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Air Warfare

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

Land Warfare

UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward

The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.

Naval Warfare

South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs

HHI and Hanwha Ocean outline highly autonomous and unmanned-enabled designs as the ROKN explores force structure for the 2030s and beyond.

Defence Notes

Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide

The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.

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Training

QinetiQ to design on-shore simulator for Royal Navy

31st March 2023

The simulator will be installed at HMS Sultan and will accurately replicate the functionality and behaviour of the on-ship system.
Land Warfare

Hit to Kill UAV destroys other drones with kinetic energy

31st March 2023

MBDA has partnered with Novadem to develop a new UAV designed to knock out hostile drones using kinetic energy as part of the Sky Warden counter-UAS system.
Air Warfare

US to deploy A-10 Warthog attack planes in Middle East, contradicting earlier retirement plan in pursuit of deterrence against China and Russia

31st March 2023

As regional security concerns and the US focus shifts, the Pentagon plans to swap modern fighter jets for A-10 Warthog attack planes in the Middle East, starting in April.
Naval Warfare

US lacks clear plan to meet amphibious ship requirements, Marine Corps chief says

30th March 2023

Speaking to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee during a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for the USN and USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen David Berger said there was 'no plan' for the US to meet its statutory minimum requirements for amphibious warships.
Training

US Army soldiers train for large-scale combat operations against CBRN threats

30th March 2023

US soldiers from the 92nd Chemical Company and 756th Ordnance Company have honed their warfighting skills during training rotations for large-scale combat operations against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
Air Warfare

NATO air forces need to focus on air superiority and ‘realistic’ training

30th March 2023

At the RUSI Combat Air Conference 2023, experts and senior air force personnel openly talked about the lessons air forces learned from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. NATO air arms must focus on SEAD/DEAD missions, stockpiling ammunition and air superiority.
Land Warfare

FNSS starts deliveries of ZAHA marine assault vehicle to Turkish Navy

30th March 2023

Deliveries of 27 ZAHA armoured amphibious assault vehicles to the Turkish Navy have commenced.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Survey Copter enters crowded lightweight tactical drone market

30th March 2023

The company is hoping the Capa-X VTOL fixed-wing drone's modularity and French supply chain will help it stand out against competitors.
Land Warfare

UK inks agreement for Swedish Archer guns and buys Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles

30th March 2023

The defence ministers of the UK and Sweden have signed a letter of intent for a contract to supply the British Army with 14 Archer self-propelled guns and announced a deal for Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles.
Air Warfare

South Korea finalises CH-47F Chinook acquisition

30th March 2023

South Korea is replacing older CH-47D Chinooks with the latest version of Boeing's heavy-lift helicopter.
Naval Warfare

US Navy solicits Raytheon and Lockheed for carrier-suitable hypersonic weapon

29th March 2023

The USN has awarded two contracts to Raytheon Missiles and Defence and Lockheed Martin for initial development of a carrier-suitable long-range, high-speed weapon known as Hypersonic Air Launched Offensive Anti-Surface (HALO).
Air Warfare

Canada eyes up P-8A Poseidon to replace Aurora fleet

29th March 2023

Canada has submitted a request to purchase P-8A Poseidon multi-mission aircraft to replace CP-140 Auroras but a final decision has not yet been made.
Special Operations

Safran rolls out new navigation solution for French Navy commandoes

29th March 2023

Safran Electronics and Defence has developed the NAVKITE position, navigation, timing (PNT) system for use by French Navy commando forces on semi-rigid boats.
Air Warfare

Nexter selected to develop loitering munition for French military

29th March 2023

Nexter is teaming up with a French UAV manufacturer to develop a fragmentation warhead for a fixed-wing loitering munition with a 40-minute endurance.
Land Warfare

Brazilian Army to receive MaxxPro recovery vehicles in Q2 this year

29th March 2023

The service has released a document listing several measures to be taken before the delivery of the systems.
Training

Improbable in talks to sell defence business following US closure as company follows Metaverse path

29th March 2023

Improbable is reportedly in talks to sell its Skyral battlefield simulation technology as the company focuses on its Metaverse business, following the closure of its US defence operations.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Saildrone details ISR-focused 10m USV, Voyager

29th March 2023

Saildrone has detailed a new 10m USV, Voyager, designed for ISR missions.
Air Warfare

Australia receives an additional Growler and considers BBJ replacement

29th March 2023

The RAAF has returned its Growler fleet to full strength, plus replacements are also needed for two 737 BBJ aircraft used for VVIP transportation.
Land Warfare

Malaysian Army seeks new ATGMs

28th March 2023

New antitank missiles are on the menu for the Malaysian Army, as a tender is launched.