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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.

Air Warfare

Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025

The first aircraft delivery timeline confirmation comes as Belgium weighs up an additional F-3A buy from Lockheed Martin.

Air Warfare

Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance

New presidential directives for UAV production are intended to remove bureaucratic barriers and support suppliers.

Land Warfare

Refresh of Romanian army vehicles speeds up

Romania received its first Cobra MkII 4×4 light tactical armoured vehicles, ordered Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) and VAMTAC light vehicles, and is set to invest billions-of-dollars in infantry fighting vehicles.

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Land Warfare

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Land Warfare

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

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Naval Warfare

Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations

Land Warfare

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Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

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Defence Notes

LIMA 2015: Defence minister prioritises security operations in Sabah

18th March 2015

Speaking aboard the frigate KD Jebat on the eve of LIMA 2015, Malaysian defence minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein told Shephard, ‘I am concerned,’ …
Digital Battlespace

Harris announces Middle East radio order

17th March 2015

Harris Corporation has been awarded a $47 million order to supply wideband radio systems to a Middle East nation, the company announced on 13 March. …
Digital Battlespace

NATO AWACS flies with modernised flight deck

17th March 2015

Boeing has successfully completed the first flight of a NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft with a modernised flight deck and avionics systems, …
Naval Warfare

Philippines to build three naval MPACs

17th March 2015

A total of three Multi-Purpose Assault Craft (MPACs) will be built for the Philippines Navy in the country, in accordance with the navy's approved technical …
Defence Helicopter

French NH90 Caiman attains initial combat capability

17th March 2015

The French Navy's NH90 Caiman anti-submarine warfare helicopter has achieved initial combat capability after being qualified to operate the MU90 lightweight torpedo, the navy announced …
Defence Helicopter

AgustaWestland Aberdeen supply centre officially opens

17th March 2015

AgustaWestland has officially marked the opening of its new Regional Supply Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland, the company announced on 16 March. The facility has been …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Euro Hawk sensor nears test flight

17th March 2015

More details have emerged about the contract modification issued by the German defence ministry in January which re-started the stalled Euro Hawk programme. The project, …
Defence Helicopter

Netherlands beefs up its Apaches

17th March 2015

The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has developed a new set of modifications and operational techniques to turn its AH-64D Apaches into an ISTAR platform …
Military Logistics

Hesco tests new flood barrier solution

17th March 2015

Hesco’s new Jackbox flood barrier has undergone a second round of testing at the Tees Barrage white-water rafting facility, to test the system’s ability to …
Digital Battlespace

Five US Navy E-2D Hawkeyes set for maiden deployment

17th March 2015

A total of five E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes have been assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, Northrop Grumman announced on 12 March. The five …
Defence Notes

LIMA 2015: Indonesia gathers capabilities under one banner

17th March 2015

For the first time, Indonesia’s defence industry has gathered its capabilities together under the umbrella of the Indonesia Pavilion at LIMA 2015. The pavilion is …
Naval Warfare

LIMA 2015: Fincanteri sizes up Aussie frigate programme amid Asia expansion

17th March 2015

Italian shipbuilder Fincanteri is eyeing up the SEA 5000 Future Frigate programme in Australia that will replace the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) eight ANZAC-class frigates. …
Naval Warfare

LIMA 2015: Saab on standby for SEA 1000

17th March 2015

Although outside of Australia’s SEA 1000 submarine replacement programme, Saab Kockums is waiting to make a competitive bid. Gunilla Fransson, senior VP and head of …
Military Logistics

RAF C-17 joins Cyclone Pam relief effort

16th March 2015

A Royal Air Force C-17 transport aircraft has departed from RAF Brize Norton bound for Royal Australian Air Force base at Amberley in Australia as …
Digital Battlespace

Chemring integrates SmartLink with TACCOMS

16th March 2015

Chemring Technology Solutions has integrated portable network-in-a-box SmartLink with the TACCOMS software application for a complete tactical command, control, communication and coordination (C4) capability. The …
Military Logistics

Clermont-Ferrand workshop certified for A400M maintenance

16th March 2015

The AIA CF industrial aerospace workshop in Clermont-Ferrand, France, was certified for base and on-line maintenance of the Airbus A400M Atlas aircraft on 11 March. …
Defence Helicopter

LIMA 2015: Airbus Helicopters selected for Korean LCH, LAH programme

16th March 2015

Airbus Helicopters has been selected to team with Korea Aerospace Industries for the development of South Korea’s Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light Armed Helicopter …
Military Logistics

US to modify UK airdrop platform

16th March 2015

The US Army is interested in domestically sourcing energy-dissipating airbags for use on the UK’s Medium Stressed Platform (MSP) cargo aerial delivery platform. The airbags …
Defence Helicopter

France receives two upgraded AS532 Cougars

16th March 2015

The French General Directorate for Armament (DGA) took delivery of two upgraded AS532 Cougar helicopters for French Army Aviation on 13 March from Airbus Helicopters. …

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