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Jane's Information Group, commonly known as Jane's, is a UK-based publishing firm that focuses on subjects related to the military, aerospace, and transportation sectors. In 2007, it was purchased by IHS Inc., and now its databases and publications, which gather insights from open sources, are offered under the IHS Jane's and IHS labels.

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Philippines signs contract for new batch of FA-50PH aircraft

1 day ago | janes.com | Akhil Kadidal

The Philippines government seeks to complete the acquisition of an additional batch of KAI FA-50PH light combat aircraft by June 2030. (KAI)The Philippines has signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to acquire an additional batch of 12 FA-50PH light combat aircraft. The contract, which was announced on 3 June, is worth approximately USD700 million, South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on 5 June.
US Navy awards RTX's Raytheon follow-on contract for continued support of SPY-6 radars

2 days ago | janes.com | Michael Fabey

Raytheon was awarded a follow-on support contract for the SPY-6 family of radars, pictured here. (Raytheon)The US Navy (USN) awarded RTX's Raytheon a USD536 million contract to provide continued support for the SPY-6 family of radars through training, engineering services, ship installation, integration and testing, as well as software upgrades to enhance radar capabilities, the company confirmed on 3 June.
US Marine Corps platoon details ACV manoeuvrability, lethality improvements

3 days ago | janes.com | Meredith Roaten

Amphibious Assault Vehicles swam in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California, during Exercise ‘Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.3'. (Janes/Meredith Roaten) Marines training to go on the second deployment of Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) told Janes the new equipment drives and swims better than the legacy system.
NAVSEA awards contract to dismantle, recycle, dispose of original carrier Enterprise

4 days ago | janes.com | Michael Fabey

The US Navy awarded a contract to dismantle, recycle, and dispose of carrier Enterprise , shown here on deployment in 2007. (US Navy) US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) awarded NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services of Vernon, Vermont, a USD536.7 million firm-fixed-price contract for the dismantling, recycling, and disposal of former aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN 65), the Pentagon confirmed on 30 May.
MADEX 2025: Hanwha debuts Combat Unmanned Surface Vessel

4 days ago | janes.com | Ridzwan Rahmat

A model of the Combat Unmanned Surface Vessel concept on display at MADEX 2025. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has unveiled its unmanned surface vessel (USV) concept that has been optimised specifically for manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) operations. Known simply as the Combat Unmanned Surface Vessel (CUSV), the concept has been designed with an emphasis on connectivity such that it can work in concert with its ‘mother ship', although it can also be controlled from land.
MADEX 2025: LIG Nex1 prepares first Suicide USV for sea trials

4 days ago | janes.com | Ridzwan Rahmat

The Suicidal USV prototype on display at MADEX 2025. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)South Korean defence electronics company LIG Nex1 is preparing the first prototype of its Suicide unmanned surface vehicle (USV) for sea trials, and it is expected to take place in the latter part of 2025. The Suicide USV is a 3D-printed USV that was unveiled for the first time at MADEX 2025.
Japan ramps up F-35 force posture

1 week ago | janes.com | Akhil Kadidal

The JASDF held a delivery ceremony for its first three F-35A aircraft equipped with the Technology Refresh-3 configuration, at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, on 26 April 2025. (JASDF/US Joint Program office (JPO))The Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) has strengthened the force posture along its northern coastline by initiating the deployment of new Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft to Komatsu Air Base in Japan's main island of Honshu.
US Army eyes new helicopter trainer amid aviation overhaul

1 week ago | janes.com | Jeremiah Cushman

A UH-72 Lakota helicopter hovers at Shell Army Heliport, Fort Novosel, Alabama, during training. (US Army Aviation Center of Excellence)The US Army is looking at ways to strengthen its initial helicopter pilot training through its Flight School Next programme. The programme would use single-engine helicopters to bolster pilots' basic flying skills.
New Zealand upgrades NH90 helicopters with software, hardware

1 week ago | janes.com | Akhil Kadidal

Seven out of the eight NH90 helicopters in service with the Royal New Zealand Air Force prepare to conduct a sortie in May 2025 to demonstrate No 3 Squadron's maintenance and aircrew capabilities. (Royal New Zealand Air Force)The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has upgraded its NHIndustries (NHI) NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTHs) with software and equipment to enhance the fleet's operations in New Zealand's controlled airspace, the service said on 28 May.
MADEX 2025: Hanwha positions Frigate 4000 for Thai navy requirements

1 week ago | janes.com | Ridzwan Rahmat

A model of Hanwha Ocean's Frigate 4000 on display at MADEX 2025. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has introduced a new counter-drone-optimised product known as the Frigate 4000 and is positioning it in anticipation of the Royal Thai Navy's (RTN's) upcoming requirements. The RTN operates a sole Bhumibol Adulyadej (DW3000)-class frigate, which is derived from Batch I of the Republic of Korea Navy's Incheon (FFX-1) class.