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Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme

The latest tranche of funding from the UK government comes ahead of the radar's integration into Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from 2028.

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.

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Naval Warfare

Thales Australia and Expal join forces on sovereign naval munitions capability

4th July 2022

The Royal Australian Navy will benefit from improved security of supply of naval ammunition, following a new tie-up between Thales Australia and Expal Systems.
Uncrewed Vehicles

RCO defends Project Mosquito cancellation, claiming investment stopped making sense

4th July 2022

Despite the UK MoD awarding Spirit Aerosystems a Project Mosquito Phase 2 design and development contract for a low-cost, uncrewed fighter aircraft valued at £30 million, the project has been cancelled without a demonstrator being built.
Air Warfare

Boeing gains another year of Stratotanker support

4th July 2022

Boeing continues to provide recurring engineering services for the KC-135 Stratotanker.
Defence Notes

Companies vie for JADC2 work

4th July 2022

USAF issues major five-year IDIQ contract to mature, demonstrate and spread the JADC2 capability across platforms and domains.
Naval Warfare

Incumbent loses out as Austal USA wins follow-on Offshore Patrol Cutter contract

4th July 2022

Austal will leverage its new steel shipbuilding facility to build up to 11 Heritage-class OPCs for the US Coast Guard.
Naval Warfare

Turks hail swarming landmark as USV work diversifies

4th July 2022

Turkish industry continues to develop new USV platforms and explore new applications for the technology.
Defence Notes

Sweden reiterates backing for Ukraine with additional military aid

4th July 2022

Sweden has announced its fifth arms package for Ukraine.
Defence Notes

Middle East and Europe stay on radar for Brazilian defence industry

4th July 2022

The Brazilian government continues to seek ways of encouraging national defence industry exports to the potentially lucrative Middle Eastern and Eastern European markets.
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Army to receive Penguin UAVs

4th July 2022

Edge Autonomy announced a deal to provide the US Army with its Penguin UAVs for ISR missions.
Air Warfare

Bangladesh awaits final Do 228 maritime patrol aircraft

4th July 2022

Bangladesh has been receiving a sprinkling of new aircraft, including Do 228s and C-130Js, while the same is true of air defence radars.
Naval Warfare

Japan selects JMU as main contractor for new OPVs

4th July 2022

Japan is proceeding with a series of a dozen OPVs ideal for use in its southwest region against intruding Chinese vessels.
Defence Notes

UK doubles military support to Ukraine with £1 billion package

1st July 2022

The UK has announced a further £1 billion ($1.2 billion) in military support to Ukraine, bringing the total value of aid since the start of the invasion to £2.3 billion.
Air Warfare

France receives the first batch of refurbished MICA missiles

1st July 2022

Refurbishing the missiles will keep them in service until 2030 with the French Navy and the Air and Space Force.
Training

UK to expand weapons training for Ukraine

1st July 2022

Ukrainian soldiers are being trained in the UK on artillery and Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems.
Naval Warfare

Naval Warfare magazine: MCMVs, International interoperability and crewed-uncrewed teaming

1st July 2022

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Naval Warfare

Philippines awards LPD tender to PT PAL

1st July 2022

In another midnight deal before Duterte left office, the Philippines signed a contract for a pair of landing platform docks. Its first Israeli-built fast attack craft were launched too.
Land Warfare

Singapore to get wheeled artillery and Bronco 3s from 2024

1st July 2022

Singapore's defence minister provided updates on artillery, tracked carriers, submarines and the country's new Digital and Intelligence Service.
Air Warfare

India desperately needs more transport aircraft

30th June 2022

How can the Indian Air Force fill major gaps in its airlift fleet, since few new transport aircraft types are available?
Defence Helicopter

Poland set to sign 32-aircraft AW149 contract

30th June 2022

Poland will host a ceremony to mark a contract for AW149 helicopters, with a 32-aircraft deal representing a major boost to the country's military modernisation efforts.