Despite bolstering its patrol fleet with new Evolved Cape-class vessels, the Royal Australian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel programme remains mired in delays, indecision and criticism over underwhelming capabilities.
The Hurjet is pitched as the front runner for the Spanish Air Force’s Advanced Jet Trainer replacement programme for its ageing F-5M aircraft.
The US Army also added that it would push to get the long-range assault aircraft online “years ahead” of its original 2030 timeline.
An amendment to the Brazilian Constitution currently under discussion would permanently assign 2% of annual GDP to the defence budget, potentially cementing modernisation programmes for the country’s armed forces.
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16th December 2024
The vehicles were delivered to 7 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps based in Dalton Barracks and all 500 will be fielded before the end of September 2025.
16th December 2024
The five Reshef corvettes are expected to patrol Israel’s Exclusive Economic Zone and critical infrastructure.
13th December 2024
This statement comes as concerns were raised by union workers at Leonardo’s Yeovil site about the ongoing timeline of the UK’s New Medium Helicopter programme.
13th December 2024
The AUV will use high-resolution sonar images to detect mines on the seabed without endangering personnel.
13th December 2024
The INS Tushil has been in production and testing for over a decade, with three more vessels following behind to complete the class.
13th December 2024
A new company will be established under the industry-led joint venture by mid-2025, headquartered in the UK.
13th December 2024
The US Army and US Navy are working together on the development of the hypersonic missile which will have a speed of Mach 5.
13th December 2024
The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is the US Army’s next generation long-range surface-to-surface missile, capable of neutralising targets out as far as 500km.
13th December 2024
There was solid programme advancement around the world in 2024, but a combination of more threats, fleet unreadiness and a financial squeeze darkened naval horizons as the year advanced.
13th December 2024
The trial tested the Apollo uncrewed mine counter measures vessel in challenging Scottish waters to ensure its resilience.
12th December 2024
The uncrewed aerial system (UAS) will replace the currently leased MQ-9A from 2027.
12th December 2024
The service recently carried out two flight tests at the White Sands Missile Range against cruise and ballistic missile surrogates.
12th December 2024
The deal announced on 11 December was an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract and the first task order of $116 million has already been awarded to provide terminals and spares, with follow-on production awards expected.
12th December 2024
The demand for missiles reflects current strategic interests, such as those in the Indo-Pacific region and conflict in Europe, along with an expectation of local involvement in manufacture which also supports a drive to build capacity.
12th December 2024
The trial is the latest stage of the Ministry of Defence’s Land Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) demonstrator programme.
11th December 2024
The Czech Army is in the process of converting their 73rd Armoured Battalion from Soviet to German main battle tanks (MBTs).
11th December 2024
Singapore’s ST Engineering will help Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering set up in-country production capability and provide technical support.
11th December 2024
Precision machining company brings production of 60mm, 81mm and 120mm smooth bore mortar barrels back to the UK.
11th December 2024
The Slovak Ministry of Defence (MoD) also signed a Letter of Intent with the Brazilian MoD for deeper industrial collaboration between the two nations.
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