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Air Warfare

UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year

Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.

Defence Notes

What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?

Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.

Land Warfare

GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF

GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.

Air Warfare

US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

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Air Warfare

NATO’s E-3A fleet more important than ever, says force commander

18th April 2024

NATO’s E-3A fleet will have been in service for more than half a century by the time of their expected retirement but a boost to the capability and conflict elsewhere have highlighted their importance.
Land Warfare

Japan orders THeMIS UGVs

18th April 2024

Milrem’s Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) is a modular, multimission, hybrid UGV. The current fifth-generation model incorporates knowledge gained during tests in the US, Europe and the Middle East, as well as during field-deployment in Mali in the French-led Operation Barkhane.
Land Warfare

GDELS rolls out Piranha HMC

17th April 2024

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) MOWAG has introduced the Piranha Heavy Mission Carrier (10x10), an enhanced version of its Piranha armoured vehicle series, featuring increased payload capacity and specialised configurations for diverse battlefield roles.
Air Warfare

New Turkish Kemankes loitering munition begins testing

17th April 2024

The Kemankes 2 was said to be designed to conduct deep-strike missions on high-priority targets.
Training

Babcock unveils “realistic” military modular training facility

17th April 2024

The immersive training facility has been designed to offer realistic environmental simulations and biometric monitoring.
Air Warfare

NATO progresses effort to replace E-3A AWACS fleet

17th April 2024

NATO’s E-3A AWACS fleet has been scheduled for retirement from 2035. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has been leading the Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (AFSC) project to develop new options for future surveillance and control capabilities, based on future technology and requirements.
Air Warfare

Singapore’s H225M and CH-47F helicopters attain full operational capability

17th April 2024

Both helicopter types will provide a step change in Singapore’s helicopter lift capability.
Land Warfare

NATO orders more 155mm ammunition

17th April 2024

The contract, in the triple-digit million euro range, includes high explosive extended range projectiles, modular charges, fuzes and primers.
Air Warfare

Lockheed beats out Northrop on $17 billion US missile contract

16th April 2024

The Next Generation Interceptor and accompanying radars will play a key role in protecting the US against long-range ballistic missile threats.
Land Warfare

US deploys Mid-Range Capability missile defence system to the Philippines

16th April 2024

Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile defence system has leveraged Lockheed Martin’s expertise with two in-service USN systems: the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) and the Aegis Weapon System.
Training

Turkey completes Romania air policing mission

16th April 2024

Turkish F-16 experience was praised by Romanian fighter pilots as Turkey completes first participation in NATO southern mission.
Air Warfare

How Russia’s declining arms sales is reshaping the global defence industry

16th April 2024

As Serbia considers a multi-billion-euro deal for French Rafale fighter jets, its move towards Western arms has signalled a significant departure from its reliance on Russian equipment, reflecting broader shifts in global defence procurement.
Air Warfare

US Air Force plan to retire 1,000 aircraft leads Congress to raise national security concerns

16th April 2024

The US Air Force has planned to retire more than 1,000 helicopters and AEW&C, combat, ISR, transport and training aircraft that have been in service for more than 30 years.
Naval Warfare

SEA to trial sonar software for UK Royal Navy

16th April 2024

The UK Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare Spearhead programme, run by the service’s Develop Directorate, has been investigating future and existing technologies with a particular focus on the USV arena.
Air Warfare

Just released: UAS Technology Report 2024 now available to read

16th April 2024

How shipboard UAVs are unlocking new concepts of operation for naval commanders
Naval Warfare

Australia’s new frigate options: No easy choices as pressure mounts on DoD

16th April 2024

A new class of General Purpose ‘Tier 2’ frigate will replace the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) Anzac-class frigates, but the selected design options appear to have major issues in terms of compatibility and availability for the future fleet.
Land Warfare

USMC narrows down field for light loitering munition requirement

15th April 2024

The US Marine Corps selected a team of UVision and Mistral to meet a requirement for Organic Precision Fires Mounted (OPF-M) loitering munition in 2021. It has now awarded contracts for the soldier carried light (OPF-L) version after the success of similar systems in Ukraine highlighted the potential for such weapons.
Land Warfare

The Netherlands orders more GM200 compact tactical radars

15th April 2024

The Ground Master 200 (GM200), a medium range tactical radar, is part of the Ground Master family architecture, which shares common hardware, software building blocks and interfaces. As a multi-mission radar, it can carry out air surveillance, air defence, CRAM and surface vessel detection.
Defence Notes

US lawmakers warn that “more military spending is absolutely necessary” to ensure Pentagon’s readiness

15th April 2024

The US Congress has raised concerns about how inflation rates and cuts in main acquisition programmes could affect the US military.