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Defence Notes

Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up

The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.

Air Warfare

Rolls-Royce wins $711 million contract to support UK Royal Air Force Typhoon engines

The contract covers maintenance and service for the EJ200 engine that powers the UK Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet.

Naval Warfare

Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?

The White House and Congress have been increasing efforts to support the national maritime industry.

Land Warfare

How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication

A Ukrainian company in a race against Russian jammers has been demonstrating how the country’s innovative start-ups have been beating the West at its own game.

Featured Industry Spotlights

Land Warfare

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Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

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

Land Warfare

Need to develop AI-powered red pictures for battlefield situational awareness?

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Naval Warfare

Dutch naval CIWS upgrades face delays

26th September 2023

Installation of a replacement close-in-weapon system (CIWS) on the main surface warships of the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has been delayed.
Air Warfare

Sweden accelerates Gripen E fighter jet delivery

26th September 2023

Adjustments to an existing contract aims to facilitate the continued development and operational use of Gripen C/D aircraft beyond 2030, in parallel with the introduction of the Gripen E next-generation fighter.
Training

UK bomb disposal teams training Ukrainian engineers to clear minefields

26th September 2023

In the ongoing struggle to address Ukraine's status as the world's most heavily mined nation, the UK has initiated an intensive programme to train Ukrainian engineers.
Naval Warfare

Hensoldt wins order to provide more TRS-3D multi-mode naval radars to US Coast Guard

25th September 2023

Hensoldt will deliver another TRS-3D Baseline D multi-mode naval radar to be installed on a USC Legend-class national security cutter (NSC) under a $10 million contract which is in addition to the 12 already delivered for the ships.
Land Warfare

Kongsberg receives $94 million order for CROWS remote weapon stations

25th September 2023

Kongsberg has won a NOK1 billion ($94 million) order from the US Army for an additional 409 US Army Commonly Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) remote weapon stations, spares and support as part of an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract signed last year.
Land Warfare

German Army tests upgraded Puma IFV 'to the limit'

25th September 2023

The upgraded Puma IFV, fitted with a tactical, laser-based weapon training system and an increased-performance engine with modified turbocharger, has been put through 7,000km of testing.
Training

US Navy embraces AI to enhance training

25th September 2023

In a strategic move to expedite training development and analysis, the US Navy is planning to harness the power of AI.
Air Warfare

CH-47 Chinook: why the timeless helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender on the modern battlefield

25th September 2023

From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the latest developments and tells you everything you need to know about the workhorse of many armies and air forces in the 2020s.
Defence Helicopter

Argentina seeks AW109 and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters

25th September 2023

The Argentinian Air Force (FAA) and the Argentinian Naval Aviation Command (COAN) are looking for options to upgrade their helicopter fleets.
Land Warfare

Singapore Army tests AI in tactical and command post C2 systems

25th September 2023

Singapore is testing out new functions on its ARTEMIS battle management system on exercise in the US.
Air Warfare

Indigenous tethered UAVs to join Indian Army

25th September 2023

An Indian company will supply the Indian military with its first ever tethered UAVs.
Defence Notes

US Army seeks 'fundamental transformation' to face future threats

25th September 2023

‘The army is really undergoing its most fundamental transformation in 40 years. We are moving away from the system that we designed in the 80s’, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth has claimed,
Digital Battlespace

Leidos to support DoD Joint Staff C2 system under $74 million contract

22nd September 2023

Leidos has been awarded a five-year, $74 million contract to provide analytical and engineering support for Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) to the US DoD Joint Staff (JS) J6 Joint Assessment Division (JAD).
Training

US assists Philippine Air Force ISR training

22nd September 2023

At the request of the Philippine government, the 505th Training Squadron located at Hurlburt Field, Florida sent a team of USAF Air Operations Center Formal Training Unit instructors to Villamor Air Base, Philippines.
Air Warfare

UK set to host headquarters for GCAP sixth-generation fighter project, reports suggest

22nd September 2023

As discussions about the Global Combat Air Programme's headquarters location continue, Japan may lead the UK-based HQ to maintain programme balance.
Naval Warfare

German Armed Forces successfully concludes laser weapon demonstrator trials

22nd September 2023

The German Armed Forces has successfully completed trials of the laser weapon demonstrator (LWD) at sea, proving its combat effectiveness against various targets in realistic operating conditions.
Defence Notes

US provides a further $325 million worth of arms and equipment to support Ukraine, taking total to $43.9 billion since invasion

22nd September 2023

The US on 21 September announced another $325 million in arms and equipment to Ukraine, including missiles, air defence systems, ammunition and vehicles in support of the Eastern European country’s operations against the Russian invasion.
Naval Warfare

Norwegian navy ready to make decision on frigate life support contract

22nd September 2023

The future maintenance and modification of the Royal Norwegian Navy’s (RNoN’s) four remaining Fridjtof Nansen-class frigates is to be decided by the end of the year.
Uncrewed Vehicles

NATO uncrewed maritime exercise under way off the coast of Portugal

21st September 2023

Twenty-five navies, eight NATO entities and more than thirty companies and universities are currently involved in Robotic Experimentation Prototyping Augmented by Maritime Unmanned Systems Exercise 2023 (REPMUS 23), held off the coast of Portugal until 29 September.