Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
Air Warfare
South Korea considers cancellation of second AH-64E Apache helicopter purchase
The likely scrapping of Boeing’s Apache helicopter comes after a huge budget cut approved by the South Korean National Assembly. The helicopter procurement had already been reconsidered by the country’s Joint Chiefs of Staff earlier in the year.
Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard to receive the largest single acquisition funding in its history
The nearly $25 billion investment will cover USCG procurement of cutters, aircraft, helicopters, training simulators and Polar capabilities over the next four years.
Land Warfare
US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile system and is a planned replanned replacement for MGM-140 Army Tactical Missiles System (ATACMS). It is to be fired from M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers.
Air Warfare
UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about the order still remain.
Featured videos
Land Warfare
TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations
TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.
Featured Industry Spotlights
Naval Warfare
Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
Land Warfare
Need more flexibility in battle management system delivery?
Air Warfare
Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
Land Warfare
Introducing the MITR-M1 Half Mask: Tactical respiratory protection for every scenario
More Stories
-
Defence Helicopter
Pratt & Whitney to expand engine maintenance
4th July 2016
Pratt & Whitney has announced plans to invest $65 million in its engine overhaul facility in Columbus, Georgia, to upgrade the facility to perform maintenance …
-
Defence Notes
Indian Navy gets Varunastra torpedo
4th July 2016
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of Varunastra, a ship-launched heavy-weight torpedo, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced on 29 June. Varunastra has been developed …
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
SOCOM extends Aerosonde ops
2nd July 2016
The US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has awarded a contract extension for the provision of small and medium UAS operations to AAI Corporation, according to …
-
Military Logistics
Centerra to support US Navy bases
1st July 2016
Centerra Group has received an eight-year, $72 million contract from the US Navy to provide Base Operations Support services at multiple locations across Singapore, it …
-
Defence Notes
US 4th Fleet prepares for P-8A Poseidon
1st July 2016
A Boeing P-8A Poseidon has arrived at Cooperative Security Location (CSL) Comalapa, El Salvador, in preparation for deployment with the US Navy's 4th Fleet, the …
-
Training
Cubic integrates ACMI into CWES
1st July 2016
Cubic Global Defense (CGD) has successfully integrated the Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) system onboard the Royal Canadian Air Force's F-18 aircraft to the Canadian …
-
Defence Helicopter
Serbia gets first two Mi-17V-5s
1st July 2016
Russian Helicopters has made the delivery of two Mi-17V-5 medium military-transport helicopters to Serbia’s Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 29 June. The helicopters …
-
Defence Notes
MBDA to supply missiles to Qatar
1st July 2016
MBDA Italia has received a contract worth around $1.12 billion to supply the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) with missiles for their new Fincantieri naval …
-
Land Warfare
FLIR acquires Armasight for $41 million
1st July 2016
FLIR Systems has acquired precision optics company Armasight for around $41 million, it announced on 28 June, with the acqusition set to enhance FLIR's tactical …
-
Training
BAE completes RAF simulator upgrade
1st July 2016
BAE Systems has successfully completed an upgrade to the British Royal Air Force’s (RAF's) synthetic simulator software, it announced on 29 June. The upgrade was …
-
Military Logistics
C295W enlists in Thai army
1st July 2016
Thailand has taken receipt of a single Airbus Defence & Space C295W medium transport aircraft. While Bangkok did not publicise this acquisition, Airbus Defence & …
-
Land Warfare
Sentinel II sees light of day in Tasmania
1st July 2016
Elbit Land Systems Australia (ELSA) recently unveiled its Sentinel II combat reconnaissance vehicle being offered for Australia’s Land 400 Phase 2 programme. Together with partners …
-
Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2016: USAF introduces first HH-60G OLR helicopter
30th June 2016
The US Air Force (USAF) has introduced the first of 21 HH-60G Pave Hawk Operational Loss Replacement (OLR) helicopters, it was announced on 28 June. …
-
Training
Dutch Army extends VBS3 enterprise licence
30th June 2016
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has agreed a multi-year extension of its VBS3 enterprise licence with Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim). As well as the …
-
Defence Helicopter
Poland gets final W-3PL Głuszec
30th June 2016
PZL-Świdnik has delivered the last in the second series of four W-3PL Głuszec helicopters to the Polish armed forces, the company announced on 27 June. …
-
Land Warfare
Farnborough 2016: Digital expertise key to Army 2025
30th June 2016
The future of the British Army will focus on information technology and bringing the force into the digital age, Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon …
-
Military Logistics
Magic Carpet flies into testing
30th June 2016
The US Navy’s Strike Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX-23) has tested the Maritime Augmented Guidance with Integrated Controls for Carrier Approach and Recovery Precision …
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
Seagull USV completes torpedo launch trials
30th June 2016
Elbit Systems has successfully fired torpedoes from its Seagull autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), the company announced on 28 June. The trial, carried out at …
-
Naval Warfare
Singapore navy reveals bold plans
30th June 2016
The Ministry of Defence has revealed major ambitions for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) in coming years. In a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day …
Subscribe to news feed
RSS
-
![British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6]()
British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
-
![US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes]()
US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
-
![UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade]()
UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
-
![Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)]()
Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
-
![US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes]()
US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
-
![British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6]()
British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
-
![UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade]()
UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
-
![Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue]()
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
