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Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme

The latest tranche of funding from the UK government comes ahead of the radar's integration into Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from 2028.

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.

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Training

US to receive more CH-53K simulators

23rd August 2022

The new Sikorsky CH-53K Containerised Flight Training Device will increase training volume and allow marines to practice flights, maintenance and sustainment scenarios.
Naval Warfare

ECA Group achieves factory acceptance test for Latvian Navy programme

23rd August 2022

ECA Group and the Latvian Navy have conducted factory acceptance tests of Command and Control (C2) system and Mine Identification and Disposal systems (MIDS) that will be integrated into the country’s Imanta-class MCMVs.
Land Warfare

Brazil progresses with VBMT-LSR programme

23rd August 2022

The Brazilian Army has announced that the first batch of LMV-BR armoured vehicles has entered service with the 15th Mechanised Infantry Brigade. At least part of the fleet will be fitted with locally developed REMAX remote weapon stations.
Air Warfare

RNZAF’s first P-8A achieves maiden flight

23rd August 2022

New Zealand's first Poseidon is on track for delivery before the end of 2022.
Land Warfare

MilDef signs 20-year framework agreement with NATO country

22nd August 2022

The SEK2.8 billion ($261 million) deal to support an armoured vehicle programme is the largest to date for MilDef and comprises deliveries of hardware, software, integration and lifecycle services.
Training

Sales opportunities for advanced trainer jets open up in Eastern Europe

22nd August 2022

Following the Polish Air Force acquisition of 48 KAI FA-50 jets, other countries including Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia could also opt for a single-type solution for advanced trainer/light attack requirements.
Digital Battlespace

Viasat awarded $99 million order for US Navy tactical radios

22nd August 2022

Viasat has been awarded a $99 million contract for Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) terminals by the US Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR).
Land Warfare

Army-2022: Russian military moves to address artillery weaknesses

22nd August 2022

Russia is commencing series production of three new artillery systems and a specialised reconnaissance vehicle to address weaknesses highlighted by operational experience in Ukraine.
Air Warfare

Army-2022: Russia unveils Kh-69 stealth cruise missile

22nd August 2022

Russia's Tactical Missile Corporation displayed a new stealth cruise missile, the Kh-69 at the Army-2022 exhibition near Moscow.
Defence Notes

Israeli C-UAS jammers take effect in sub-Saharan Africa

22nd August 2022

Mozambican troops have successfully used Israeli-supplied MCTECH MC-Horizon counter-UAS systems to neutralise drones operated by Islamic State.
Air Warfare

AeroVironment takes on FTUAS Increment 1

22nd August 2022

Increment 1 of the US Army’s Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System includes the testing and fielding of the Jump 20 MUAS on an accelerated schedule.
Naval Warfare

Australian Maritime Alliance teams up with IMC Naval Architects for Land 8710

22nd August 2022

Serco and Civmec JV Australian Maritime Alliance (AMA) has teamed with IMC Naval Architects to reinforce the sovereign credentials of its Australian Army Land 8710 bid.
Land Warfare

French Army fires MMP in Estonia

22nd August 2022

The MBDA Medium-Range Missile (MMP) is the latest model of antitank missile to enter service with the French Army.
Naval Warfare

Damen launches first of two new border patrol vessels for Romania

22nd August 2022

Based on the Damen FCS 4008 Patrol design, two new patrol vessels will be used by Romania for border patrol, SAR and EEZ security.
Defence Helicopter

US to gift H-1 helicopters to Czech Republic

19th August 2022

The US will donate utility and attack helicopters to the Czech Republic.
Air Warfare

Bulgaria looks beyond MiG-29 retirement

19th August 2022

The Bulgarian MoD is examining various options to retain a crucial NATO Air Policing capability for the foreseeable future, including second-hand leasing as an interim solution before the introduction of recently ordered F-16V Block 70 aircraft.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Kratos to deliver software support for BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target

19th August 2022

New contract for Kratos covers software support for subsonic aerial target used by USN.
Naval Warfare

Bath Iron Works to install large launch modules for hypersonic missiles on USS Zumwalt

19th August 2022

Large Missile Vertical Launch System launch modules would enable USS Zumwalt to fire anti-ship hypersonic missiles.
Digital Battlespace

Ukrainian satellite imaging intelligence gains boost from ICEYE constellation

19th August 2022

ICEYE is giving the Ukrainian military access to synthetic aperture radar imaging data from its constellation of 21 satellites.