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• Defence Helicopter

  China aims to fill gaps with a naval Z-20

  5th July 2019

  An image that appeared on the Chinese Internet last week depicted a full-sized mock-up of a Z-20 helicopter sitting on the stern of a People’s …

• Naval Warfare

  Admiral Nakhimov upgrade faces additional delay

  4th July 2019

  The protracted deep upgrade of Russian Navy’s nuclear-powered guided missile heavy cruiser Admiral Nakhimov is set to incur another delay. The vessel is the third …

• Land Warfare

  Taking stock: What’s next for Challenger 2 LEP?

  4th July 2019

  In the wake of the final formation of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), with its intention to play a major role in the manufacture of …

• Defence Notes

  Erdogan says US refusal to deliver F-35 jets would be 'robbery'

  4th July 2019

  President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey said it would be 'robbery' for the US to deny Turkey the F-35 fighter jets it has bought, according …

• Land Warfare

  Estonia contracts LMT Defense for new rifles

  4th July 2019

  The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed a contract with LMT Defense for the supply of a new customised standard rifle for the …

• Naval Warfare

  Romania selects Gowind-class corvettes

  4th July 2019

  Romania has selected Naval Group and Santierul Naval Constanta (SNC) to build four new Gowind-class multi-mission corvettes, to modernise the T22 frigates, and to create …

• Defence Helicopter

  Sikorsky contracted for CH-53K parts

  4th July 2019

  Sikorsky has been awarded a $21.7 million delivery order for data transfer units and defensive electronic countermeasure system replacement units for the CH-53K rotorcraft. These …

• Digital Battlespace

  Electrical engineer found guilty in China weapons tech export plot

  4th July 2019

  An electrical engineer in California has been convicted for his role in a scheme to export sensitive electronics with military uses to China, the US …

• Defence Notes

  Philippine Air Force anticipates new assets

  4th July 2019

  The Philippine Air Force (PAF) celebrated its 72nd anniversary at the Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base on 2 July, and its commanding general Lt Gen …

• Military Logistics

  Insight: Still on track

  4th July 2019

  Whilst an understated part of global militaries’ vehicle portfolios, railway transportation still forms a backbone for the transportation of goods, services, personnel and national duties. …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Leonardo reveals plan to absorb AWHero development

  4th July 2019

  Leonardo’s board of directors has approved a plan for the company to absorb its unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturing Sistemi Dinamici subsidiary into the main business …

• Military Logistics

  Kongsberg and NDLO sign two defence support agreements

  4th July 2019

  Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) have signed two cooperation agreements.  This first is a letter of intent for possible …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Frequentis contracted for control system for MQ-25 Stingray

  4th July 2019

  Frequentis has been awarded a $8.45 million firm-fixed-price contract for work related to the MD-5A unmanned carrier aviation mission control system for the US Navy’s …

• Defence Notes

  Moscow orders fifth-generation fighters

  4th July 2019

  Read this article in full and all our Premium News with a free 24 hour trial. Click HereThe Russian MoD has placed a large-size order for …

• Naval Warfare

  Boeing and Airbus sign MoU for RAAF Poseidon through life support

  4th July 2019

  Boeing Defence Australia and Airbus Australia Pacific have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) extending their commitment to the sustainment of the P-8A Poseidon maritime …