Poland joins EDA's Baltic ammo initiative
Poland has formally joined a Baltic initiative to jointly procure ammunition for the multi-purpose Carl Gustav recoilless rifle via the European Defence Agency (EDA). Four EDA countries now form the...
View ArticleMHI announces first phase of restructure
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) will formally launch the first phase of its planned corporate restructure on 1 October, a process that will consolidate the group's diversified defence interests into...
View ArticleFirst upgraded MiG-29 delivered to Polish Air Force
Poland has received its first upgraded Mikoyan MiG-29A Fulcrum-A fighter, it was announced on 29 July. The MiG-29A, Tail number 89, was delivered to the Polish Air Force's 23rd Tactical Air Base in...
View ArticleBoeing-Sikorsky pledge to more than double US Army's initial JMR investment
Boeing and Sikorsky will more than double the US government's spending if the team is chosen to build and demonstrate a rotorcraft for the US Army's Joint Multirole (JMR) helicopter programme,...
View ArticleTaiwan plans frigate-capable pier on South China Sea island of Taiping
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) is carrying out a feasibility study for the construction of a new wharf on the South China Sea island of Taiping (Itu Aba) that would be capable of handling...
View ArticleSmartronix acquires telemetry, data systems business
Smartronix announced on 29 July it had acquired the telemetry and data systems business of Wyle. The acquisition, for an undisclosed amount, will see Smartronix acquire Wyle's telemetry and data...
View ArticleRussian military wavering on professionalisation
Russia is re-examining its requirement for long-term professional enlisted servicemen, Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu announced on 26 July. Speaking to reporters and independent military experts,...
View ArticleRussia to avoid foreign-sourced electronic components in military technology
Russia will no longer import military electronic components, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin stated on 29 July. Rogozin, who has responsibility for overseeing Russia's defence industry,...
View ArticleNG secures AESA contract for USAF, Taiwanese F-16s
Key Points Northrop Grumman has won the competition to build new AESA radars for the USAF and Taiwanese F-16 fleets Northrop Grumman's SABR beat Raytheon RACR to the contract On 31 July Northrop...
View ArticleNATO's post-ISAF training mission remains unresolved, says SACEUR
NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe is still grappling with its "elephant in the room" regarding an operational plan for the alliance's post-2014 training mission in Afghanistan, according...
View ArticleNATO allies need to hold onto hard-won interoperability, says SACEUR
NATO's 28 allies are at the pinnacle of their ability to fight together interoperably, according to the alliance's top military leader. However, the major challenge in the years ahead is to avoid...
View ArticleIAF chief makes case for more PC-7s at expense of HAL solution
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is battling with the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) over the choice of platform to provide the bulk of its basic trainer requirement. In a letter to the...
View ArticleFirst A400M delivered to French Air Force
The French Air Force has become the first military to receive the Airbus Military A400M Atlas transport aircraft, having taken delivery of its first aircraft the Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA)...
View ArticleCroatia adopts new strategic guidelines
The Croatian government adopted new Strategic Defence Review (SDR) guidelines on 25 July, prompted by the need to align defence requirements and accommodate new responsibilities emanating from...
View ArticleCongressional SCMR hearing questions effects on strategy
The US Department of Defense (DoD) may still revisit its overarching strategic guidance if budget cuts are left in pace, Pentagon officials explained during a poorly attended House Armed Services...
View ArticleChile to add light aircraft, UAVs for maritime surveillance
Chile is planning to increase its aerial maritime surveillance and control capabilities by adding new light aircraft for patrolling its coast and littorals as well as extended range medium-altitude...
View ArticleBell-Boeing to flight test V-22 air refueling kit
Key Points The prototype air refueling kit is based on the V-22's rapid ground refueling system Industry officials said they plan to fly the kit in August to verify smooth flight of a drogue behind a...
View ArticleBAE Systems reports lower profits in first half results
Key Points BAE Systems reports lower profits due to US budget cuts Results highlight importance of exports as company looks to finalise Saudi Eurofighter Typhoon negotiations in the second half of 2013...
View ArticleAustria plans conscription reform
Key Points Austria is planning to reform conscription after Austrians voted to retain compulsory military service The plans aim to make military service more relevant to later life, although criticism...
View ArticleUkraine considers merger of aerospace engine makers Motor Sich and...
Ukraine is considering merging the Ivchenko-Progress gas turbine engine plant into the Motor Sich aerospace propulsion group, a move that would be consistent with efforts to consolidate the country's...
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