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Naval Warfare

Metal Shark starts production on HSMUSVs as US shipyard targets further Caribbean orders

The US shipyard’s new High Speed Maneuverable Unmanned Surface Vessel (HSMUSV) will have a range of more than 500 nautical miles.

Defence Notes

Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth

Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.

Naval Warfare

ST Engineering to supply the Republic of Singapore Navy with counter-mine systems

Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) will supply uncrewed naval systems and supporting command and control equipment to support counter-mine operations with deliveries expected to begin in 2027.

Land Warfare

Australian Army advances with the implementation of countermining training

The branch entered this year in the second phase of the deployment of the FLAIM Sweeper system.

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Land Warfare

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Land Warfare

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Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

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Land Warfare

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Naval Warfare

Nordic firms team up on modular mine laying system

7th February 2023

Recent events in the maritime domain have made the importance of sea denial clear.
Land Warfare

Thailand’s first LG1 towed howitzers touch down

7th February 2023

The first of Thailand's new 105mm field guns have arrived home, while the country's Defense Technology Institute (DTI) pursues other indigenous programmes such as combat reconnaissance vehicles and an MRAP.
Air Warfare

Nepal expands M28 light transport fleet under new US Foreign Military Financing buy

7th February 2023

PZL-Mielec will supply an additional two M28 twin-turboprop light transport aircraft to Nepal's air force.
Land Warfare

How the US plans to regain Latin American defence markets from Russia and China

7th February 2023

Currently, 13 Latin American states operate Russian military hardware,, while 12 are equipped with Chinese weapon systems.
Naval Warfare

Malaysia scuttles one LCS, as Boustead struggles to fulfil obligations

6th February 2023

Malaysia's LCS programme has become a long-running sorry saga, with one ship already dumped.
Land Warfare

Latest tranche of US military aid for Ukraine targets multiple needs

6th February 2023

The US has earmarked more equipment worth billions for Kyiv.
Naval Warfare

US completes MK 18 UUV programme of record

6th February 2023

Since the initial production lot, over 90 MK 18 Mod 2 UUVs have been provided to the USN.
Air Warfare

RAF boss hopes for a return to a five-aircraft E-7 buy

6th February 2023

While the RAF may hope to return to its original plan for a five-strong E-7 AEW fleet, the service will still have to wait until 2024 to receive its first aircraft.
Training

EU training and support continues to flow to Ukraine

6th February 2023

The latest assistance for Ukrainian forces will support personnel trained under the EU Military Assistance Mission with non-lethal equipment, supplies and service to back the instructional activities.
Air Warfare

Live-fire trials clear way for Spike NLOS missile integration with latest Apache helicopter

6th February 2023

Spike NLOS missiles fired from an AH-64E V6 attack helicopter successfully hit stationary targets in a live-fire test at Yuma Proving Ground.
Air Warfare

Turkey develops sanction-busting system to secure naval helicopters

6th February 2023

A newly developed system for securing and transferring helicopters on the flight decks of Turkish I-class frigates is being rolled out to replace the Canadian-supplied ASIST equipment.
Digital Battlespace

Reaper UAV tests new SATCOM capability

6th February 2023

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GS-ASI) has successfully flight-tested a low-Earth-orbit SATCOM capability on board an MQ-9A aircraft.
Air Warfare

Aerosonde UAV makes first operational flight from USS Miguel Keith

3rd February 2023

The Textron UAS is also deployed on three other USN ships.
Training

W5 Solutions contracted to support Swedish tank and vehicle sims

3rd February 2023

W5 Solutions will ensure reliability and availability of Swedish tank and vehicle egress simulators.
Naval Warfare

SH Defence’s Cube system gains more naval partners

3rd February 2023

The modular system from the Danish company has drawn the attention of maritime companies from around the globe.
Land Warfare

Sener to tackle uncrewed teaming for convoys under European project

3rd February 2023

Sener Aerospace and Defense will lead a multi-national European Defence Fund project to explore swarming and interoperability of UGVs with crewed ground and air vehicles.
Digital Battlespace

Electronic warfare suite for F-16 Block 70 jets passes critical milestone

3rd February 2023

The L3Harris Viper Shield EW system has moved a step closer to service entry with Foreign Military Sales customers after passing a critical design review.
Defence Notes

Why China's surveillance balloon is more intriguing than alarming

3rd February 2023

While capturing headlines, the intelligence-collection capabilities of the Chinese balloon currently floating over the US are likely limited.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall chalks up more munitions and air defence contracts

3rd February 2023

The German-based group has announced contracts for Spike missiles, air defence systems and 40mm and 155mm ammunition for NATO and non-NATO customers.

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