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27 March

India Orders Over 300 Local 155mm Towed Guns for $805 Million

The Indian Ministry of Defence has contracted a pair of domestic firms for the collective procurement of 307 indigenously developed towed artillery systems.

27 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Bids Submitted for South Korea’s Black Hawk Fleet Upgrade

Korea Aerospace Industries and Korean Air Lines have submitted bids for the upgrade of the South Korean military’s fleet of UH-60P Black Hawk helicopters.

27 March

Bombardier Challenger 650 photographed on May 9, 2019 from Wolfe Air Learjet 25B from KTRM

Rojoef Manuel

Bombardier to Supply Two Challenger 650 Jets for Australian ISR Ops

Bombardier Defense has secured a contract to deliver two Challenger 650 business jets for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in Australia.

27 March

Hanwha Defense Australia Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles conduct a live fire demonstration during LAND 400 Phase 3 user evaluation trials at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. *** Local Caption *** Valued at between $18.1 billion and $27.1 billion, LAND 400 Phase 3 is the largest acquisition project in the Australian Armys history. The contenders for a new Infantry Fighting Vehicle are the Hanwha Defense Australia Redback and the Rheinmetall Defence Australia KF41 Lynx. Both tenderers have each delivered three prototype vehicles which are being extensively tested as part of a two-year Risk Mitigation Activity. Captured in this collection are activities undertaken at Puckapunyal, Victoria in June 2021, including extensive user evaluation trials and a live fire event. A decision on the preferred tenderer is expected to be presented to Government for consideration in 2022.

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha, Penske Team for Australian Army Redback Engine Production

Hanwha Defence Australia and Penske Australia have partnered to assemble, evaluate, and provide engines for the Australian Army’s upcoming Redback infantry fighting vehicles.

27 March

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea’s Kim Oversees Test of New ‘Suicide Drones’

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of new suicide and reconnaissance drones featuring AI technology, state media said Thursday, adding to concerns over Pyongyang's deepening military cooperation with Russia.

26 March

Joe Saballa

Malaysia Acquires Turkish Vessel Capable of 30-Day Continuous Operations

Malaysia has acquired a large Multi-Purpose Mission Ship from Turkish shipbuilder Desan, valued at $68.8 million.

26 March

Christine Casimiro

Australia to Receive EW, ISR Aircraft From L3Harris After Delayed Deliveries

Australia will receive its long-delayed electronic warfare (EW) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft from L3Harris this year.

26 March

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Unveils ‘Endeavor Manta’ – A Ukraine-Inspired Drone Boat for Asymmetric Warfare

The Taiwanese military has unveiled its first domestically built unmanned surface vessel, drawing significant inspiration from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

26 March

A Bushmaster Electric Protected Mobility Vehicle after being unveiled during the Chief of Army Symposium 2022

Giulia Bernacchi

Thales Australia Tests Counter-Drone Systems on Bushmaster Vehicle

Thales Australia has tested the Bushmaster armored vehicle with Dedrone by Axon’s counter-drone systems in Thales' Bendigo facility.

26 March

Staff Writer With AFP

China Poses Biggest Military Threat to US: Intel Report

China is the top threat to American interests globally, according to a US intelligence report released Tuesday, which said Beijing was making progress in its military and cyber capabilities.

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