Despite bolstering its patrol fleet with new Evolved Cape-class vessels, the Royal Australian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel programme remains mired in delays, indecision and criticism over underwhelming capabilities.
The Hurjet is pitched as the front runner for the Spanish Air Force’s Advanced Jet Trainer replacement programme for its ageing F-5M aircraft.
The US Army also added that it would push to get the long-range assault aircraft online “years ahead” of its original 2030 timeline.
An amendment to the Brazilian Constitution currently under discussion would permanently assign 2% of annual GDP to the defence budget, potentially cementing modernisation programmes for the country’s armed forces.
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2nd November 2017
Israeli small arms specialist Emtan Karmiel will introduce a series of assault rifles to the market at the D&S; conference in Bangkok, Thailand next week. …
2nd November 2017
Kongsberg and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have established a 50/50 joint venture (JV) company named KTA Naval Systems, the companies announced on 31 October. KTA Naval …
2nd November 2017
Ahead of Defense and Security 2017, hosted in Bangkok Thailand, Shephard takes a look at some of the host nation's top five ongoing defence programmes.
2nd November 2017
HMS Queen Elizabeth has sailed from Portsmouth Naval Base to begin the second phase of her sea trials, the Royal Navy announced on 30 October. …
2nd November 2017
China is moving forward with plans to build a repair and maintenance centre in Thailand, following October’s delivery of VT4 main battle tanks. This will …
2nd November 2017
Southeast Asian countries are expected to receive continued US military assistance in the near term as China continues to wrangle with regional neighbours over territorial …
1st November 2017
Lockheed Martin has received a $43.2 million design phase contract for the US Navy’s Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) programme, the company announced on …
1st November 2017
Ukraine will purchase up to 25 new high-speed patrol boats for the National Coast Guard as part of Project Jura, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of …
1st November 2017
The US Army has begun testing a new Multi-Functional Video Display (MVD) for the Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV) Type II at Fort Leonard Wood, …
1st November 2017
Polish company Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) and Korean defence firm Hanwha Land Systems have formally begun the technology transfer process to enable production of K9 …
1st November 2017
A quiet revolution may be underway in the defence industry as some of the largest players are beginning to adopt blockchain technology.
1st November 2017
The Russian armed forces’ Western Military District has received more than 30 Orlan-10 and Eleron-3 short-range UAS throughout 2017, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced …
1st November 2017
Denmark-based Terma Group will equip the Philippine Navy’s future frigates with its C-Guard decoy launchers, which will assist in the protection of the strategic assets. …
1st November 2017
The Russian State Acceptance Board has signed an acceptance act for a new Raptor (Project 03160) high-speed patrol boat for the Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet, the …
1st November 2017
Saab has received an order for the delivery of RBS 70 Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems to the Brazilian Army, the company announced …
1st November 2017
Kongsberg announced on 31 October that it had signed a contract with Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence to supply the ground-based NASAMS air defence system. The …
1st November 2017
Robonic has been contracted to deliver a third-generation Kontio pneumatic launcher to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for use at its Vidsel test range, …
1st November 2017
The Royal Navy could face further equipment cannibalisation despite the introduction of a Common Support Model (CMS) for the maintenance of its vessels this year. Findings …
1st November 2017
In the past two years China has achieved a surprising degree of weapon sales to Thailand. It reflects a closer relationship between the two countries …
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