Defense Brief Editorial
Argentina receives first offshore patrol vessel ARA Bouchard from France
Former Gowind-class corvette L'Adroit has become the Argentine Navy's first French-built and delivered offshore patrol vessel A.R.A Bouchard after it was handed...
US Air Force names newest helicopters Grey Wolf
The helicopters will provide security and support for the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile fields.
Pentagon, Sikorsky tackle CH-53K King Stallion engine integration issues
The ongoing engine integration issue for the US Marine Corps' CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter has been resolved through joint efforts between...
Oshkosh lands $803 million order for 2,721 JLTVs
The Pentagon has awarded Oshkosh Defense an $803.9 million contract for the production and delivery of 2,721 joint light tactical vehicles (JLTVs)....
US Army orders additional 60 M109A7 howitzers
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a $249 million contract modification to complete an additional 60 M109A7 self-propelled howitzers that will...
Leonardo demonstrates radar warning receivers for future Tempest fighter
Leonardo UK, part of the industrial team developing the Tempest 6th-generation fighter jet, has demonstrated the performance of new radar receiver/warner technology...
Royal Navy Type 23 frigate Lancaster returns to fleet after four...
HMS Lancaster has returned home to Her Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth after completing a major refit.
Big-ticket items are...
Australia retires PC-9/A aircraft
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bid farewell to the PC-9/A aircraft after more than 30 years of flying operations on December...
HII launches second Ford-class carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)
Future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the US Navy’s newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was launched at Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News...
Denmark deploys transport helicopters to French mission in Mali
Denmark has deployed two EH101 transport helicopters and up to 70 personnel to the France-led operation Barkhane in the Sahel region. The...
