Defense Brief Editorial
Australia orders additional Enhanced F88 rifles from Thales
The Australian government has announced a contract for the delivery of an additional 8,500 Enhanced F88 (EF88) weapon systems to the Australian...
Firefighting efforts continue on USS Bonhomme Richard
Firefighting teams are still battling the fire which broke out on amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard on Sunday morning in San...
Australian frigate docks for internet connectivity upgrade for crew
The Anzac-class frigate will also undergo a maintenance package focused on the ship’s systems and propulsion plant.
Sailors injured in fire aboard US amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard
The fire broke out in the ship's well deck after an explosion had been reported.
Brazilian Navy receives second UH-17 for Antarctic missions
The Brazilian Navy has received its second H135 from helicopter manufacturer Airbus on July 10.
Referred to as UH-17...
Airbus announces industry team for Australian special forces helicopter bid
Airbus Helicopters announced it has teamed up with over 20 Australian partners to form Team Nightjar, a consortium that will try to...
Italian Army receives first AW169 training helicopter
The Italian Army has taken delivery of its first AW169 basic training twin engine helicopter from Italian defense contractor Leonardo in a...
Belgium, Germany sign up for Mk 54 lightweight torpedo purchases
Belgium and Germany are looking to buy Raytheon-built Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes to boost their respective anti-submarine warfare capabilities, according to a...
Indian Air Force receives final batch of Apache helicopters
The Indian Air Force has taken delivery of the final batch of five AH-64E Apache helicopters from Boeing.
With...
Japan cleared for $23bn buy of 105 F-35 fighters
The purchase includes 63 F-35A and 42 F-35B STOVL aircraft.
