Jane's Defense News

With the deployment of six Lockheed Martin F-35s (three A models and three B models) to the United Kingdom for the Royal International Air Tattoo and Farnborough International Airshow this month - the type's largest international deployment so far - Lockheed Martin was able to use the opportunity to

South African aerospace and defence firm Paramount Group announced on 15 July that it had signed a collaboration agreement with UK defence equipment and technology firm QinetiQ. Under the agreement, signed at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow, the two companies have agreed to identify

Rocketsan has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) at Farnborough International Airshow 2016 to continue the development of its Stand-Off Missile (SOM) for internal carriage on the F-35. Under the terms of the contract Lockheed Martin MFC continue its work with

Roketsan has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) at Farnborough International Airshow 2016 to continue the development of its Stand-Off Missile (SOM) for internal carriage on the F-35. Under the terms of the contract Lockheed Martin MFC continue its work with

Thales is set to examine a range of new capabilities for its Fulmar X unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Speaking at the Farnborough International Airshow 2016, Raul de Santos Garcia, Fulmar customer service manager, told IHS Jane's that the company is working to integrate communications relay, AIS,

Militaries operating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) must focus on optimising the capabilities brought by mission suites if they are to maximise operational effects, according to Elad Aharonson, executive vice-president and general manager of Elbit Systems' ISTAR division. Speaking to IHS Jane's at

Roman Romanov, director general of Ukrainian defence industry holding UkrOboronProm, has outlined a number of areas for corporate development as the company faces issues such as import substitution and industrial development following the country's move to the west in 2014. Speaking to IHS Jane's

France's naval aviation (Aéronavale) officially retired the Super Etendard Modernisé (SEM) maritime strike aircraft from service on 12 July. The final five aircraft, which were flying with the Flottille 17F, will be kept in long-term storage, although the possibility of seeing them back

Key Points New functionality to integrate the MBDA Sea Venom and Thales Martlet missile systems Initial software releases will be delivered in early 2017 for rig testing at the Leonardo Helicopters facility in Yeovil General Dynamics Mission Systems UK has been awarded a contract by Leonardo

EVENT The Electoral Commission of Ghana announced on 14 July the possibility of a month's delay to the 7 November presidential and legislative elections. The announcement came in response to a Supreme Court ruling in May ordering the commission to re-register 56,000 voters who used identity cards

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced the introduction of a new general avionics system upgrade terminal that uses a wide range of applications to significantly enhance the onboard capabilities of fourth-generation fighter aircraft without affecting their existing avionics. The Integrated

After the recent revelation that China has a new variant of its Shang-class (Type 093) nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN), new images suggest there is at least one Jin-class (Type 094) nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) with similar modifications, called the Type 094A by some

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired its indigenously designed 155 mm/52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) to a range of 40 km at its Proof & Experimental Establishment in Balasore on the country's east coast. The Indian Ministry

India's Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Bell Helicopter have announced an intention to jointly develop and produce military and commercial helicopters for Indian markets. In a joint statement, the companies said collaboration would be focused on Indian "light-utility and

The Iraqi Army has captured Al-Qayyarah airbase: a location that will be turned into a logistical hub for the push towards the Islamic State-held city of Mosul, 64 km to the north. On 12 July the Iraqi Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that the airbase had been secured and released photographs

A Russian cargo aircraft carrying military aid from China landed in Kabul military airport on 3 July in a move that reflects Beijing's willingness to deepen its engagement with Afghanistan. Present at the first Chinese delivery of its kind to the Southwest Asian country were Afghanistan's national

Australian shipbuilder Austal on 4 July issued a profit warning for 2016 as the company revealed that preliminary results of the first two Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST) on the USS Jackson had led to a number of modifications to ship design and cost. The initial results of the FSST has meant that

Australian group Civmec is looking to expand its footprint in the Australian defence market by leveraging its acquisition, secured earlier this year, of naval shipbuilder Forgacs. Mike Deeks, the managing director of Forgacs Marine and Defence (a wholly owned subsidiary of Civmec), told IHS Jane's

Indian defence minister Manohar Parrikar has outlined a commitment to procure defence equipment from Indian industry despite new rules to allow, under certain conditions, up to 100% foreign investment in the sector. Speaking on 4 July at an event organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of

Key Points All-carbon launcher base weighs 19 kg Final development expected in 18-24 months Rheinmetall is developing a new lightweight remote-controlled missile launcher designed to equip a range of 4 x 4 and 6 x 6 tactical mobility vehicles with a short-range surface-to-air or