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US, UK to Develop Electric Drive System for Military Vehicles

QinetiQ has forged a partnership with AM General to develop a hybrid electric drive system to be integrated into the Humvee military vehicle.

IAI, MBDA to Collaborate on Ground-Based Air Defense Systems

Israel Aerospace Industries and MBDA Germany have signed an agreement to collaborate in the field of ground-based air defense systems.

SAIC Wins Taiwanese MK-48 Torpedo Modification Contract

SAIC has been awarded a $123 million contract to modify the Taiwanese Navy’s MK-48 Mod 7 torpedoes.

Russia to Resume Sub-Launched Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile Tests in 2024

Russia has announced that submarine flight development tests of the Tsirkon hypersonic missile will resume in 2024.

Japan Defense Ministry Seeks Record $6.7 Bn Extra Budget

Japan's defense ministry is seeking a record $6.7 billion additional spending this financial year to speed up purchases of military equipment.

Saab Begins Gripen E Fighter Deliveries to Brazil, Sweden

Saab has announced the serial production of the Gripen E fighter, presenting six aircraft to be delivered to the Brazilian and Swedish air forces.

43 Killed in Clashes in Sudan’s Restive Darfur: UN

At least 43 people have been killed in days of fighting between herders in Sudan's western Darfur region.

Northrop Demonstrates Mini-CNI System

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated its mini-communications, navigation, and identification system for use in supporting US Army.

Second US Delegation Visits Taiwan This Month

A group of US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan, the second such delegation this month.

Saab Launches High-Mast Giraffe 4A AESA Radar 

Swedish defense giant Saab has launched a high-mast solution for its Giraffe 4A active electronically scanned array radar.

Rheinmetall to Acquire German Drone Manufacturer EMT

Defense and technology firm Rheinmetall has announced that it is acquiring fellow German company and drone manufacturer EMT.

Three Soldiers, 11 Jihadists Killed in Burkina: Army

Three soldiers and 11 suspected jihadists were killed when an army unit came under fire in northern Burkina Faso, the military said on Thursday.

US Navy Developing Satellite-Independent Navigation System

The US Navy has begun developing a satellite-independent navigation technology for regions where the GPS is not operational.

Boeing Australia Inks $60M Poseidon Maintenance Contract

Boeing Defence Australia has signed a $60 million P-8A Poseidon aircraft deeper maintenance contract with the Australian government.

India Approves $671M Russian AK-203 Rifle Production Deal

India has approved a deal with Russia to locally manufacture 750,000 AK-203 assault rifles for the Indian Army.

US Navy Ground Tests MQ-25 Stingray Aerial Refueling Drone

The US Navy recently conducted its maiden ground test of the MQ-25 Stingray aerial refueling drone, taking another step towards its deployment by 2024.