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Air Warfare

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

Land Warfare

UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward

The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.

Naval Warfare

South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs

HHI and Hanwha Ocean outline highly autonomous and unmanned-enabled designs as the ROKN explores force structure for the 2030s and beyond.

Defence Notes

Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide

The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.

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Digital Battlespace

Defence leaders turn to industry for data solutions

24th January 2018

Collecting, processing and exploiting geospatial intelligence data effectively and efficiently remains a central issue for military and intelligence agencies. Government, military and industry representatives speaking …
Special Operations

SHOT Show 2018: Barrett highlights precision design flexibility

24th January 2018

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing is highlighting its Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) precision weapon at SHOT Show 2018. According to company president Chris Barrett, MRAD is ‘a …
Digital Battlespace

USAF makes contract with new SBIRS satellite

24th January 2018

The US Air Force’s 460th Space Wing has made contact with the fourth Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite, Lockheed Martin …
Defence Helicopter

USMC eyes up Super Cobra suitors

24th January 2018

The USMC is set to offload a surplus of Bell Helicopter AH-1W Super Cobras to FMS customers. Details of the development were recently disclosed by …
Land Warfare

Germany, Turkey to discuss Ankara's offensive in Syria

24th January 2018

Germany and Turkey planned to discuss on 24 January Ankara’s cross-border offensive against a Kurdish militia in Syria, amid controversy over German-built tanks being deployed …
Land Warfare

SHOT Show 2018: IWI readies for Tavor 7 introduction

24th January 2018

Israel Weapon Industries is expected to offer its new 7.62mm bullpup-configured Tavor 7 to potential customers by early spring, officials have confirmed. Keeping in line …
Defence Notes

Mattis gets bizarre Indonesian send off

24th January 2018

A soldier tore apart a snake with his teeth and his comrades headbutted flaming stacks of bricks as Indonesia's special forces treated visiting US defence …
Military Logistics

BAE to upgrade additional MK 45 guns

24th January 2018

BAE Systems has received a $46.8 million contract option to upgrade four additional Mk 45 naval guns for the US Navy, the company announced on …
Digital Battlespace

Harris to support F-16 EW systems

24th January 2018

Harris has been contracted by the US Air Force to provide engineering support services for the electronic warfare (EW) systems onboard the international variant of …
Defence Helicopter

Orbital ATK details flares contract modification

24th January 2018

Orbital ATK has received a contract modification from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to supply illuminating flares for the Hydra-70 rocket, the company announced …
Defence Helicopter

USCG seeks to extend H-60 Jayhawk life

24th January 2018

US Coast Guard officials are weighing up industry feedback on ways to once again extend the life of its ageing fleet of H-60 Jayhawks and …
Land Warfare

BAE Systems unveils new CV90 variant for Czech Army

24th January 2018

BAE Systems has launched a new variant of its IFV family, the CV90 MkIV, which will be offered to the Czech Army as part of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Skeldar V-200 selected for OCEAN2020

24th January 2018

UMS Skeldar has received a contract to provide unmanned surveillance capabilities using the Skeldar V-200 UAS as part of the OCEAN2020 programme, the company announced …
Defence Helicopter

ADECS 2018: RSAF seeks CH-47 simulator (video)

24th January 2018

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is in need of a CH-47F Chinook simulator to help train its pilots. The RSAF currently operates six …
Naval Warfare

FAB orders additional C295s

24th January 2018

The the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has placed an order with Airbus Defence and Space for three Airbus C295 maritime search and rescue (SAR) aircraft, …
Land Warfare

Nioa to supply towed howitzer ammo

24th January 2018

Nioa has received a $100 million contract to supply 155mm lightweight towed howitzer ammunition to the Australian Army. The company will supply the high-performance Rheinmetall …
Land Warfare

SHOT Show 2018: Colt pitches new M5 internationally

24th January 2018

US arms manufacturer Colt is eyeing international sales for its newest M5 Enhanced Carbine, which wrapped up development last year and is now being pitched to …
Naval Warfare

ADECS 2018: India’s silent arm progresses…slowly

24th January 2018

Having initiated its 30-year submarine-building plan two decades ago to raise operational and indigenous construction capabilities, modernisation of the Indian Navy (IN) underwater fleet has …
Defence Notes

Opinion: Indo-Pacific submarine proliferation affects safety

24th January 2018

The Indo-Pacific will be a focal point of submarine proliferation in coming years, with an estimated 250 boats expected to be operating in the region …