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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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Uncrewed Vehicles

Italy funds UUV demonstrator

12th August 2022

According to a contract notice, Italy has funded the development of a UUV demonstrator under an effort dubbed 'Recon-UV'.
Naval Warfare

Fragile grain deal unlikely to significantly shift Black Sea security situation, expert says

12th August 2022

The limited and tentative nature of a deal between Moscow and Kyiv, brokered by the UN and Turkey to allow foodstuff exports from Ukrainian ports, is unlikely to shift the security situation in the Black Sea significantly.
Land Warfare

GDLS bets on innovative capabilities in USMC ARV competition

12th August 2022

GDLS is working on a prototype that will be equipped with an advanced electronic architecture and enhanced C4/UAS, AI, robotic and communication features.
Land Warfare

Babcock and Israel Aerospace Industries partner to offer Compact Multi Mission Radar for UK MoD's Serpens programme

12th August 2022

Babcock has signed an MoU with Israel Aerospace Industries' Elta Systems subsidiary to provide a deep-find radar solution for the UK MoD's Serpens programme.
Naval Warfare

Indian P76 submarines impeded by rudderless P75I programme

12th August 2022

India wants to build submarines domestically, but its efforts are consequently beset by all sorts of difficulties and delays.
Training

HTX Labs to support US Air Force training modernisation

11th August 2022

The cloud-based enterprise software called EMPACT from HTX Labs will support USAF training modernisation by boosting the adaptation of immersive solutions.
Land Warfare

UK to double M270 MLRS deliveries to Ukraine

11th August 2022

Ukraine will receive three more M270 MLRSs from the UK.
Land Warfare

Poland issues tender to repair SAM system chassis

11th August 2022

Poland requires industry support for MRO of SAM loader/transporter vehicles.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Visual evidence drops heavy hint Azerbaijan has bought Akinci UCAV

11th August 2022

A group of Azerbaijani UAV pilots has completed training on the Akinci UCAV, although Baku has still not officially confirmed procurement of the aircraft.
Uncrewed Vehicles

EPE and Shield AI team up for indoor drones

11th August 2022

Partnership between EPE and Shield AI aims to introduce the Nova 2 indoor UAV to the Australasian market.
Air Warfare

FADEA rolls out new indigenously made IA-63 Pampa III aircraft for Argentine Air Force

11th August 2022

A new trainer/light attack aircraft for Argentine Air Force is delivered by domestic manufacturer FADEA.
Defence Notes

Canada grounds its Snowbirds again

11th August 2022

The Royal Canadian Air Force temporarily suspends operations with its 11 CT-114 display jets.
Land Warfare

US military assistance to Ukraine approaches $10 billion

11th August 2022

The DoD has announced a $1 billion security aid package for Ukraine, bringing its total donations to almost $10 billion.
Land Warfare

Australia showcases electrifying Bushmaster

11th August 2022

An electrically powered Bushmaster is on the cards for the Australian Army, if the concept passes coming field trials. Additionally, Australia will conduct a wide-ranging Defence Strategic Review.
Naval Warfare

HII completes pressure hull for future Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts

10th August 2022

Shipbuilders working on the future Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts have joined all the boat's hull sections to form a single watertight unit, marking the completion of the pressure hull.
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon achieves US Air Force Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal system IOC

10th August 2022

Raytheon Intelligence & Space has delivered the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal system (Global ASNT) to the USAF.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Czech Republic set to seal Heron Mk 1 UAV deal before year end

10th August 2022

The Czech Republic and Israeli governments have opened negotiations for Prague to acquire Heron MALE UAVs.
Air Warfare

Lockheed Martin to procure long-lead items for Italian F-35 production

10th August 2022

Contract modification for Lockheed Martin covers the procurement of materials for Lot 15 and Lot 16 F-35s for the Italian Air Force.
Land Warfare

Brazilian Army receives nationally produced 155mm ammunition for the first time

10th August 2022

155mm ammunition, manufactured by state-owned company Imbel, is intended to reduce Brazilian dependence on the variable international defence market.