Jeremy Binnie

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An M1A2 Abrams tank from the 35th Martyr Armoured Brigade displayed at the Gulf Defence and Aerospace show in December 2017. (Janes/James Bingham)The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed that Kuwait is keeping at least some of its original M1A2 tanks in service alongside its new M1A2K tanks when it announced on 4 June that the US Department of State has approved the sale of sustainment support for both types.

3 weeks ago | janes.com | Jeremy Binnie

A still from the television coverage of the NDF parade on 2 June 2025 shows a probable ASN-209 UAV. (Namibian Broadcasting Corporation)The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) included what appeared to be a Chinese-made ASN-209 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in its 65th anniversary parade at Grootfontein airbase on 2 June.

3 weeks ago | janes.com | Jeremy Binnie

A still from a video released on 18 February shows Altaf , the UAE's first Falaj 3, at the Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025. (Emirates News Agency (WAM))The Kuwait Armed Forces announced a major naval procurement programme on 3 June, when it said the Emirati company Edge will manage the delivery of eight Falaj 3 missile patrol vessels and provide logistical and in-service support.

3 weeks ago | janes.com | Jeremy Binnie

NNS Faro (P197), NNS Shere (P198), and NNS Ikogosi (P165) during their commissioning at NNS Beecroft in Apapa. (Nigerian Navy)The Nigerian Navy commissioned three patrol vessels and three helicopters as part of its 69th anniversary celebrations on 31 May. The event was held at NNS Beecroft, the navy's base in Apapa, Lagos, and the new vessels were identified as NNS Faro (P197), NNS Shere (P198), and NNS Ikogosi (P165).

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A still from a video released on 28 May 2025 shows the emitter of one of two laser systems that Israel has successfully used against UAVs. (Israeli Ministry of Defense/Rafael Advanced Defense Systems)The Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on 28 May that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has carried out the first successful battlefield interceptions with high-power laser weapons.