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The trusted global agency for open-source defense intelligence today welcomes Sam Gordy to drive Janes strategic direction and growth in the United States of America. WASHINGTON DC (23 January) – Janes, the trusted global agency for open-source defense intelligence – today announced the appointment of Sam Gordy as President of Janes US. Gordy will be responsible for Janes continued growth in the US market and will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy focused on accelerated organic and inorganic growth.
A Pentagon report cites issues with major systems on the carrier USS
Gerald R Ford
, including the ship’s launch equipment and jet blast deflectors.
(Michael Fabey)
The US Navy (USN) aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) has reached important milestones in fiscal year (FY) 2022, but still needs to undergo further testing to prove out critical systems and equipment, according to the Pentagon Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E).
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base on 20 January failed to agree to send Leopard 2 tanks to Kyiv (photo of Polish Leopard 2PL). (PGZ)
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group met at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on 20 January but failed to come to an agreement on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Kyiv.
The new German Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius, said that Berlin had not reached a decision on supplying Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks.
Hensoldt will develop a SIGINT pod demonstrator for German Eurodrone MALE UAVs. The collective Eurodrone platform will be developed by Airbus, Leonardo, and Dassault. (Janes/Gareth Jennings)
Hensoldt has been awarded a contract to develop an intelligence capability for the Eurodrone platform.
The German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) awarded a EUR15 million (USD16.
Screenshot of a Twitter video posted by Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov on 21 January showing the first of three former UK Sea King helicopters in the service of Ukraine. (Government of Ukraine/Oleksii Reznikov Twitter)
Ukraine has commenced operations of at least one of three Westland Sea King helicopters donated by the United Kingdom.
The Defence Minister of Ukraine, Oleksii Reznikov, announced the development on his official Twitter account on 21 January, posting footage of one of the helicopters operating in high-visibility Ukrainian military markings.
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has signed a contract extension with Boeing Defence Australia to continue to support the CH-47F Chinook fleet.
The estimated value of the extended contract is approximately $28.68m (A$41m), which increases the total value of the Chinook support service contract to $102.14m (A$146m).
Under the extended contract, the company will continue to deliver maintenance, training, and sustainment services to the Australian Army’s fleet of 14 Chinook helicopters over the next five years.
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Several Nato allied and partner nations have announced additional military assistance packages for Ukraine, as part of the US-led eighth Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting.
Held at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on 20 January, the international meeting focused on addressing the air defence needs of the war-torn nation while also discussing other future contributions.
Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKIs from No 220 Squadron assemble at Hyakuri Air Base in Japan on 10 January 2023. The airbase, which is located 80 km northwest of Tokyo, hosts several Japan Air Self-Defense Force units, including a squadron of Mitsubishi F-2 combat jets. (Indian Air Force)
A deployment of Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft to Japan has given Tokyo an opportunity to study the capabilities and technologies of Russian-origin combat jets in detail while deepening the country’s military relationship with India.