-made Aerostar tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Supadio Air Base in Pontianak, which is situated on the western...Full story -
MBDA completes acquisition of rocket motor maker Roxel
MBDA Systems has acquired the 50% share of European tactical propulsion maker Roxel owned by French defence firm Safran Group, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The...Full story -
Germany approves procurement of PULS MRLs
The Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) multiple rocket launcher (MRL) was among the 38 procurements approved by the budget committee of the Bundestag,...Full story -
Israel's Ministry of Defense creates AI and Autonomy Administration
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) has created an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomy Administration.Full story -
USSF tactical satcom prototype to begin system integration
Northrop Grumman is poised to begin platform integration of a prototype variant of its Protected Tactical Satellite Communications (Satcom) capability, as part of an...Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Kyiv orders more Gepard 35 mm anti-aircraft shells from Rheinmetall
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has ordered more Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) 35 mm shells from Rheinmetall, the German company announced in a press...Full story -
Australian Army to procure more Bushmasters to support long-range strike operations
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has signed a contract with Thales Australia to procure 40 additional Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles (PMVs) to the...Full story -
South Korea upgrades Night Intruder 300 UAV
South Korea has completed a project to upgrade the Republic of Korea (RoK) Armed Forces' Night Intruder 300 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), also known as RQ-101.Full story -
JEF activates UK-led operation to track Russian shadow fleet and threats to undersea infrastructure
The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled reaction system designed to track potential threats to critical undersea...Full story