Thailand picks Saab Gripen E/F
THAILAND’S Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has selected the Gripen E/F from Saab AB for its fighter procurement, ending the heated race between Sweden’s Saab and the US Lockheed Martin … Read More
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Turkiye commissions first Reis-class submarine
THE Turkish Naval Forces commissioned the first Type-214TN Reis-class air-independent propulsion (AIP) diesel-electric submarine on August 24. The lead vessel in the class, TCG Piri Reis was formally inducted into … Read More
Bali International Airshow 2024 ready for takeoff
INTERNATIONAL Airshow is making a grand return to Indonesia after 30 years with the Bali International Airshow (BIA) 2024, backed by major international aerospace companies, emphasising Indonesia’s growing influence in … Read More
Kongsberg cruise missiles to be made in Australia
AUSTRALIA’S government has announced a US$573.8 million partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to establish a manufacturing facility in Newcastle on the eastern coast of Australia. It is set to be … Read More
NZDF reaffirms commitment to BAE Systems’ VBS simulator
BEING one of the first users of the Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) Virtual Battle Space (VBS), the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) announced that it would upgrade to the latest … Read More
S.Korean bid for US$3.5B Apache deal approved
SOUTH Korea’s request to purchase as many as 36 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and accompanying equipment has been approved by the United States’ Department of State. In an announcement … Read More
Airbus confident in Malaysian defence market
AIRBUS is seeking to elevate their partnership with Malaysia, reaffirming their commitment with a renewed focus on deepening strategic partnerships, especially in the defence market and sustainability. Speaking to members … Read More
New Zealand receives first C-130J
THE Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has taken delivery of the first of five C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifters from Lockheed Martin. The aircraft was handed over to the … Read More
South Korea to receive MH-60R Seahawks in December
LOCKHEED Martin is expected to hand over the first batch of MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) by end of this year in December. South … Read More
The ELT Group EMSO and Cyber Capabilities
FOR more than 70 years, ELT has been a world leader in electronic defence systems. Thanks to innovative management of the electromagnetic spectrum, achieved through proprietary and integrated technologies. ELT … Read More