Japan has chosen General Atomics’ SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle program. The decision follows a trial period known as the Medium-Altitude, Long Endurance RPA System Trial Operations Project, during which the defense force used the SeaGuardian for various tests, including evaluating its potential to replace...
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New US Commerce Rules Target Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Export to China
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has introduced new rules to prevent China from accessing U.S.-made semiconductor manufacturing equipment and software tools that can advance its weapon systems and artificial intelligence and computing capabilities for military applications. The bureau said the rule package also includes controls on high-bandwidth memory, new red...
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Orbit Communication to Supply Israel With Next-Gen Satcom Terminals
Israeli company Orbit Communication Systems will supply multipurpose satellite communication terminals to Israel under a contract worth about $9.1 million. The Israeli Ministry of Defense expects to deploy the terminals on mobile and stationary ground platforms. Once the ministry receives the initial orders in 2025, the Orbit product is expected to improve the Israeli armed...
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US OKs $65M Sale of Tactical Comms Support Services to Taiwan
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential foreign military sale worth $65 million for extended support services related to Taiwan’s tactical communications network. The possible sale involves follow-on support services for Improved Mobile Subscriber Equipment and Experimental Force systems, which the the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States had...
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State Department Approves Taiwan’s Acquisition of F-16 Parts, Support Services
The U.S. Department of Defense has approved Taiwan’s request to acquire spare components and support services for the F-16 aircraft and active electronically scanned array radar, or AESA. The proposed $320 million foreign military sale, coursed through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, covers the purchase of critical spare and...
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US Hands Over First Beechcraft Training Aircraft to Vietnam
Textron Aviation Defense has delivered five Beechcraft T-6C Texan II training aircraft to Vietnam‘s Phan Thiet Airbase. The delivery, the first batch of aircraft procured to support Hanoi’s pilot training program, fulfills part of a first-of-its-kind Foreign Military Sales program between the U.S. Air Force and the Vietnam Air Defense Air Force. The remaining planes...
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Israel Bares Acquisition Plans for New Missile Ships, Tactical Vehicles
Israel has greenlit the procurement of new advanced naval vessels and armored vehicles, following recommendations from the Nagel Commission on force building. The government established the commission after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks to review the country’s defense acquisitions and enhancements. The multibillion-dollar deals approved by the Israel Military Procurement Ministerial Committee will include five...
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Australia Confirms MHI, Thyssenkrupp Down-Selection for Future Frigates Project
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and German firm Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems are now eligible to secure a contract for designing future general-purpose frigates for Australia. The Australian Ministry of Defence formally announced the down-selection on Monday. Earlier, the Australian Financial Review reported that the Albanese government has narrowed down the list of contractors eligible for...
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International Defense Leaders Express Concern Over Growing Russia, China, North Korea Ties
Defense officials who attended the Halifax International Security Forum over the weekend said growing cooperation between China, North Korea and Russia poses a significant threat to international order. Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, said North Korea volunteering its soldiers to bolster Russian forces in Ukraine could result in Moscow repaying the gesture...
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Saab Partners With Thales, ST Engineering in Singapore Air Traffic Modernization Initiative
Swedish firm Saab has agreed to support the long-term development and modernization of Singapore’s Air Traffic Management infrastructure in collaboration with French defense contractor Thales and Singapore company ST Engineering. The partnership will see Saab’s fully integrated automation and digital tower suite integrated into the Southeast Asian nation’s ATM system, improving all aspects of its...