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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk

The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.

Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts

Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?

Naval Warfare

RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser

The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.

Air Warfare

Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production

The UK Ministry of Defence remains resolute that the Typhoon sits at the heart of the country’s air defence capabilities and is focused on the aircraft’s potential export orders, despite its continued focus on F-35 procurement.

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Military Logistics

Defence Services Asia: Australia acquires additional trucks

13th April 2014

An additional 122 6x6 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons and 122 matching trailers are being acquired under Australia’s Land 121 Phase 3A programme, known as Project Overlander. A …
Land Warfare

Defence Services Asia: Orsis planning upgraded T-5000 sniper system

13th April 2014

Russian small arms specialist Orsis is developing a more powerful variant of its T-5000 sniper rifle in collaboration with movie legend Steven Seagal, company officials …
Military Logistics

US Army moving to new Korean HQ

11th April 2014

US Army will relocate units 65km south of Seoul in the Republic of Korea (ROK) took following a ceremony at Camp Humphreys on 7 April. …
Land Warfare

Russia to increase military presence in Crimea by 2020

11th April 2014

The Russian MoD has met to decide on the level of military capability to be deployed in the Crimea region. A meeting was organised on …
Land Warfare

Defence Services Asia: Australia’s Hawkei undergoes further testing

11th April 2014

The developmental test and evaluation stage on the six Thales Hawkei prototype vehicles and trailer acquired under Australia’s Project Land 121 - dubbed Overlander - has …
Defence Helicopter

Defence Services Asia: Malaysia lacking immediate procurement projects

11th April 2014

Although the growth of Southeast Asian economies offer great opportunities to defence companies, no new major procurement programmes are expected for Malaysia in the short-term. …
Military Logistics

EDA: EART14 showing positive results

11th April 2014

The European Defence Agency (EDA) is reporting positive initial results from its European Air-to-Air Refuelling training (EART14) exercise at Eindhoven Air Base in the Netherlands. …
Land Warfare

Croatia receives MRAP vehicles from US government

11th April 2014

Thirty Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles donated by the US government to the Croatian armed forces have been received at their new home in Zagreb by …
Defence Helicopter

Malta opts for second AW139 helicopter

11th April 2014

AgustaWestland will supply a second AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter to the armed forces of Malta, following a decision by the Maltese government to exercise …
Defence Helicopter

SAS14: USN considers LCS future

10th April 2014

As the US Navy (USN) and industry await the findings of a task force study into the future of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), confidence …
Uncrewed Vehicles

SAS14: Textron urge development of multi-fuel UAV engines

10th April 2014

A senior Textron executive has called for increased efforts in UAV engine development in order to decrease the logistical burden and increase the safety of …
Defence Helicopter

SAS14: Doubts linger over navy’s MH-60 order

10th April 2014

Pentagon plans to cut the number of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) procured will not result in an immediate reduction in the planned number of MH-60 …
Military Logistics

Saab teams with Mxi Technologies for fleet management

10th April 2014

Saab and Mxi Technologies have teamed for the provision of a new military fleet management solution for the world’s armed forces. The companies announced the …
Military Logistics

First C-130J for Israeli Air Force arrives in-country

10th April 2014

The first C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for Israel has arrived at Nevatim Air Base in the country on 9 April. This is the first of …
Defence Helicopter

SAS14: Navy readies for APKWS

10th April 2014

The US Navy is furthering development of its new LAU-61G/A Digital Rocket Launcher (DRL), paving the way for full Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) …
Land Warfare

Defence Services Asia: Malaysian Army boss highlights developments

10th April 2014

General Datuk Raja Mohamed Affandi Bin Raja Mohamed Noor, Chief of the Malaysian Army, spoke to Shephard about how the service is overcoming the difficulties …
Land Warfare

Defence Services Asia: Ketua Tentera Darat Menekankan Pembangunan

10th April 2014

Isu kewangan Malaysia telah menyebabkan kekangan atas perbelanjaan pertahanan tetapi Panglima Tentera Darat Malaysia, Jeneral Datuk Raja Mohamed Affandi Bin Raja Mohamed Noor, walaupun mengakui …
Defence Helicopter

Defence Services Asia: OEMs anticipate Malaysian attack helicopter RfP

10th April 2014

Anticipation of a potential Malaysian attack helicopter tender remains high, with candidate platforms from Bell, Airbus Helicopters and Boeing to be showcased at the Defence …
Defence Helicopter

Defence Services Asia: Pelbagai OEM membuat jangkaan untuk RfP helicopter serangan Malaysia

10th April 2014

Jangkaan kekal tinggi terhadap potensi Malaysia untuk tender helicopter serangan, dengan pelbagai calon platform dari Bell, Airbus Helicopters dan Boeing bakal dipamerkan di expo Defence …