Heckler & Koch Introduces Russian 7.62x39mm Calibres
German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch plans to introduce the Soviet-design 7.62x39mm round.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Navy / Maritime
U.S. Marine Corps Retires AV-8B
The U.S. Marine Corps demonstrated AV-8B Harrier II for the final time on May 11 and 12, 2024, before switching to F-35B jets.
Weapon / Missile
Romania Acquires AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Romania of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Missiles for an estimated cost of $340.8 million.
Air
The Republic of Korea Air Force to retire F-4E jets in 2024
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) prepares to retire legacy F-4E jets in June 2024. Four aircraft conducted the fleet's final flight on 9 May 2024.
Navy / Maritime
UK Plans Land Attack Capability for Future Frigates
The UK has announced its intention to equip its future frigates, Type 26 and Type 31, with long-range land attack capabilities to combat new threats.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
The U.S. and Japan Cooperate on Hypersonic Missile Defence
This week, the U.S. and Japan signed an agreement to cooperate on the development of a hypersonic missile interceptor.
Air
The U.S. Trains F-35 Pilots on Maintenance
The U.S. will train its F-35 fighter pilots on basic level aircraft maintenance to enhance the deployability of the fighters.
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Prepares for Unmanned Systems Forces
Following its rapid gain of experience with unmanned systems during the war, Ukraine is preparing to form an Unmanned Systems Force.
Homeland Security
Expo and Air Show
SEDEC 2024 to Open Its Doors In Ankara
The SEDEC 2024 homeland security and defence exhibition, which aims to boost exports, will be held between May 21 and 23 at ATO Congresium Ankara.
Unmanned Systems
Iran Reveals Specifications of Shaheed-238 Kamikaze UAV
Technical specifications of Iran’s turbojet-powered Shaheed-238 kamikaze UAV have surfaced in local Iranian media.
Land
Estonia Visits Otokar for ARMA 6X6 Acquisition
Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) visited the Otokar facility to receive further information about ARMA 6x6 procurement processes.
Land
Russia Showcases New Military Pickup Truck
A military pickup named AG-34 was spotted during Russia’s 2024 Victory Day Parade, celebrating the victory over Germany in WWII.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Modernisation
Upgraded Oruç Reis Frigate Spotted with GÖKDENİZ CIWS
Turkish Navy’s TCG Oruç Reis frigate (F-245) undergoing Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) was spotted with GÖKDENİZ CIWS by the photographer Oğuz Eroğuz.
Navy / Maritime
Investment
UK to Build Six New Amphibious Warships for Royal Navy
Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom, Grant Shapps, announced they would build six new warships for the Royal Navy.
