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Pohjanmaa-class corvette illustration. GE Marine announced it has received a contract from Rauma Marine Constructions, Rauma, Finland, to provide four LM2500 marine gas turbines. These GE engines will power four new Pohjanmaa-class multipurpose corvettes being built as part of the Finnish...

NHIndustries and its Partner Companies (Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo and Fokker) have delivered the first NH90 to the Spanish Air Force that will boost their search and rescue (SAR) and combat search and rescue (CSAR) mission capabilities. The Spanish Air Force will receive 12 NH90s intended to...

The major role of Israeli made Loitering Weapon Systems (LWS) in the war between Azerbaijan and Armenia has had an immediate effect in that the U.S special forces will accelerate the acquisition of the Israeli made HERO-30 system. Other Israeli manufacturers of such combat proven systems are...

The Pilot Synthetic Training System (PSTS) for EUROFIGHTER pilots will be modernised and expanded by upgrading the two full mission simulators and cockpit trainers in Laage/Germany to meet the latest technical and tactical requirements. Alongside this, two additional full mission simulators will...

The U.S. tested a hypersonic glide body March 19, 2020, from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy) WASHINGTON — U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy reported in his speech at the Association of the U.S. Army conference that the Pentagon’s hypersonic missile hit within 6...

The Fletcher laser-guided rocket launcher can fire BAE Systems' 2.75-inch laser-guided rockets known as the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System. (Staff) WASHINGTON — Arnold Defense announced Tuesday that two new customers have purchased its Fletcher laser-guided rocket system — although...

In order to facilitate the appropriation of the new semi-automatic FN SCAR-H-PR sniper rifle by the forces, a first initial training session was carried out by manufacturers at the military schools of Bourges from September 28 to October 2. The new FN SCAR-H-PR sniper rifle of the French army...

The GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II program reached a major milestone Sept. 23 when the weapon was approved for F-15E Strike Eagle operational flights. The approval, from Air Combat Command, makes it possible for the Air Force’s Strike Eagle squadrons to fly with the air-launched...

The future USS Mobile (LCS 26) completed acceptance trial in the Gulf of Mexico on September 25, 2020. LCS 26 is the third Austal-built ship for the US Navy to successfully complete acceptance trials in 2020. Acceptance trials is the execution of intense comprehensive tests by Austal USA-led...

According to a press release published during the virtual edition of AUSA 2020, John Cockerill Defense America, the US subsidiary of John Cockerill Defense SA, announces they have signed a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command...

According to information released on October 13, 2020, American company Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company has confirmed that the Belgium Ministry of Defence has awarded Oshkosh Defense a contract for 322 Oshkosh Defense Command and Liaison Vehicles (CLV) for the Belgium...

The first Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to be upgraded to the UH-60V standard has been released into service by the US Army. Corpus Christi Army Depot Commander, Colonel Joseph Parker, hosted a formal signing ceremony to mark the release to service of the UH-60V Black Hawk. (DVIDS) The...

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is expected to complete Trophy active protection system (APS) deliveries for the US Army’s M1 Abrams main battle tank line this year, but the service is still facing funding shortfalls and technical challenges in its quest to outfit other ground combat fleets with...

A mock-up of Aselsan's SMASH 30 mm remote-controlled naval gun system on display at LIMA 2017 in Langkawi. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat) A delegation of Turkish defence industry officials has arrived in Indonesia to survey nine Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL)...

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Anzac-class frigate HMAS Warramunga (FF 152) was undocked at Henderson Shipyard, Western Australia after more than a year out of the water as part of her Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrade. Warramunga is the third Anzac class frigate to...

MILVEHCOE Opening establishes new Australian sovereign Military Vehicle Capability Rheinmetall is pleased to confirm the opening of its Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank, Queensland, Australia and the establish¬ment of a new national sovereign military vehicle...

According to information released by the InfoDefensa website on October 12, 2020, the Uruguayan Army has begun the modernization program to upgrade its Condor UR-425 4x4 armored vehicles. Condor UR-425 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier of the Uruguayan Army 15th infantry battalion. (Picture...