As LCS delays persist, RMN re-arms Lekiu-class frigates and embraces unmanned systems amid budget constraints.
The release of the UK’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR) has been long promised as mid-year. It is possible it could be as early as 2 June although the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues to play its cards close to its chest.
The announced successful deployment of a prototype laser foreshadows Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ plans to begin rolling out versions of its Iron Beam laser, beginning later this year.
The improvements to the navy fleet are part of a vision to create a single integrated network to enhance transmissions across the Australian Defence Force (ADF) incorporating its naval, air and land forces.
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11th October 2019
Welcome to Episode 38 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
11th October 2019
Construction has begun on the US Navy’s 14th Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the future USS Nantucket. Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine marked the …
11th October 2019
BMT Defence and Security Australia has signed an agreement with Australian custom boat builder, Nautic Star, to offer a naval interceptor solution to the Australian …
11th October 2019
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is employing locally developed AI technology in its command post during Exercise Forging Sabre in Idaho, US. Used …
11th October 2019
The first three modernised AAV7A1 RAM/RS amphibious assault vehicles for the Royal Thai Marines Corps (RTMC) have been completed and were delivered in July, with …
10th October 2019
Kurds battled to hold off a Turkish invasion on 10 October after air strikes and shelling launched a long-threatened operation that could reshape the country …
10th October 2019
The US Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), USS Cincinnati (LCS 20), into service during a ceremony on 5 October in Gulfport, …
10th October 2019
The US Navy has added the UNIPAC III Search and Rescue (SAR) kit to a P-8A Poseidon RPAS for testing to enhance the aircraft’s ability …
10th October 2019
More paratroop dispatch certification testing of the Airbus A400M airlifter has been completed in France, the company announced on 7 October. Testing carried out in …
10th October 2019
Australia is acquiring a number of Bluefin UUVs from General Dynamics Mission Systems, as the country seeks to improve its mine countermeasures (MCM) capabilities. Other …
10th October 2019
BAE Systems will upgrade 43 M88A1 heavy-lift vehicles for the US Army under a $148.3 million contract announced on 9 October.The upgrades will enhance the …
10th October 2019
Forum Subsea Technologies’ XLe Spirit remotely operated vehicle (ROV) has successfully completed sea trials in Norway, the company announced on 9 October.The new generation electric …
10th October 2019
JFD has announced a new partnership with Turkey’s Armelsan that will see Armelsan become JFD’s in-country partner in Turkey for defence opportunities. Armelsan is a …
10th October 2019
Even though the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will not receive its mission control station until 2021 and the initial MQ-4C Triton until 2023, the …
10th October 2019
The German MoD has strongly hinted that ‘mutually consented’ issues have prevented an anticipated FCAS demonstrator contract being issued to Airbus and Dassault, following pressure …
10th October 2019
Leonardo will supply Italy’s Guardia di Finanza with three ATR 72MPs under a €150 million contract announced on 9 October. The contract brings the number …
10th October 2019
UMS Skeldar exhibited a Skeldar V-200 UAV fitted with an eight-camera ViDAR optical radar from Sentient Vision Systems at the Pacific International Maritime Exhibition in …
10th October 2019
Work is well underway at the Mt Stuart military training area project in Townsville, North Queensland, with the first piece of infrastructure completed. The $5.4 …
9th October 2019
European nations are expected to spend in excess of $46 billion acquiring new artillery and air defence capabilities over the next decade, according to a …
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