Defense Brief Editorial
US sub joining Japan’s submarine competition event
Japan is deploying two JMSDF submarines, four JMSDF ships, and multiple aircraft for the drill.
US cruiser seizes Iranian-built weapons in Arabian Sea
The weapons seized include 150 "Dehlavieh" anti-tank guided missiles, and other munitions and advanced weapons parts.
Canada nears completion of SMPV project with roll-out of final vehicle
The final of a total of 1,587 Standard Military Pattern vehicles built for the Canadian Armed Forces has been rolled-out in a...
Keel laid for US Navy’s second Navajo-class ship Cherokee Nation
The US Navy held a keel laying ceremony for the future USNS Cherokee Nation (T-ATS 7), its second Navajo-class of Towing, Salvage,...
Huntington Ingalls selling San Diego shipyard to Vigor
Virginia-based builder of US Navy aircraft carriers Huntington Ingalls Industries announced that its Technical Solutions business is selling its San Diego Shipyard...
European Future Combat Air System project enters demonstration phase
FCAS could begin flight tests as soon as 2026.
US Navy tests Trident II from ballistic missile submarine USS Maine
This launch marks 177 successful missile launches of the Trident II (D5 & D5LE) strategic weapon system (SWS).
Thai Air Force orders six H135 training helicopters
These are the first military training helicopters ordered by the Royal Thai Air Force.
Virginia-class submarine USS Washington returns from maiden deployment
USS Washington operated in the US European Command area of responsibility during its first operational deployment.
US Army awards GDMS $883m contract for training systems work
The US Army has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) a $883 million contract for the Consolidated Product Line Management Plus...
