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Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard starts the construction of its first Waterways Commerce Cutter

By replacing capabilities that are more than 60 years old, the Inland Construction Tenders will support the building, repairing and maintaining of fixed aids to navigation.

Air Warfare

GCAP industry partners officially launch joint company Edgewing

The joint venture company, alongside developing the next-generation combat aircraft, will also remain the design authority for the platform.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover

While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.

Naval Warfare

France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme

A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.

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Land Warfare

Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities

Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.

Land Warfare

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.

Featured Industry Spotlights

Naval Warfare

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

Land Warfare

Need more flexibility in battle management system delivery?

Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

Introducing the MITR-M1 Half Mask: Tactical respiratory protection for every scenario

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Defence Notes

Taiwan’s Quadrennial Defence Review highlights China’s threat

1st April 2021

Taiwan releases a major defence report every four years after elections take place.
Defence Notes

UK MoD Command Paper omits C-UAS strategy

31st March 2021

Integrated review fails to mention the UK strategy to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Defence Helicopter

US Army issues CD&RR Phase 2 contracts for FLRAA

31st March 2021

Bell Textron and Sikorsky-Boeing will complete Competitive Demonstration and Risk Reduction phase of Future Long Range Assault Aircraft programme by 30 March 2022.
Naval Warfare

USN selects Common Missile Compartment subsystem provider

31st March 2021

Northrop Grumman will provider launcher subsystem hardware for new USN and RN submarines.
Naval Warfare

FMS customers to receive RAM Block 2/2A

31st March 2021

Deliveries to Japan, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the US are covered in the latest Rolling Airframe Missile contract modification.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Martin UAV announces launch of V-Bat 128

31st March 2021

Latest addition to the V-Bat portfolio features higher operational ceiling and heavier payload capacity.
Defence Notes

Aerobotix automates coating for hypersonic missile parts

31st March 2021

Robotic process delivers optimal coating for complex missile components.
Defence Notes

UK rolls the dice with Integrated Review

31st March 2021

The Integrated Review is certainly ambitious in its scope but how realistic is it?
Training

US Army issues ammo contracts

31st March 2021

General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman are supplying training ammunition and competing for orders on engineering development, manufacturing, design and testing support contract.
Military Logistics

USN picks BAE Systems for landing systems support

31st March 2021

BAE Systems will provide installation, engineering, and sustainment support services to ensure the continued safe operation of US military aircraft.
Digital Battlespace

Boeing obtains EPAWSS modifications

31st March 2021

Manufacturer of F-15 EW system receives contract modifications for LRIP and initial operational testing and evaluation.
Land Warfare

PLA adopts a new anti-tank guided missile

31st March 2021

A modern anti-tank guided missile is among new equipment being adopted by the PLA.
Defence Helicopter

Rolls-Royce receives order for a dozen more Osprey engines

30th March 2021

AE1107C-Liberty engine will power V-22 tiltrotor aircraft for the USAF and USN.
Naval Warfare

Russians aim to prove size matters with Belgorod

30th March 2021

Almost 30 years after it was laid down, the longest nuclear-powered submarine in the world is scheduled to start state trials in May. Is it a case of 'better late than never'?
Training

NFTE builds up a head of steam

30th March 2021

As Leonardo and CAE join forces in a JV to operate their International Flight Training School, NATO's Flight Training Europe programme gains traction and is on target to open in 2022.
Defence Notes

Gripen 3D-printed hatch flight test proves successful

30th March 2021

A recent flight test using a 3D-printed hatch on Saab's Gripen fighter jet could lead to more efficient ways of repairing damaged aircraft on the frontline.
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin steps up for SpeedDealer

30th March 2021

USAF includes an option for 35 radars in a contract for the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar interface.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall, Diehl and Hensoldt team up for future German air defence system

30th March 2021

ARGE NNbS seeks to address German military requirements for short-range and very short-range air defence.
Air Warfare

Final ex-Portuguese F-16 arrives in Romania

30th March 2021

Landing at Borcea Air Base marks the completion of an eight-year programme to acquire second-hand F-16s for the Romanian Air Force. The next step is an upgrade in 2023-2025.

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