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9 October

Sea

Raytheon’s Barracuda Naval Mine Killer Aces First Hydrodynamic Test

Raytheon’s Barracuda Mine Neutralization System has successfully completed its first hydrodynamic test, bringing it closer to full-scale production and fielding.

9 October

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Hanwha Awards Training Systems Contract for Australia’s Redback IFV

Hanwha Defense has contracted Thomas Global Systems to supply immersive trainers for Canberra’s upcoming Redback infantry fighting vehicles.

9 October

Air

A Mirage 2000 of the French Air Force in the Norwegian airspace during exercise Trident Juncture 2018 on Oct 28. With around 50,000 personnel participating in Trident Juncture 2018, it is one of the largest NATO exercises in recent years. Around 250 aircraft, 65 vessels and more than 10,000 vehicles are involved in the exercise in Norway. Photo by Jean-Luc Brunet / Armée de l'Air / Défense

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive French Mirage 2000 Jets by First Half of 2025

France’s Ministry of Defense is planning to send the first tranche of French-made Mirage 2000 aircraft to Ukraine in the first half of 2025.

9 October

Air

AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Completes First Flight of Thailand’s ‘Little Bird’ Helicopter

Boeing has completed the maiden flight of the Royal Thai Army’s future AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter in Mesa, Arizona.

9 October

Europe

Joe Saballa

French Army to Test Ability to Face Russia in ‘High-Intensity Conflict’

The French Army will evaluate its capacity to confront Russia in a potential “high-intensity conflict” similar to that in Ukraine.

9 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Military Identifies Critical Weapons Yet to Be Supplied to Ukraine

The US military has compiled a list of defense systems it considers essential for Ukraine’s fight against Russia but that have yet to be provided to the war-torn nation.

9 October

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Indonesian Army Receives 560 Locally Produced Armored Vehicles

Indonesian army received 560 locally produced medium tanks and tactical transport vehicles for defensive operations and peacekeeping missions.

9 October

Exercises

The US Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), steams in formation with ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy, and Indian Navy during Exercise Malabar 2022

Christine Casimiro

Quad Nations Join Forces in Malabar 2024 Naval Exercises

Australia, India, Japan, and the US, collectively known as the “Quad,” have commenced the 28th Malabar Naval Exercises.

9 October

Technology

Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD) simultaneously integrates short range air defense, counter-rocket artillery and mortar and counter-unmanned aerial systems missions.

Christine Casimiro

Northrop Unveils AI-Powered Upgrade for Forward Area Air Defense System

Northrop Grumman has integrated an artificial intelligence feature into its Forward Area Air Defense system, enhancing counter-drone operations for the US and its allies.

9 October

Americas