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The returning US president also reiterated a commitment to supply the services with “made-in-America” capabilities and to end conflicts worldwide.
It has been more than six weeks since the Irish general election. After long negotiations, a coalition of two of the three largest parties and independents has resulted in a Programme for Government (PfG) which will form the basis of a government almost guaranteed to be formed on 22 January.
The UAV market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with innovations in technology and battlefield applications driving demand across military sectors. From the battlefields of Ukraine to NATO exercises and beyond, drones are transforming how wars are fought and supported.
Vietnam defence manufacturer Viettel, traditionally known for radar and communications equipment, has been moving into new areas including kinetic weapons and loitering munitions.
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3rd April 2019
For the second time this year, the US Air Force has temporarily stopped accepting new KC-46A Pegasus tankers after finding foreign object debris (FOD) in the …
3rd April 2019
The UK's Department for International Trade (DIT) has highlighted the strengthening of operational and trade ties between the UK and Brazil as speculation continues to surround …
3rd April 2019
SRC made its first foray into the Asian region via an appearance at the Milipol Asia 2019 exhibition in Singapore, with the US company’s Silent …
3rd April 2019
The Indian Navy has received the combat management system for its indigenous aircraft carrier, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 29 March. The …
3rd April 2019
The US Navy is trying to fix several technical problems with its Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) and keep the new landing craft on track …
3rd April 2019
Amid a developing security environment in eastern Europe, the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are focusing their efforts on increasing land-based capabilities, particularly …
3rd April 2019
Handgun maker Glock has been awarded a significant contract by the Singapore Police Force, the company announced on the opening day of Milipol Asia 2019 in …
2nd April 2019
UK-based company SEA is joining forces with Brazil’s SIATT after signing an MoU for the production of the former's Torpedo Launcher system on 2 April …
2nd April 2019
Not two months on from announcing a programme to introduce a new class of Littoral Strike Ships for the Royal Navy, UK Defence Secretary Gavin …
2nd April 2019
On 1 April the US DoD announced a modification to a contract with Lockheed Martin for the production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) …
2nd April 2019
Brazil’s flagship aviation project moves closer to yet another milestone as the first of Embraer’s KC-390 tanker/transport aircraft is set to be delivered in the …
2nd April 2019
The Águas Azuis consortium has been selected as preferred bidder by the Brazilian Navy for the construction of four vessels under the Tamandaré-class corvette (CCT) …
2nd April 2019
The US said 1 April 2019 it was halting all deliveries and joint work with Turkey on the F-35 fighter jet program after the NATO …
2nd April 2019
The homeland security and counterterrorism market is transitioning from the US towards Europe and Asia-Pacific. In addition to terrorism and organised crime, cybercrime and UAVs …
1st April 2019
‘Every ship can be a minesweeper – once’ is a familiar naval saying, but one that is no less relevant today than it has been …
1st April 2019
The Malaysian government put a positive gloss on LIMA 2019 in Langkawi, stating that MYR3.67 billion’s ($913.8 million) worth of deals was concluded. These included …
1st April 2019
BAE Systems has received a $41.8 million contract to perform routine maintenance and modernisation of the US Navy’s amphibious transport dock ship, USS Anchorage (LPD …
1st April 2019
India’s Mission Shakti, an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test carried out on 27 March by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), makes it the fourth …
31st March 2019
The Admiralteyskye Verfy shipyard near St Petersburg, Russia, launched the first Project 636.3 Improved Kilo-class diesel-electric attack submarine for the Russian Pacific Fleet on 28 …