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GRSE launches autonomous underwater vehicle

Fri, 11/08/2023 - 16:05
India's state-owned Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has launched an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) that can be used for a range of military...
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Second batch of 18 Rafales for Indonesia enters order backlog

Fri, 11/08/2023 - 13:35
A second tranche of 18 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft ordered by Indonesia has come into force.
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Continued joint Chinese-Russian naval operations near Aleutians highlight need for greater regional US presence, USCG commandant says

Fri, 11/08/2023 - 11:35
The joint Chinese-Russian surface action group (SAG) of about 10 naval vessels in early August that transited in waters near the Alaskan Aleutian Islands underscores the...
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Update: Australian Army upgrades Bushmasters with satcom capabilities

Fri, 11/08/2023 - 10:35
The Australian Army has integrated satellite communication (satcom) systems into some of its Thales Australia Bushmaster 4×4 protected mobility vehicles, the Australian...
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Indian Army inducts Swathi WLR mountain variant

Fri, 11/08/2023 - 10:05
The Indian Army has announced the induction of six units of a mountain variant of the Swathi Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) to enhance battlefield surveillance.
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Ukraine conflict: Biden seeks USD13.1 billion in more Ukraine defence aid

Fri, 11/08/2023 - 10:05
The administration of US President Joe Biden asked Congress on 10 August to approve an additional USD13.1 billion in Ukraine-related military assistance, saying earlier...
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UK testbed platform conducts inaugural flight with radome

Thu, 10/08/2023 - 17:05
QinetiQ's and BAE Systems' airborne technology demonstrator (ATD) has successfully completed its inaugural test flight with a combat aircraft nose system, QinetiQ...
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US aid to Ukraine shaping US Army's upcoming drone buys

Thu, 10/08/2023 - 15:50
Some of the US drones being sent to Ukraine are shaping the US Army's future competitions for unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) and counter-UAS technology, the service's...
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Navantia lays keel of first Spanish F-110-class frigate

Thu, 10/08/2023 - 13:35
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia held a keel-laying ceremony for the first F-110-class frigate for the Spanish Navy in Ferrol, Spain, on 9 August.
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Russia successfully launches military satellite

Thu, 10/08/2023 - 11:20
Russia has successfully launched a military satellite onboard the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle on 7 August.
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Israel receives first of two landing ships

Thu, 10/08/2023 - 07:20
The Israeli Navy received the first of two landing ships that are being built for it at Pascagoula in the United States, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on 9...
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Update – Ukraine conflict: Belarus seeking to manufacture Iranian weapons, report says

Wed, 09/08/2023 - 17:35
Belarus is likely seeking to establish an indigenous Iranian Shahed loitering munition production facility, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said on 31 July.
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Polish 18th Mechanised Division based on US model, with M1A1 tanks

Wed, 09/08/2023 - 17:35
The Polish 18th Mechanised Division is based on the US model, Polish Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak said on 5 August during a visit to Siedlce, eastern...
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Romania cancels multifunction corvette programme

Wed, 09/08/2023 - 16:50
Romania has cancelled its multifunction corvette programme, the Romanian Ministry of National Defence (MND) announced on 8 August.
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Indonesia receives Bushmasters from Australia

Wed, 09/08/2023 - 14:05
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) hasreceived 15 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) from Australia for peacekeeping missions, the TNI Information...
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Australia tests Boxers for C-UAS capability

Wed, 09/08/2023 - 13:50
The Australian Army has tested its Boxer 8×8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRVs) for counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capability that can detect and stop or...
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First production L-39NG readied for Vietnam

Wed, 09/08/2023 - 13:50
Aero Vodochody has presented the first in-series production L-39NG in the colours of the Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF).
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Australia receives first three UH-60M Black Hawks

Wed, 09/08/2023 - 09:20
Australia has received the first three of 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters ordered for the Australian Army.
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Bulgaria launches hull of first multipurpose modular patrol vessel

Wed, 09/08/2023 - 09:20
The hull of the Bulgarian Navy's first multipurpose modular patrol vessel (MMPV), Hrabri, was launched in front of the MTG Delfin shipyard in Varna on 4 August, the...
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Philippines proposes double-digit growth in defence spending

Wed, 09/08/2023 - 08:05
The Philippine government has proposed a core 2024 defence budget of PHP233 billion (USD4.1 billion). The budget represents a double-digit increase over the baseline...
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