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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 videos

Land Warfare

Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities

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Land Warfare

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.

Featured Industry Spotlights

Land Warfare

Need more flexibility in battle management system delivery?

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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Training

US Navy orders more TH-73A training helicopters

8th March 2023

Leonardo will deliver the latest batch of TH-73A Thrasher training helicopters to the USN by 2024 through a $110.5 million contract modification.
Naval Warfare

Germany highlights AI and uncrewed systems in mistakenly released naval force structure plans

8th March 2023

On March 5, the German Armed Forces published and later deleted a 'Force Structure Goals 2035+' on its website, offering glimpses into Berlin's naval planning.
Land Warfare

Senior UK general says Ukraine war lessons should reshape defence priorities

8th March 2023

The UK's Assistant Chief of the General Staff has called for a re-focus on core ground combat capabilities and boots on the ground for the British Army.
Air Warfare

MD Helicopters ramps up production as Nigerian order lands

8th March 2023

MD Helicopters is expanding its production line to fulfil a Nigerian Army order for 12 Cayuse Warrior Plus scout/attack helicopters.
Defence Notes

How artificial intelligence can threaten military readiness

8th March 2023

Although AI provides several operational benefits in the defence arena, it can also put armed forces in risky situations.
Air Warfare

Indian Army receives its first swarm of UAVs

8th March 2023

NewSpace Research and Technologies has completed delivery of a UAV swarm to India's army.
Air Warfare

Australian Army aviation reconstitutes with host of new platforms

8th March 2023

New aviation platforms are all on the way for Australian Army - UH-60M Black Hawk, AH-64E Apache Guardian and Integrator UAVs.
Naval Warfare

Kongsberg provides propulsion for Philippine patrol vessels

7th March 2023

Kongsberg will supply six sets of Controllable Pitch Propeller systems to Hyundai Heavy Industries for Philippine Navy OPVs.
Air Warfare

HAL, Safran seal Indian helicopter engine pact but questions remain over size of market

7th March 2023

The two companies will develop a turboshaft to power the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and Deck Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH) designs.
Training

GNSS simulator software breaks high-capacity barrier

7th March 2023

Global navigation satellite system simulation Skydek can generate 500 simulated signals.
Air Warfare

Italian Air Force's C-27J Spartan fleet to receive upgrade

7th March 2023

Leonardo will upgrade the Italian Air Force's C-27J Spartan fleet with a new avionics configuration, including mission computers, flight management and self-protection systems.
Land Warfare

Oshkosh challenges US Army's JLTV contract decision with GAO protest

7th March 2023

According to an analysis by Shephard Defence Insight, AM General’s bid could have reduced the JLTV unit cost by as much as $30,000.
Air Warfare

General Atomics sole awardee for second phase of DARPA’s LongShot UAV project

7th March 2023

Under LongShot, DARPA aims to increase the standoff range at which fighters can launch air-to-air weapons with an air-released UAV.
Defence Notes

China resolutely prioritises defence in 2023 budget

7th March 2023

Even though China's economy is facing dire challenges, there is no let-up in funding being allocated to the PLA.
Air Warfare

Thai navy receives back its first modernised Do 228

6th March 2023

Thailand is currently upgrading four Do 228 maritime patrol aircraft, and the first has just returned home.
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman joins USAF effort to build digital network backbone

6th March 2023

The company will join Phase 1 of the Common Tactical Edge Network effort to enable Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2).
Air Warfare

General Atomics nets first US customer for MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS

6th March 2023

Air Force Special Operations Command is procuring the MQ-9B SkyGuardian to support its Adaptive Airborne Enterprise concept.
Air Warfare

Textron delivers special mission Grand Caravan EX aircraft to Belize

6th March 2023

The Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft delivered to the Belize Ministry of National Defense and Border Security will fulfil multiple mission sets.
Naval Warfare

DriX USV to take part in Middle East naval exercise

6th March 2023

IMX 23 is set to be one of the largest uncrewed naval exercises conducted in the Middle East this year.

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