A GBP1.3 billion (USD1.6 billion) programme to refurbish buildings and facilities at Clyde naval base complex is at the heart of the UK Defence Infrastructure Organisation's (DIO's) future procurement plan.
For the first time the Ministry of Defence (MoD) organisation responsible for the management
UK DIO sets out infrastructure plans
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Russia sends cruise missile ships to Mediterranean
Three Russians warships, including two armed with long-range land-attack cruise missiles, have been sent to the Mediterranean.
Russia's TASS news agency reported on 5 October that the Black Sea Fleet's Buyan-M class corvettes Serpukhov and Zelyony Dol had left their home port of Sevastopol on 4
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Russia has Su-25s prepped for return to Syria
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKO) contingent deployed to Syria could well be bolstered by the return of Sukhoi Su-25 attack aircraft to the country, the Russian newspaper Izvestia reported on 30 September.
Citing a source in military and diplomatic circles mentioning that an unspecified number of
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Nigeria signs production MoU with Portugal's UAVision
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced on 4 October that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Portuguese unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer UAVision earlier that day.
"The MoU is aimed at enhancing existing collaboration between the NAF and UAVision of Portugal for
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Logos and Raytheon look to demonstrate a multi-INT capability by mid-2017
Key Points
The goal is to help US forces move away from large single-purpose systems
The companies want to develop a capability for multiple platforms
Logos Technologies and Raytheon are teaming to combine their intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies to create an
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Kazakhstan establishes new ministry of defence industry
Kazakhstan is to create a government ministry to implement policy in the areas of defence, aerospace, and electronics, the office of the president announced on 6 October.
The new Ministry of Defence and Aerospace Industry will take responsibility for industrial functions previously performed by
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Iranian 'stealth' UAV test site identified
Video footage of Iran's Simorgh unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) taking off and landing was filmed at Kashan International Airport, according to IHS Jane's geolocation analysis.
Shown by various Iranian TV channels on 1 October, the footage of the aircraft flying at Kashan was the most credible
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Indonesian Army deploys new KH179 howitzers near land border on Borneo
The Indonesian Army (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Darat, or TNI-AD) has deployed an undisclosed number of South Korean made 155 mm KH179 towed howitzer artillery pieces with the service's Field Artillery Battalion 16 in Ngabang, West Kalimantan.
The battalion, which was established in
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India's HAL set for IPO, say reports
India's state-owned aerospace company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is planning to launch a long-expected initial public offering (IPO) within the next few months, media reports in India have said.
Citing official sources, reports said the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has
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Bell to assess potential MQ-8C fatigue as NAVAIR expands airframe performance envelope
The US Navy (USN) has awarded Bell Helicopter a USD3.3 million contract to investigate the potential for future flight strain, fatigue, and tail boom cracking on the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
The contract, which was awarded by the Naval Air Systems Command
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BAE Systems launches bid for Belgian Typhoon
BAE Systems has launched a campaign to sell the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to Belgium, as part of the country's requirement for new aircraft that was launched in 2014.
The company's bid, on behalf of the Eurofighter consortium, outlined a number of existing social and industrial benefits from the
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Australia proposes expanded industry role on F-35
Australian defence industry minister Christopher Pyne has proposed to US defence officials an expanded role for Australian industry in supporting Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft based in the Asia-Pacific.
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) said on 7 October
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Airbus DS demonstrates C295 tanker
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has successfully demonstrated the air-to-air refuelling (AAR) capabilities of the C295W medium transport aircraft, the company announced on 5 October.
A company-owned C295W (winglets) equipped with a palletised AAR kit performed a series of contacts with a Spanish Air
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South Korean military on high alert as imagery shows increased activity at North's nuclear test site
Analysis of recent commercial satellite imagery of North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear test facility indicates "continuing activity" at all three of its tunnel complexes, in what could be part of preparations for the country's sixth nuclear test.
"Activity at the North Portal, where the
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Indonesian Air Force receives donation of Boeing 737-400 from local airline operator
The Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AU) has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-400 airframe donated by local airline operator PT Lion Group.
The aircraft, with former serial number PK-LIW, was accepted on 8 October in a handover ceremony presided over by TNI-AU
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South Korea's JCS chief calls for reviewing option of nuclear-powered submarines
General Lee Sun-jin, chairman of South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), said on 7 October that Seoul must consider developing a nuclear-powered submarine fleet amid growing threats from North Korea, Yonhap news agency reported.
"It is necessary to review [building nuclear-powered
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South Korea says pre-emptive strikes against North remain an option
A spokesman for South Korea's defence ministry said on 10 October that pre-emptive strikes against North Korea's missile and nuclear facilities remain an option if there are indications that Pyongyang is preparing to launch a nuclear attack, Yonhap news agency reported.
Moon Sang-gyun made the
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Estonia receives first CV90 IFVs
Estonia's first 12 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) were delivered on 7 October, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced.
The vehicles are the first of 44 CV9035NL IFVs that the country agreed to buy from the Netherlands in October 2014. Also delivered on 7 October was one of
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Afghanistan to get a further four Super Tucanos
The Afghan Air Force (AAF) is to receive four more Embraer-Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to add to the 20 already under contract, the US Air Force (USAF) disclosed on 7 October.
A sources sought notification for the four additional aircraft was posted on
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'Increased activity' spotted at North Korea's Sohae rocket launch site: 38 North
Analysis of commercial satellite imagery from 1 October indicates increased activity at North Korea's Sohae Satellite Launch Station.
The images show crates on the launch pad next to the gantry tower and vehicles near the fuel and oxidiser buildings, the 38 North website of the US-Korea Institute
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