Singapore to Replace Aging C-130B Transport Aircraft With Secondhand C-130Hs
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is moving ahead with a partial refresh of its airlift fleet by purchasing pre-owned Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft to replace its oldest C-130B models.
Airbus to Provide Thailand With Upgraded A330 Tanker Transport Aircraft
The Royal Thai Air Force has placed an order for an Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus, an advanced version of the A330 aircraft.
Sandia Labs Unveils Mobile Vault for Nuclear Weapons Transport
US state-owned research and development center Sandia National Laboratories has produced a high-security vault supporting rapid transport of nuclear weapons between temporary and remote sites.
Netherlands to Repurpose Train Cars for Battlefield Medical Use
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is negotiating the procurement of decommissioned train cars to convert them into mobile platforms for wounded troop transport.
AI-Driven Suite From MIT Aims to Streamline Military Medevac, Mass Casualty Ops
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is developing AI and machine learning solutions to enhance the medical logistics operations of the US Transportation Command.
US Army Launches Uber, Lyft Ride-Share on Military Bases
The US Army has teamed with Uber and Lyft for a ride-sharing program to boost transportation access for soldiers and their families living on base.
South Korea Drops F-35B Carrier, Opts for UAV Command Ship
South Korea will prioritize developing a multi-purpose command ship instead of a previously proposed F-35B-armed light aircraft carrier.
India’s Grounded ‘Dhruv’ Choppers Back in Action for Counter-Terror Ops
The Indian Army’s grounded Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters have been cleared to resume operations following a deadly terrorist attack in the Jammu and Kashmir region.
REGENT Bags $10M to Advance High-Speed, Low-Radar Seaglider for US Marines
Rhode Island-based REGENT Craft will enter a second phase to further demonstrate its seaglider vehicle for US Marine Corps defense operations.
Trump Considering ‘Alternatives’ to Boeing for Air Force One Contract
Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration was "looking at alternatives" to Boeing following delays in delivering two new models of the US presidential Air Force One plane.
Bombardier Launches Swiss Air Force’s First Global 7500 Jet
Canadian firm Bombardier Defense has unveiled the Swiss Air Force’s first Global 7500 long-range multimission aircraft.
HII Starts Construction of 16th San Antonio Amphibious Transport Dock
HII has begun the construction of the 16th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock vessel in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
STM to Produce Oiler and Logistics Vessels for Portuguese Navy
Portugal has awarded Turkish defense company STM a contract to build two Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ships (AOR+) for the navy.
Airbus to Upgrade Poland’s C-295 Military Tactical Transport Fleet
Poland has awarded Airbus a contract to upgrade its fleet of 16 C-295M military tactical transport aircraft for $107.8 million.
Slovakia Picks Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as New Tactical Airlifter
Slovakia has selected Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its new military transport aircraft, marking a significant step in modernizing its airlift capabilities.
Estonian Military Accepts First G410 Transport Trucks From Scania
The Estonian Defence Forces has received the initial tranche of G410 trucks as part of an ongoing acquisition with Swedish company Scania.
Two Additional New Zealand Super Hercules Arrive in Whenuapai
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has accepted its second and third C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft at Base Auckland, Whenuapai.
US Army Picks Rheinmetall, HDT for Small Robotic Transport Vehicle Program
The US Army has selected Rheinmetall and HDT Expeditionary Systems for the final phase of its Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport Increment II program.
New Zealand Starts Market Research for Boeing 757 Military Airlifter Replacement
New Zealand has begun coordinating with the defense industry in its plans to replace the air force’s Boeing 757 transport aircraft.
Chantiers de l’Atlantique Launches Second French Navy Logistics Support Ship
Chantiers de l’Atlantique has launched the French Navy’s second Logistics Support Ship, the Jacques Stosskopf, in Saint-Nazaire.
Supacat Unveils Low-Cost Medium Utility Vehicle With 3.5T Capacity
British vehicle manufacturer Supacat has introduced its newest innovation: a low-cost medium utility vehicle with a 3.5-ton payload capacity.
Austal Lays Keel of US Navy’s 16th Spearhead Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship
Austal has laid the keel of the US Navy’s 16th Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship in Mobile, Alabama.
Austal Launches 15th US Navy Spearhead Logistics Ship
Austal has launched the US Navy’s 15th Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport vessel in Mobile, Alabama.
DEFCON AI Delivers Logistics Planning System to US Air Force
DEFCON AI has delivered a modeling, simulation, and analysis system to the US Air Force to amplify its logistics planning capabilities.
