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Despite the delay, graphics outlining the revised plan were showcased at DSA 2024, offered insights into the Royal Malaysian Navy's strategic vision for fleet modernisation.
MD Helicopters aims to bolster its footprint in the Indo-Pacific region, targeting countries like Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia for potential sales of its TH530 trainer and AH530 Light Attack Scout helicopters.
The broader use of algorithms to collect and analyse vessel data can better support navy chiefs and staff.
The Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur from 6–9 March will feature updates on Malaysia’s defence programmes, including the signing of Batch 2 Littoral Mission Ships and procurement plans for medium lift helicopters.
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14th May 2024
The war in Ukraine has not only seen Rheinmetall and its subsidiaries up the tempo to meet demand for ammunition but also support air defence and vehicle requirements.
14th May 2024
The 3SM Tyrfing supersonic strike missile will succeed the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) currently in use on Norwegian naval vessels from 2035, with Germany yet to announce its deployment plans.
13th May 2024
SAHA EXPO 2024 will bring together the technologies that shape the future with the world between 22-26 October 2024.
10th May 2024
Avon Protection’s General Service Respirator (GSR) is a twin-canister, single-visor mask which uses filtration technology to ensure protection while allowing communication.
9th May 2024
The agreement between Lockheed Martin and Maxar will establishes standardised pricing, licensing and requirements for several Maxar products, including Dynamic basemaps and Precision3D.
8th May 2024
The High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) is an air-to-surface anti-radiation missile designed to detect electronic transmissions coming from surface-to-air radar and then destroy it.
8th May 2024
Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod is an electro-optical targeting system housed in a single, lightweight pod. It provides automatic tracking, including a maritime mode, and laser target designation via real-time imagery presented on cockpit displays.
3rd May 2024
Brazil will replace its HM-3 Cougar and HM-2 Black Hawk helicopters with the second-hand UH-60s.
3rd May 2024
Fujian, China’s latest aircraft carrier, has embarked on its inaugural sea trials following delays to its construction but featuring technological advancements that have marked a leap in the maritime capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army Navy.
3rd May 2024
DARPA has been attempting to revolutionise military logistics with innovative manufacturing programmes like SURGE. Such programmes have been aimed at streamlining the qualification process and enhancing distributed production to ensure quick, adaptable supply of critical military parts using advanced technologies.
2nd May 2024
A former Israeli space head has recommended that the Israeli Air and Space Arm operate small satellites in swarms to provide the country’s armed forces with region-wide surveillance.
2nd May 2024
The Harpers Ferry class ship’s hull, internal fuel and ballast tanks, and engineering plant will receive preservation or restoration work over the next year.
2nd May 2024
The new image generator systems were set to allow aircrew to train with a high-fidelity augmented virtual-real cockpit.
2nd May 2024
The news Airbus H145M medium helicopters will replace the Royal Brunei Air Force’s BO105 fleet.
2nd May 2024
Moscow was blamed for perpetrating multiple gas attacks with a choking agent against Kyiv’s armed forces.
1st May 2024
The US State Department announced on 30 April that it had approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of a navy training programme.
1st May 2024
Billions of dollars and many tons of equipment have been sent to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia over the past two years with funds and material continuing to be committed as a frontline stalemate drags on.
1st May 2024
The new software was said to significantly reduce the time it takes for an F/A-18 to communicate with an MQ-25.
1st May 2024
The Portuguese Air Force’s leader has outlined the importance of embracing the F-35 to maintain the country's air capabilities despite the absence of a formal procurement plan for the latest Lockheed Martin fighter.