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Germany and Nordic countries reaffirm support for Ukraine

Germany and Nordic countries reaffirm support for Ukraine | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Germany and the Nordic countries have pledged to continue to supply arms in view of the Russian offensive in north-east Ukraine.
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US and Japan sign agreement to co-develop hypersonic interceptor

US and Japan sign agreement to co-develop hypersonic interceptor | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The Japanese government has flagged hypersonic missile defense as an urgent capability, citing recent developments in the region.
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Heckler & Koch Eyes Adapting Its Rifles To Fire Soviet-Designed Ammo

Heckler & Koch Eyes Adapting Its Rifles To Fire Soviet-Designed Ammo | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The war in Ukraine is helping drive HK's interest in guns that fire Soviet rounds, but it could open doors to many other markets.
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India and Indonesia Discuss Export of BrahMos Cruise Missile

India and Indonesia Discuss Export of BrahMos Cruise Missile | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
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BDL Ramps Up Astra Mk1 Missile Production in Anticipation of Larger IAF Orders

BDL Ramps Up Astra Mk1 Missile Production in Anticipation of Larger IAF Orders | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
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U.S. Air Force deploys F-22 fighters to South Korea

U.S. Air Force deploys F-22 fighters to South Korea | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The U.S. Air Force has deployed several F-22 stealth fighter jets to South Korea, according to an announcement on the Pentagon's Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) website on Tuesday. The arrival of these advanced jets at Kunsan Air Base, located 178 kilometers south of Seoul, underscores the U.S. commitment to maintaining a robust defense
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North Korea reveals dozens of new ballistic missiles

North Korea reveals dozens of new ballistic missiles | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a new array of “tactical missile weapon systems” for the Korean People’s Army (KPA), according to state media reports on Wednesday. Kim highlighted that this military “breakthrough” is tied to a production plan that the country's armed forces are expected to complete by the end of the
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OCCAR contracts MBDA for hypersonic interceptor phase

OCCAR contracts MBDA for hypersonic interceptor phase | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The objective of HYDIS² will be to study various interceptor concepts and bring to maturity the associated critical technologies to deliver the counter-hypersonic and anti-ballistic interception solutions.
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F-22, Ticonderoga, F-15EX ... : pourquoi le Congrès et les armées américaines s'opposent-ils sur les futures acquisitions et les retraits anticipés ?

F-22, Ticonderoga, F-15EX ... : pourquoi le Congrès et les armées américaines s'opposent-ils sur les futures acquisitions et les retraits anticipés ? | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Chaque année, le passage au Congrès des projets de financement des armées américaines, est l'occasion d'un bras de fer féroce, entre sénateurs et
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China Builds World's First Dedicated Drone Carrier

China Builds World's First Dedicated Drone Carrier | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
China has built the world's first dedicated drone carrier. The ship has not been reported however and many of the circumstances surrounding it remain a mystery.
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Kongsberg Teams with MBDA, Diehl to Develop a Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile

Kongsberg Teams with MBDA, Diehl to Develop a Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace teams with German partners Diehl Defence and MBDA Deutschland to develop the Tyrfing, an advanced Super-Sonic Strike Missile (3SM). The new missile is expected to replace the Naval Strike Missile deployed on Norwegian naval vessels beginning in 2035. Induction with the German Navy is expected to follow. The project became a Kongsberg teams with German partners Diehl and MBDA to develop 3SM Tyrfing Super-Sonic Strike Missiles for the Norwegian & German navies.
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Italy set to buy additional Eurofighters

Italy is set to buy additional Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, with government approval to be sought in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024.

Consortium partner BAE Systems confirmed the potential sale, which Janes first reported from the IQPC International Fighter conference (IFC) in November 2023, with a senior company official saying on 14 May that Italy is looking to add to the 96 Eurofighters it has already received, of which 94 remain in service.

“Italy is now looking at more core aircraft,” Mike Baulkwill, Combat Air Strategy director at BAE Systems said, adding, “There will be a parliamentary process over the summer to look at a further buy.”

Baulkwill did not disclose further details, but Janes
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Brazil conducts first flight of re-winged P-3AM Orion

The first re-winged Brazilian Air Force Lockheed P-3AM Orion maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) flew on 2 May, the service announced on 13 May, a major step towards improving the P-3AM fleet's readiness rate.

Elements of the wing that were replaced during the rebuild include the top coverings, front and rear spars, and the upper panels of the central wing and fuselage structures.

