Defense Brief Editorial
France’s lead Barracuda submarine takes to sea
FS Suffren is scheduled for delivery later this year.
DARPA postpones artificial intelligence dog fight event due to COVID-19
The winning AI will eventually fly a simulated dogfight against an experienced fighter pilot to test the AI’s mettle.
Canada, US stage bi-national air defense exercise near border
The US Air National Guard and Royal Canadian Air Force came together near the US and Canadian border for a bi-national air...
German Type 212 sub U33 forced to dry dock for torpedo...
The navy said the leakage had been identified last week, while the crew was at sea.
ROK Air Force receives final Cheongung surface-to-air missile systems
Deliveries of the Cheongung medium range surface-to-air missile systems to the Republic of Korea Air Forces (ROKAF) have been completed, South Korea's...
France, Germany sign Main Ground Combat System framework agreement
The Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) will replace replace the German Leopard 2 and the French Leclerc main battle tanks.
US Marine Corps issues RFP for hearing enhancement devices
The system is expected to allow marines to wear hearing protection, yet still enable them to communicate and understand their surroundings.
Saab starts AESA X-band fighter radar trials
The host aircraft during the air trial was a Gripen D fighter aircraft
Pakistan sinks former Royal Navy frigate in missile firing drill
The 40-year-old frigate was targeted by anti-ship missiles from Pakistan Navy ships and aircraft.
US carrier Nimitz underway for final pre-deployment training
The navy said the Nimitz completed a 27-day quarantine period and tested all hands for COVID-19 prior to departure.
