Air Warfare
Farnborough 2022: PBS confirms four customers for its new turbojet engine
27th July 2022
Shephard met PBS Velka Bites at the Farnborough International Airshow to discuss the unveiling of its new turbojet engine and future developments.
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Defence Notes
Monitoring the next domain: US launches space awareness satellites
The US Space Force’s (USSF's) Long Duration Propulsive ESPA (LPDE) programme has achieved new success with the launch of its third spacecraft, the LPDE-3A.
Defence Notes
The 5 most significant defence notes stories of 2022
The year 2022 saw dramatic changes in the international security landscape. These top 5 defence notes stories highlight the journey, from the UK to Ukraine.
Land Warfare
Russia responds provocatively as Ukrainian allies scramble to send air defence systems
France, Italy and the US have all announced their intention to send additional air defence systems to Ukraine.
Air Warfare
Farnborough 2022: MBDA outlines vision for Tempest Weapon Effects Management System
Last week saw big announcements by Team Tempest and MBDA was eager to talk about their own progress at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Defence Notes
Farnborough 2022: Mexican aerospace bounces back after COVID-19 but military aviation procurement remains sluggish
26th July 2022
Following a damaging period of decreased exports amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mexican aerospace industry has begun to bounce back with a particular focus on UAV procurement.
Defence Notes
UK doubles military support to Ukraine with £1 billion package
1st July 2022
The UK has announced a further £1 billion ($1.2 billion) in military support to Ukraine, bringing the total value of aid since the start of the invasion to £2.3 billion.
Land Warfare
Sweden and UK double down on NLAW procurement
30th June 2022
Following the success of NLAW in the defence of Ukraine, the UK and Sweden have signed an agreement for increased procurement of the system.
Land Warfare
Canada arms its sharpshooters
15th June 2022
Out with the old as Canada replaces C14 and C3A1 sniper rifles with the new C21.
Defence Notes
Final blow for Mali-France relations
4th May 2022
The announcement on 2 May that Mali’s junta will be breaking from its defence accords with France signifies a new era in the nation, probably involving closer ties to Russia.
Air Warfare
AeroVironment independently donates Quantix Recon UAS to Ukraine
21st April 2022
AeroVironment has announced it will donate over 100 Quantix Recon UAS to Ukraine, independently of the US government.
Air Warfare
US and Ukrainian Air Force deny transfer of fighter aircraft
21st April 2022
The US has sent aircraft parts to Ukraine enlarging its operational fleet of fighter jets, while both the US and Ukraine deny any transfer of whole MiG-29s has occurred.
