US Army to launch ten SHORAD battalions
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The US Army is working on rebuilding a short-range air defence (SHORAD) capability to defend manoeuvre units against aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and cruise missiles.
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New Zealand gives approval for acquisition of new military vehicles
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The New Zealand Government has approved two projects to procure high mobility utility light vehicles and protected vehicle mediums to replace the existing vehicles that have reached the end of their life.
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Canada extends command of Nato training mission in Iraq
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The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will command a Nato training mission in Iraq until November 2020 to help build sustainable defence and security institutions.
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Nato multinational munition projects attract new participants
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Nato has welcomed four allied countries as participants of two ongoing multinational munition projects in land and air domains.
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US and Ukraine sign MoU for conventional weapons stockpiles management
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The US Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ukraine to enhance the safety and security of the European nation's conventional weapons stockpiles.
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US Army tests AH-64E Version 6 Apache enhanced capabilities
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The US Army has performed an operation test of an upgraded AH-64E Apache helicopter at West Fort Hood, Texas, to test its enhanced capabilities.
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Industry partners conduct Javelin flight test on JLTV platform
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Industry partners have flight tested the Javelin anti-tank, guided munition weapon system on board Oshkosh Defense’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).
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UK to continue to support Nato KFOR peace mission in Kosovo
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The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to supporting the mission of Nato-led international peacekeeping force in Kosovo (KFOR).
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Destruction of last US chemical weapons stockpile gets underway
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A Bechtel-led team has commenced the destruction of the final stockpile of US chemical weapons at a plant in Kentucky, US.
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US Army retrofits Stinger missiles with proximity fuses for drones
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The US Army is retrofitting Raytheon-built Stinger surface-to-air missiles with proximity fuses to allow soldiers to perform counter-drone missions.
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