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Air Warfare

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

Land Warfare

UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward

The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.

Naval Warfare

South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs

HHI and Hanwha Ocean outline highly autonomous and unmanned-enabled designs as the ROKN explores force structure for the 2030s and beyond.

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.

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Digital Battlespace

Systematic enhances SitaWare with new updates, touts naval applications

19th August 2022

Open-architecture military software developer and integrator Systematic has released a series of updates to its scalable SitaWare suite, while the company is also exploring the use of AI technology for situational awareness in the maritime domain.
Digital Battlespace

AI-based kit aids Project Theseus for automated logistics

19th August 2022

Rheinmetall Canada is supporting a UK programme to develop an automated logistics solution for frontline soldiers in hostile environments.
Land Warfare

Switzerland shortlists Archer and RCH 155 for self-propelled artillery replacement programme

19th August 2022

A final procurement decision under the ‘Artillery effective platform and effective means 2026’ effort is expected in 2026.
Naval Warfare

Lockheed Martin delivers HELIOS laser to US Navy

19th August 2022

Lockheed Martin has delivered a 60+ kilowatt-class high-energy laser with integrated optical-dazzler and surveillance (HELIOS) system to the US Navy.
Air Warfare

HAL of India to open new office in Malaysia

19th August 2022

HAL is expanding its horizons globally, with an announcement that it will open a new office in Malaysia's capital.
Air Warfare

India struggles to find a path forward for AEW aircraft

19th August 2022

India desperately needs more AEW aircraft, but its demand for an indigenous solution has slowed the acquisition process right down.
Defence Notes

Australia seeks more intelligence processing capability

18th August 2022

The Australian military is seeking to enhance its ability to process and use data gathered by various ISR platforms.
Air Warfare

China flies new naval UAV variant for the first time

18th August 2022

China is working on new UAVs for naval use, plus a heavy fuel version of the CH-4 has taken to the air for the first time.
Land Warfare

BAE Systems recruited to provide ballistic missile seekers

18th August 2022

Lockheed Martin has recruited BAE Systems to manufacture and deliver seeker technology for THAAD missiles.
Defence Notes

Rolls-Royce gains major deal to support T-45 Goshawk engine

18th August 2022

New contract to support the Ardour turbofan is worth more than $1 billion.
Training

Germany receives robotic models of Russian tanks

18th August 2022

Training tanks produced by GaardTech are equipped with a combination of active and passive equipment that allows for realistic live fire training against static and moving objects.
Uncrewed Vehicles

AeroVironment expands flight autonomy presence with Planck Aerosystems acquisition

18th August 2022

The acquisition of Planck Aerosystems gives AeroVironment more capabilities in UAV guidance and navigation, autonomy and AI.
Land Warfare

Army 2022: Russia seeks to apply experience from Ukraine war to improve medium armour

18th August 2022

Will Russian manufacturers be able to correct inherent IFV design deficiencies that have been exposed during the ongoing invasion of Ukraine?
Air Warfare

France and UK eye mutual benefits from potential RAF secondments

18th August 2022

Could the RAF transfer crews from soon-to-be-retired platforms to France in a new example of cross-Channel collaboration?
Digital Battlespace

BAE Systems reveals NetVIPR communications network

18th August 2022

A new deployable networking capability called NetVIPR can provide secure communication networks across the whole force.
Land Warfare

US Marines to field Next Generation Handheld Targeting System in FY24

18th August 2022

Acquired in February 2022, the Next Generation Handheld Targeting System will allow Marines to rapidly and accurately conduct target location and laser guidance during combat operations.
Land Warfare

American Rheinmetall and GM Defense team up to compete in the US Army’s Common Tactical Truck programme

18th August 2022

American Rheinmetall and GM Defense are offering the HX3-CTT, which is derived from the HX3 next-generation series of trucks.
Digital Battlespace

USAF seeks more Link 16 installation work for HC-130Js

17th August 2022

A Link 16 line-of-sight data capability is being integrated on up to 22 HC-130Js.
Naval Warfare

Babcock begins upkeep of Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll

17th August 2022

Babcock has begun post-life extension (LIFEX) upkeep of Royal Navy Duke-class Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll at its Devonport facility.