Royal Navy Selects NSM
The Royal Navy has selected Kongsberg's NSM solution as a next-generation anti-ship surface-to-surface weapon.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Navy / Maritime
E/W
Saab to Build SIGINT Ship for Poland
Poland continues to make defence and armament acquisitions. The country inked an agreement with Saab for two intelligence ships.
Land
Modernisation
Patria Completed the XA-180 MLU Project in Finland
Patria has delivered the last Sisu Pasi XA-180 armoured personnel vehicle to the Finnish Army and completed the Mid-Life-Upgrade (MLU) project.
Weapon / Missile
Japan Considers Tomahawk Cruise Missile
According to the local media, Japan is considering a Tomahawk cruise missile acquisition. The reason for the information is increasing concerns in the region.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
US Deploys Eight MQ-9 Reaper UAVs to Greece
The US has deployed eight MQ-9 Reaper UAVs to Larissa Air Base in central Greece, where a new American base is being created.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
RAN Signs Contract to Acquire Five Bluebottle USVs
The Australian Ocius company has signed an agreement with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to provide five Bluebottle USVs in 2022.
Air
RTAF Received Two T-6TH Texan II Trainer Aircraft
The first batch of two Beechcraft T-6TH Texan II trainer aircraft for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has arrived in Thailand.
Weapon / Missile
Finland to acquire AIM 9X and JSOW
The State Department approved a possible FMS to the Finland of AIM 9X Block II tactical missiles, AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapons (JSOW).
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Indian Navy Participates in Exercise of Oman Navy
Two Indian Navy vessels INS Trikand (F51) guided missile frigate, and INS Sumitra (P59) offshore patrol vessel, will conduct joint exercises with Omani Navy.
Land
Brazil Selects Centauro II
Brazil selected Centauro II 8x8 fire support vehicles. The system will be the next wheeled dedicated platform for the Brazilian Armed Forces.
Weapon / Missile
New Capability for MIM-104F PAC-3
The U.S. Army conducted a successful launch test with the Remote Interceptor Guidance (RIG-360) capability MIM-104F PAC-3 system.
Ammunition
U.S. Navy Declares IOC for Boeing’s HAAWC
Boeing’s High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability passed the requirements for IOC status from the U.S. Navy.
Weapon / Missile
North Korea Tests the “World’s Most Powerful” ICBM
Kim Jong Un declares North Korea's ambition for the world's most powerful nuclear force. Military promotions follow recent ballistic missile launch.
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Receives Six Primoco One 150 Reconnaissance Drones
Ukraine has received a new shipment of weapons and other equipment from Luxembourg, including six Primoco One 150 reconnaissance drones.