Brazilian manufacturer Akaer has delivered two additional sets of wings to the Brazilian Air Force, which are being installed in another two aircraft at the Galeão Aeronautical Material Park. The project is scheduled to conclude in October 2024, Akaer said in an announcement. Whether or not Brazil intends to upgrade the P-3AM fleet beyond the three deliveries has not been publicly disclosed.

On 25 October 2018 Akaer was awarded a contract to rebuild the main wings of three Orion MPAs, the company said.
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OCCAR contracts MBDA to launch HYDIS² concept phase

MBDA has signed with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR – Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation en Matière d’Armement), a
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Russia's Belbek Airbase In Crimea Hammered By Ukrainian Long-Range Strike (Updated)

Russia's Belbek Airbase In Crimea Hammered By Ukrainian Long-Range Strike (Updated) | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Elements of a long-range air defense system were destroyed in an attack that reportedly involved U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles.
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Navy EA-18G Growler Sports Puzzling Mi-24 Hind Kill Mark Overseas

Navy EA-18G Growler Sports Puzzling Mi-24 Hind Kill Mark Overseas | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The electronic warfare jet with the mark belongs to the "Zappers" of VAQ-130, which is attached to the USS Eisenhower.
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India Issues Notice for Missile Test, Program Details Unclear

India Issues Notice for Missile Test, Program Details Unclear | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
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Close-up photo shows China’s new EW vehicle

Close-up photo shows China’s new EW vehicle | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Recent close-up photographs have surfaced on social media, revealing details of China's latest Electronic Warfare (EW) systems mounted on 6x6-wheeled armored vehicles. These images, shared by military observer Jesus Roman, showcase the new capabilities of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in electronic warfare. The photos show the advanced EW systems on Dongfeng Mengshi CTL181A armored
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Malaysia looks to buy S. Korean rocket launcher

Malaysia looks to buy S. Korean rocket launcher | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has taken a strategic step to enhance its defense capabilities by signing contracts worth RM7.3 billion ($1.5 billion). Among these agreements is a notable collaboration between the South Korean defense firm, known for its Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS), and Malaysia's Widad Business Group. This partnership aims to advance
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Russia intensifies use of new Su-57 jets for strikes on Ukraine

Russia intensifies use of new Su-57 jets for strikes on Ukraine | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
Russia has increasingly deployed its advanced Su-57 combat aircraft for missile strikes against Ukraine. The Russian Armed Forces began using these state-of-the-art jets more actively in late February 2024, and the frequency of these strikes has continued to rise. Over the past 30 days, Russian forces have launched more than 6 cruise missiles from Su-57
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Londres donne la priorité à la Royal Navy pour rester la première flotte européenne en 2030, et après

Londres donne la priorité à la Royal Navy pour rester la première flotte européenne en 2030, et après | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
C'est, cependant, la Royal Navy qui fait l'objet des plus grandes attentions de Londres, avec l'objectif évident de refaire de la Marine britannique, la plus
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BAE Systems to Develop Next-Generation Airborne Decoy Countermeasure

BAE Systems to Develop Next-Generation Airborne Decoy Countermeasure | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
BAE Systems has been selected by the U.S. Navy to develop Dual Band Decoy, a radio frequency jammer, to protect fighte
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UK Announces Plans to Fit Strike Capability to Future Frigates

UK Announces Plans to Fit Strike Capability to Future Frigates | DEFENSE NEWS | Scoop.it
The UK has announced its intent to fit land-attack strike capability to both its future Type 26 and Type 31 frigates.
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Malaysia plans review of stalled Black Hawk leasing

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is planning to review the leasing of four Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk utility helicopters from a private company over delays in delivery of the aircraft. Speaking to on 9 May during the recentl
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UK to award GBP1 billion for development of sovereign hypersonic strike

The UK is to award contracts valued at GBP1 billion (USD1.26 billion) to companies and organisations across the country and overseas for the rapid development of a sovereign hypersonic strike capability.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) made the announcement on 13 May, saying this “agile route is part of a broader drive across [the ministry] to increase the speed of defence procurement and stay ahead of our adversaries” The awards will be made across industry and academia under the Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework (HTCDF) agreement first disclosed in December 2023.

“The organisations accepted onto the eight-lot framework, which is led by MoD's Team Hypersonics (UK), will now be eligible to bid for contracts; the maximum value of the framework across the next seven years is up to GBP1 billion. The award of contracts on the framework will be managed by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), the procurement arm of the UK MoD,” the ministry said.
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