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US, Australia complete Pillar 1 AUKUS submarine maintenance milestone
A team of US Navy (USN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) personnel marked a milestone for the Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) Pillar 1 security agreement...Full story -
Land Forces 2024: BAE Systems Australia showcases new ATLAS uncrewed combat vehicle
A new uncrewed ground combat vehicle designed as a battlefield companion to crewed armoured fighting and logistics vehicles was unveiled by BAE Systems Australia (BAES)...Full story -
Jordan exercises new rocket launchers
Jordan's new Norinco SR5 multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) were seen being fired for the first time during Exercise ‘Heavy Rain 3', which was announced on 9 September.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: Sweden to send Gripen spares as precursor to combat jets
Sweden has included spare parts for the Saab JAS 39 Gripen in a wider package of military aid for Ukraine as a precursor to a potential transfer of combat aircraft to...Full story -
Tunisia receives Grand Caravan EX aircraft
Tunisia has received four Textron 208 Grand Caravan EX aircraft to be used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions over North Africa.Full story -
Indian MoD awards contract to produce new Su-30MKI engines
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce 240 Saturn AL-31FP engines for the Indian Air Force's...Full story -
Australia's Currawong communications system attains full operational capability
Boeing Defence Australia's (BDA's) Currawong Battlespace Communications System (BCS) delivered to the Australian Army has achieved full operational capability (FOC).Full story -
US approves further sale of AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missiles to Netherlands
The United States has approved the sale of Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missiles to the Netherlands, announcing a potential USD691 million...Full story -
Iraq signs for H225M helicopters
Iraq has signed for 14 Airbus H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters, the country's Defense Minister Thabet Mohammad Saeed Al-Abbasi announced on 5 September.Full story -
Egypt signs for C-130J airlifters
Egypt has signed for two Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules airlifters, becoming the 23rd operator of the type.Full story -
Hungary receives first Millennium airlifter
Hungary has received the first of two Embraer KC/C-390 Millennium aircraft for Hungary, the Brazilian manufacturer announced on 5 September.Full story -
USAF F-35As conduct first roadway operations in Europe
The US Air Force (USAF) conducted the first roadway operations of its Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft in Europe on 4 September.Full story -
ShinMaywa looks to upgrade US-2 amphibious aircraft
Japan's ShinMaywa Industries has initiated a series of upgrades for its US-2 amphibious aircraft as it looks to extend its customer base beyond the Japan Self-Defense...Full story -
Chinese Y-9LG electronic warfare aircraft breaks cover
A new Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) special mission aircraft that appeared at a recently concluded Sino-Thai military exercise has been identified as the...Full story -
Update: First Airbus H160M prototype begins final assembly
Final assembly is under way ofthe first of three Airbus Helicopters H160M prototypes that will be used to develop the military version of the platform under the Light...Full story -
HAL, SAFHAL sign contract to develop engine for heavy lift helicopter
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced it has signed a contract to develop and produce a new powerplant for its Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH) programme.Full story -
Australia gauges MQ-28A potential through pilot training
The recent training of a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilot on the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat is part of the Australian government's efforts to understand the...Full story -
Joint Qatari-Turkish squadron revealed
The Qatari Ministry of Defense (MoD) revealed on 27 August that it has established a joint squadron with the Turkish Air Force (THK).Full story -
Turkish Navy commissions first Reis-class submarine
The first of six new Type 214TN Reis-class air independent propulsion (AIP)-equipped diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) under construction for the Turkish Navy has...Full story -
US Navy's new EW jammer variant goes operational in Middle East
The new variant of the US Navy's AN/ALQ-249(V)1 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) electronic warfare (EW) pod is now operational, fielded aboard US fighter jets...Full story