Defense Brief Editorial
Gripen development simulator opens in Brazil
The S-Rig in São Paulo State is the first Gripen development simulator installed outside of Sweden.
Afghan Air Force receives five more 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters
US-based MD Helicopters has delivered the final five of thirty new MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters for the Afghan Air Force.
Canada’s first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship starts trials
The future HMCS Harry DeWolf, the first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) to be built for the Royal Canadian Navy, has...
Russia commissions seventh Improved Kilo-class sub Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
The Russian Navy has commissioned its seventh Improved Kilo (Project 636.3) submarine Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in a ceremony in St. Petersburg.
Australian P-8A Poseidon completes first Middle East mission
The deployment was part of Australia’s broader contribution to the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC).
Boeing to retrofit Saudi Arabian AH-6i helicopters with APKWS II
Boeing has been awarded a $10.7 million foreign military sales contract for the integration and retrofit of 23 Saudi Arabian AH-6i light...
UK F-35B jets complete first phase of trials aboard HMS Queen...
The jets disembarked after five weeks of operations off the US east coast.
US F-35As start second combat deployment to Middle East
For the second time this year, US airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings deployed F-35A Lighting IIs into combat.
French aircraft carrier starts final drill ahead of 2020 deployment
The high-profile drill will involve helicopter carriers, air warfare destroyers and frigates, in addition to the aircraft carrier.
German Coast Guard commissions final Potsdam-class offshore patrol vessel
The 86-meter OPVs feature a flight deck that accommodate the Super Puma medium helicopter and have enough storage space for five mission containers.
