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Amid the growing naval capabilities of neighbouring countries, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) have requested that construction plans for the Republic of Korea Navy’s (RoKN’s) next-generation light aircraft carrier be brought forward. A CGI showing the conceptual design of the RoKN’s...

Images published by Chinese state-owned media on 7 October have provided further evidence that the Shenyang Aircraft Company (SAC) has continued production of the J-15 carrier-borne multirole fighter, with at least two aircraft from the third batch now confirmed to be in service. One of the...

One killed, one injured in Army tank accident in Kinmen CNA photo Oct. 8, 2020 Taipei, Oct. 8 (CNA) One soldier was killed while another was injured when a tank crashed into an embankment following a drill in the offshore island county of Kinmen on Thursday, military sources said that day...

Unmanned combat air vehicles have notched up kills against armored fighting vehicles all over the world. Does it mean the end of the tank? In the first days of the new war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Azeri military claimed a number of destroyed tanks and other armored fighting vehicles...

In view of replacing Belgian army’s aging Unimog Jacams equipping its special forces, the Belgian Arsenal of Rocourt is evaluating the Prototype 0 of the British Jankel LTTV (Light Troop Transport Vehicle) that will be delivered in 199 units. Jankel LTTVprototype 0 at Rocourt Arsenal...

The F/A-18F flew a sortie over the Middle East carrying the pod, which isn't scheduled to be operational until late 2021. The Super Hornet is set to officially receive one of its biggest sensor upgrades ever next year with the addition of an infrared search and track pod. The system, which is...

The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) – one of the country’s most important defence enterprises – has outlined plans to expand in both domestic and international markets. The plan is part of the group’s growth strategy during China’s 14th Five Year Plan (FYP), which runs...

Aviators Night Vision Imaging System Head Up Display system ANVIS HUD (“Elbit Systems”) announced today that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, LLC (“Elbit Systems of America”), was awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract with a maximum value of...

Rheinmetall courtesy photo The joint venture company Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has announced on Wednesday that it won a UK Ministry of Defence contract to upgrade and sustain the British Army’s fleet of Fuchs/Fox CBRN reconnaissance vehicles and training simulator. The order is worth...

After a trial lasting more than five years, the leadership of Greece's neo-Nazi party has been convicted of running a criminal organisation. Big crowds gathered outside the court in Athens as the judges gave verdicts on 68 defendants. Golden Dawn won 18 MPs in 2012 as Greeks were battered by a...

The Latvian army has completed the installation of a new state-of-the-art Team Trainer for Spike issiles. The new system will train Latvian forces to use Rafael Advanced Defense System's Spike LR2 and SR missiles, procured from EuroSpike (a joint venture between Rafael, Diehl Defence, and...

The cat and mouse game of anti-submarine warfare is very high-stakes. Heres's how modern navies go about it with their surface fleets. Anti-Submarine Warfare, or ASW, is an evolving practice that requires patience and coordination as much as skill and technique. The tools today's navies use...

Pyongyang is likely preparing to reveal new missiles – and more – during anniversary celebrations on October 10. Pyongyang is likely to unveil or launch several missile systems to celebrate a major upcoming holiday, but stop short of a nuclear or intercontinental-range ballistic missile...

The founder of United States defence startup Anduril wants to force Pentagon acquisition to become a realm of more private investment in products, with taxpayers bearing less risk and cost-plus contracts becoming less relied upon. Palmer Luckey said on 30 September that traditional cost-plus...

Singapore has begun sea acceptance tests of coastal defence unmanned surface vessels (USVs), which will eventually be deployed to undertake maritime patrol duties along the Singapore Strait. A future Republic of Singapore Navy’s coastal defence USV, seen here during trials in Singapore waters...

Tokyo plans to develop a new vehicle-mounted SAM system from FY 2021 for use by the JASDF (left) and the JGSDF (right). The missile is expected to be an improved variant of the SAM currently used by the JASDF to defend its airbases as well as the successor of the JGSDF’s Type 93 SAM. (MoD) A...

AeroVironment Inc. has disclosed development of a new category of medium-sized, man-portable loitering missile system designed to deliver tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) and enhanced precision multi-purpose/anti-armour effects at extended ranges. Developed...