As the German Army recently announced, a team of instructors has been deployed to Afghanistan to instruct German soldiers in the operation of a new, small tactical reconnaissance unmanned air system.

The UK Ministry of Defence's core process for acquiring armoured vehicles resulted in delays and cancellations that will leave serious gaps in requirements until 2024/2025 at the earliest.

The successful development of a weapon system that can fly at least five times the speed of sound would be a "watershed event" for the US Defense Department.

Raytheon has delivered the first SM-6 production round to the US Navy.

Austal's largest catamaran built to date, the 113 metre "Leonora Christina", was recently handed over to her owners, marking completion of construction at Austal's Henderson shipyard.

The NZ Defence Force has deployed Light Armoured Vehicles to Bamyan Province in Afghanistan to support the Provincial Reconstruction Team.

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that it was awarded a contract to supply self-propelled artillery and accompanying systems to an African country.

At least GBP6 billion of UK defence spending has been wasted by pushing through tough cuts to the MoD defence budget as part of their review process.

The second phase of a NZ$58 million project to upgrade systems aboard the NZ Navy frigates Te Kaha and Te Mana has begun, NZ defence minister Wayne Mapp said.

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) recently congratulated Austal in a letter for earning the 2010 SCA Award for Excellence in Safety.

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has directed the US Defense Department to implement by September efficiency initiatives to save US$13.6 billion over five years.

The US Army's top leaders have been questioned by sceptical lawmakers wanting more information on the service's multibillion-dollar Ground Combat Vehicle program.

Jean Botti, chief technical officer of EADS, and Viktor Vekselberg, executive president of the Skolkovo Foundation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on research collaboration.

Yakka Apparel Solutions has won the NZ$200 million prime contract to supply clothing, footwear and personnel support items to the New Zealand Defence Force.

Oxley Developments Ltd has been selected to supply their LED lighting to illuminate the crew quarters in Foxhound, the new British Armed Forces patrol vehicle.

New lightweight ration packs for British troops with easy-to-carry new menus that can be eaten quickly while on patrol have arrived on the front line in Afghanistan.