Jane's Defense News

Indonesia's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed in a statement that its plan to procure Sukhoi Su-35 'Flanker-E' multirole combat aircraft from Russia has been delayed due to "uncertainty" over issues related to technology transfers. The MoD said that the proposed procurement was

Private equity firm JF Lehman announced on 4 May that the company had acquired BEI Precision Systems and Space Company (BEI PSSC). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. US-based BEI PSSC designs, develops, and manufactures a range of positioning systems, accelerometers, and scanners for

China is increasing the intensity and difficulty levels of exercises conducted by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) in a bid to boost the service's combat readiness, the state-owned China Daily newspaper reported on 5 May, citing a statement by the PLAAF. Whereas exercises in the past

The first of two Austal-built Cape-class patrol boats has entered service with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), according to a statement by Australian minister for defence industry Christopher Pyne on 5 May. ADV Cape Fourcroy was commissioned in early May in a ceremony held at HMAS Stirling naval

Recent information from Chinese, Russian, and Ukrainian sources reveals an uptick in activity by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation on its FC-31 lightweight fighter programme. The 'second prototype' of what has been billed as a stealthy design is reported to have flown in December 2016 and was

Key Points Singapore has commissioned its first Littoral Mission Vessel Vessel inducted in conjunction with the Republic of Singapore Navy's golden jubilee celebrations The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has formally inducted its first Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV). The 80 m platform, which

Key Points Singapore has commissioned its first Littoral Mission Vessel Platform significantly bolsters the Republic of Singapore Navy's maritime patrol and interdiction capabilities The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has inducted its first Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) and declared the

Key Points USN will move Future Frigate requirements to support independent or CSG operation Area air defence, communications, EW, and radar systems are areas of focus USN officials have discussed capability requirements for the Future Frigate that would enable it to combine with carrier strike

BAE Systems has announced that it has recruited Czech cable assemblies manufacturer Ray Service to produce components relating to a Swedish vehicle-mounted mortar system as the UK group looks to strengthen its position to replace the Czech Republic’s legacy fleet of BMP-2 infantry fighting

The Indian government has formally incorporated a joint venture (JV) with Russia to build Kamov Ka-226T 'Hoodlum' light multirole helicopters for the Indian Armed Forces. The Indian embassy in Moscow said in a statement that the JV was incorporated by the Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 2

Key Points USN awards initial LRIP contract for nine systems Navy will compete follow-on LRIP and FRP awards The US Navy awarded Raytheon a USD327.14 million contract for the first low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR), known as SPY-6(V), for the Flight

A user-trial of India's nuclear-capable two-stage Agni 2 medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) from Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha on 4 May was unsuccessful, according to official Indian defence sources. Conducted by India's Strategic Forces Command (SFC), the Defence Research and Development

Applied Research Associates(ARA) has announced the acquisition of US unmanned technologies firm Neya Systems. Terms of the transaction – announced on 4 May – were not disclosed. Neya Systems produces the UxInterceptor unmanned ground vehicle and also technologies relating to autonomy,

Brazil's military and civilian Geostationary Communications Satellite (Satélite Geoestacionário de Defesa e Comunicações: SGDC) was launched on 4 May. SGDC was sent towards orbit on a 780-ton Ariane 5 ECA rocket built by Airbus Safran Launchers for Arianespace, and launched from

ONE civilian was killed and another was wounded in armed clashes between two militants and security forces after the militants took position and opened fire near the 4th police district in the city of Kandahar in Afghanistan's Kandahar province on 3 May, Khaama Press reported. The two militants -

Australian shipbuilder Austal announced on 26 April that it had cut the first steel plate for the SEA 3036 Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement programme. Under the programme Austal will build 19 vessels that will be donated to 12 Pacific Island nations as part of Australia's security assistance to the

Western Australian-based naval shipbuilder Austal has established a joint venture (JV) with German shipyard Fassmer to support a joint bid to build and supply offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Austal said on 5 May that the JV will be based at a new facility in

Key Points BAE Systems Inc. is anticipating production for electronic systems on the F-35 programme will grow rapidly The company does not see any big shift from Trump's 'Buy American' initiative BAE Systems Inc., the US subsidiary of British giant BAE Systems Plc, is anticipating some boom years

Key Points Boeing's latest KC-46 tanker type test aircraft flies again The programme is inching closer to delivering aircraft Boeing's newest KC-46 aerial refuelling tanker made its second flight on 2 May after making its first on 29 April, according to a company spokesman. Boeing spokesman

China has reiterated its opposition to US involvement in the disputes over parts of the South China Sea (SCS). "The issue of the South China Sea is between China and some members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations [ASEAN], rather than between China and the entire ASEAN or between