NATO Exercise Dynamic Mariner 22 Begun
NATO's Exercise Dynamic Mariner, with the broadest participation in the Mediterranean in 2022, began on September 11 from Aksaz Naval Base.
Defence News
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Air
Modernisation
First Upgraded F-16 Viper Jets Arrived in Greece
On Monday, the first two of 83 upgraded F-16 jets arrived at the Tanagra Airbase in Greece. Greece hopes to receive at least six more jets by the end of 2022.
Air
Embraer has completed MAFFS II flight tests for the C-390
Embraer has completed the flight test for the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System certification campaign (MAFFS II) to be fitted with the C-390 Millennium.
Navy / Maritime
The Philippines Puts First Two Acero-class FAIC Into Service
The Philippine Navy has formally brought the first two Acero-Class Fast Attack Interdiction Crafts (FAIC) into service with the ceremonies held in Manila.
Air
E/W
Rafael Unveils Sky Shield Airborne E/W System Pod
Rafael has released a video of the Sky Shield, a Smart Airborne EW Escort Jammer and Electronic Attack System in a Compact Pod.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Logistics
Pakistan Receives Support for F-16s
The U.S. State Department announced the possible FMS to Pakistan as it approves the $450 million Pakistan F-16 fleet support program.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Ukroboronprom and Honeywell signed MoU at MSPO
Ukroboronprom signed a cooperation agreement with Honeywell at MSPO Poland to manufacture some Honeywell products or spare parts in Ukraine.
Land
Russia introduces BMR-3M Vepr Mine Ssweepers in Donbas
The Russian military started to use the latest BMR-3M Vepr version armoured mine clearance combat vehicle In Donbas to clear minefields.
Air
Sensors
USAF Activates the First Squadron of F-16s with AESA Radar
USAF has activated the 480th Fighter Squadron as the first USAF F-16CM squadron to be equipped with an AESA radar system.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
The Spanish Navy Replaces Harpoons with NSM
The Spanish Navy decided to replace the Harpoon missiles, which are currently out of service, with the Naval Strike Missile (NSM).
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Ukraine Launches New VILKHA 300 mm MLRS at MSPO 2022 Poland
The Ukrainian defence industry introduced an updated VILKHA 300 mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS ) version based on the 8X8 truck chassis.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
İkinci: LEVENT CIWS Tests will Begin Soon
Roketsan General Manager Murat Ikinci announced that the LEVENT Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) firing tests would begin soon.
Land
Ireland Orders 31 m MGB Modular Bridge to WFEL
The Irish Defence Force has awarded a contract to WFEL for 31 m modular Medium Girder Bridge (MGB).
Land
Logistics
Czech Republic Buys Tatra 815-7 6X6 Truck
Czech Republic signed a contract to acquire 209 Tatra 815-7 heavy-duty trucks for a total value of over 1.9 billion CZK, (77.5 $ million ) on 30 August 2022.
