Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
Defence Notes
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
Land Warfare
Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?
Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
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Land Warfare
TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations
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Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
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Defence Notes
Broad demand for land and technology equipment boosts defence companies’ financial results
6th February 2025
Financial reporting season for the calendar year of 2024 has continued to show substantial growth for defence companies as countries across the world, particularly those in Europe, open the chequebook.
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Naval Warfare
Egypt wins $625 million US deal to modernise its Ambassador IV fast-attack ships
6th February 2025
The State Department said the sale will increase the Egyptian Navy's tactical capabilities.
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Land Warfare
Germany takes first Boxer air defence vehicle and prepares for evaluation trials
5th February 2025
The Skyranger air defence system for Germany is built around the Boxer 8x8, a platform which is in service with, or ordered by, six countries.
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Air Warfare
US Navy’s next-generation sensor for Super Hornets achieves Initial Operating Capability
5th February 2025
The full rate production decision is scheduled for first-half 2025 and this will authorise the US Navy (USN) to fully outfit its carrier-based F/A-18E/F Super Hornet squadrons with InfraRed Search-and-Track (IRST) Block II.
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Naval Warfare
Singapore’s navy starts naval patrols with uncrewed vessels
5th February 2025
The unmanned patrol vessels have utilised collision-avoidance AI and expertise from Western allies in their design and construction.
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Air Warfare
USAF conducts first F-16 Block 70 flight of L3Harris’ Viper Shield
5th February 2025
The Viper Shield electronic warfare suite was tested by the US Air Force’s 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, with L3Harris aiming for deliveries of the system to international customers by late 2025.
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Land Warfare
Oshkosh awarded $215 million in truck contracts
5th February 2025
Oshkosh Defence has sold more than 2,000 Family of Medium Truck Vehicles (FMTV) A2 trucks and completed air drops of the M1093A2 (A2) FMTV trucks from Boeing C-17 heavy lift and Lockheed Martin C-130 tactical lift aircraft in 2024.
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Air Warfare
Airbus to further work on France’s A321XLR maritime patrol aircraft programme
5th February 2025
The two-year contract on the A321 militarised maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) will look to risk-assess the programme ahead of its development phase in 2026.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed sees 5% 2024 sales growth as CEO says DOGE is an “opportunity” for growth
5th February 2025
Lockeed Martin’s aeronautics sector saw $20 billion in orders, driven by its Lot 18 F-35 and US fiscal year F-35 sustainment contract wins.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy seeks the best combinations of crewed vessels with commercial UAVs and USVs
5th February 2025
The service will conduct Operation Southern Spear to identify the most appropriate manned/unmanned formations for domain awareness and counternarcotics operations.
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Land Warfare
UK and US militaries advance mobile directed energy weapon systems
4th February 2025
Recent tests have demonstrated how the UK and US armed forces have been scaling DEWs for mobile field-based operations.
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Naval Warfare
Learning from Japan: how to transform a fleet at speed
4th February 2025
At a recent event in London, lessons were shared based on the experiences of the Japanese Navy and how it has been building a fleet rapidly.
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Land Warfare
GDLS plans to deliver prototype armed Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle in 2025
4th February 2025
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is building the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Command, Control, Communications, Computers/Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C4/UAS) for the US Marine Corps (USMC). Approximately 500 ARV 30mm autocannon (ARV-30) are expected to be procured by the USMC.
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin wins contract to build the Trident II D5 Life Extension missile
4th February 2025
The company will also invest in new production facilities to service the ongoing need for the D5LE2.
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Defence Notes
EU commits to increased defence spending and boosting capability
4th February 2025
There has been increased pressure from the second-term Trump administration in the US, as there was in the first term, for increased defence spending from non-US NATO countries, a move which is noted by Europe as already occurring.
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Naval Warfare
New deals awarded for US submarine electronic warfare systems and the USS Ronald Reagan
4th February 2025
The US Government has awarded contracts to upgrade electronic warfare systems, missile availability, and the USS Ronald Reagan for future missions.
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Land Warfare
Future of the US Army’s IVAS programme remains unknown
4th February 2025
Despite recently releasing an Request for Information (RfI) under the IVAS programme, it remains unclear if the US Army will recompete the initiative.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed delivers first F-16 Block 70 aircraft to Bulgaria
4th February 2025
The delivery of this F-16 Block 70 aircraft marks a first step in the Bulgarian air force’s modernisation efforts and the replacement of its MiG-29 aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Mitsubishi to build new OPV for Indonesia to enhance security coverage
4th February 2025
The offshore patrol vessel (OPV) will join its predecessor vessel in enforcing security around Indonesia’s coastline.
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