Indonesian A400M build progressing well
The first of Indonesia’s two Airbus A400M multirole tanker and transport aircraft has entered the company’s Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Seville.
The company announced...
Australia signs for Nammo F-35A APEX ammunition
Norwegian ammunition specialist Nammo announced that it has signed a contract to deliver its advanced 25 mm x 137 APEX PGU-47/U ammunition for the...
Uncrewed Eyes Look East
Longer range/endurance UAVs make a different to the tyranny of distance when it comes down to ISR.
For full situational awareness, governments and their armed...
South Korea launches L-SAM II development
South Korea's Defense Acquisition and Program Administration (DAPA) has launched development of the next generation long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM) system called the L-SAM II.
DAPA...
Maritime Self-Defense Force Seeking “Performance Based Logistics” for Aircraft Maintenance
On December 12, the Maritime Staff Office of the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) announced plans to procure aircraft maintenance services starting in fiscal...
Japan seeks large AMRAAM order
Japan has requested to acquire 1,200 new AIM-120C-8/D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 2 January.
The...
Boeing Japan Secures ATLA Contract for Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Simulations
On December 10, it was made public that the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has concluded a contract with Boeing Japan Co., Ltd....
New Zealand’s C-130J fleet delivered
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has taken delivery of all five Lockheed C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft in late December 2020, the Ministry...
Prize Fighters Tussle at Exercise Pitch Black 2024
Largest ever exercise draws in international air forces fielding over 130 fast-jets.
Australia hosted its largest ever fast-jet exercise from 12 July through to 2...
South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae development moves closer to production
South Korean defence prime Hanwha Aerospace announced in late November that it has signed a ₩473.1 billion contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for...