News

• Defence Helicopter

  Seahawks needed yesterday, says frustrated Indian Navy

  7th December 2017

  The Indian Navy (IN) is exasperated. Years of procrastination and delays in awarding a contract for 16 S-70B multirole helicopters (MRH), an RfP for which …

• Land Warfare

  Singapore unleashes new HIMARS capabilities

  7th December 2017

  The Singapore Army has upgraded the capability of its M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) by introducing a new battery command post (CP) and …

• Training

  Singapore develops C2 tool for wargames

  7th December 2017

  The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) collaborated to develop a networked C2 system dedicated for Exercise Forging Sabre, a …

• Military Logistics

  First KC-46A delivery inches closer

  6th December 2017

  The first KC-46A tanker aircraft scheduled for delivery to the US Air Force (USAF) has successfully completed its first flight and airborne testing, Boeing announced …

• Naval Warfare

  Canada warns against stealth frigate proposals

  6th December 2017

  The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project encountered its latest rough patch as the Canadian government moved to publicly reject proposals not submitted through the formal process. The …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Warmate targets new export markets

  6th December 2017

  The WB Group continues to explore new sales opportunities for its Warmate loitering munition, with the Polish Armed Forces becoming the latest buyer.  Since its …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  SkyOne UAS completes 100km flight

  6th December 2017

  SkyX Systems has successfully completed a data collection flight of 100km with its SkyOne UAS, the company announced on 4 December. The UAS flew an …

• Defence Notes

  The elusive goal of harmonising European defence

  6th December 2017

  Despite Brexit hurting the budget of the European Defence Agency, EU leaders seem confident they are on track to harmonise cooperation with NATO and strengthen …

• Training

  British Army’s UBVT system achieves FOC

  6th December 2017

  The British Army’s Unit Based Virtual Training (UBVT) system designed and delivered by NSC has reached full operational capability (FOC). FOC was achieved following the …

• Special Operations

  GDA 2017: US and Kuwaiti military police conduct partnership academy

  6th December 2017

  The US and Kuwait is looking to expand its partnership and enhance shared knowledge between its military police battalions, with a five week training programme …

• Defence Notes

  GDA 2017: UAE-Saudi alliance underscores GCC turbulence

  6th December 2017

  The president of the UAE has announced the formation of a new military, economic and political alliance with Saudi Arabia. In the lead up to …

• Land Warfare

  GDA 2017: Raytheon to assist Qatari Patriot capability

  6th December 2017

  Raytheon has been awarded a $150 million FMS contract to assist the Gulf state of Qatar with its missile defence programme, one of a number …

• Defence Notes

  GDA 2017: US talks up strategic partnership with Kuwait

  6th December 2017

  Days away from the start of the Gulf Defence and Aerospace exhibition in Kuwait, senior US officials have spoken highly of the country’s ‘strategic partnership’ …

• Digital Battlespace

  GDA 2017: Thales system for Kuwait patrol vehicles

  6th December 2017

  Thales is integrating a remotely-operated turret and surveillance system on Kuwait Ministry of Interior armoured patrol vehicles, the company announced on 20 November. All vehicles …

• Training

  I/ITSEC casts light on simulation and training trends

  6th December 2017

  One of the key benefits of I/ITSEC is its ability to shine a spotlight on the current state of the military training and simulation market. …