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US and UK military targeted for GPS-free navigation system for UAVs in contested environments

Flare Bright TACTERA software solution will be introduced at SOF Week 2025 in Tampa this week.

StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences

StormShroud is designed to support UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft by providing suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD). It is built around the Tekever AR3 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and Leonardo BriteStorm electronic warfare (EW) jammer payload.

Naval Warfare

Another $18.4 billion committed to USN Virginia-class submarines

The contract was awarded to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). As well as for the building of the boats, contract money will also go towards improving productivity at the shipyards, workforce support and other investment.

Land Warfare

Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.

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Land Warfare

How OMFV competitors are innovating to secure US Army contract

21st November 2022

The Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) contenders' proposals include advanced weapons systems, artificial intelligence sensors and situational awareness in addition to hybrid electric transmission, enhanced mobility and open architecture.
Training

I/ITSEC 2022: Hadean, British Army to showcase CTTP pathfinder progress

21st November 2022

The pathfinder agreement between the British Army and Hadean sought to transfer large portions of land-based physical training into a single synthetic environment. If the progress achieved is significant, this could be a big victory for distributed computing technologies in the defence sector.
Air Warfare

Taiwan’s army gets a boost in battlefield reconnaissance

21st November 2022

Inspired by Ukraine, Taiwan is going all out to introduce new indigenously manufactured UAVs.
Naval Warfare

Naval Iron Dome completes advanced interception tests

20th November 2022

The announcement of further C-Dome tests comes as a commercial ship was struck by an Iranian-made UAV near Oman.
Air Warfare

Boeing slashes number of defence business units after heavy losses

18th November 2022

After reporting significant losses and delays on major programmes, Boeing has announced the consolidation of its defence divisions.
Defence Notes

Congressional criticism prompts creation of new office to oversee JADC2

18th November 2022

The US is to establish a new central office with oversight of acquisition, integration and interoperability of the DoD-wide Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) effort.
Naval Warfare

UK MoD issues Serco with new contract for marine services

18th November 2022

Serco has been awarded a £200 million ($238) million contract by the UK MoD for continued provision of marine services for the Royal Navy.
Naval Warfare

How the USS Gerald R Ford's new tech is proving the critics wrong

18th November 2022

USS Gerald R Ford is the largest, most expensive and most advanced aircraft carrier ever built and has successfully deployed a raft of new technologies on its first operational deployment.
Naval Warfare

South American navies grow fleets despite modest budgets

18th November 2022

Naval forces in Uruguay, Argentina and Guyana are growing their fleets with additional patrol, research and multi-mission craft.
Air Warfare

Raytheon demonstrates secure conferencing technology for top-level US leaders

18th November 2022

Raytheon has rolled out new capability upgrades for the US Air Force's Presidential and National Voice Conferencing (PNVC) system.
Land Warfare

Switzerland gains US approval for Patriot air defence missile buy

18th November 2022

Switzerland will acquire up to 72 Patriot missiles under a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) transaction.
Land Warfare

Bangladesh welcomes home its first VT5 light tanks

18th November 2022

The Bangladesh Army continues to modernise with the arrival of light tanks, rocket artillery and man-portable rocket launchers from various sources.
Training

First T-6C trainers arrive in Thailand

17th November 2022

Deliveries have commenced of new trainer aircraft for Thailand's air force.
Defence Notes

Why a true joint approach is vital for electronic warfare

17th November 2022

Speakers at last month's AOC convention highlighted the many barriers that still prevent full interoperability on electromagnetic spectrum operations, both within the US DoD and internationally.
Air Warfare

German Armed Forces receives second Airbus A350-900

17th November 2022

Lufthansa Technik has delivered a second A350 aircraft for long-distance government VIP transport to the German Armed Forces.
Land Warfare

Sweden contracts BAE to develop new CV90 variants

17th November 2022

Sweden has contracted BAE Systems to develop Forward Maintenance and Combat Engineer variants of the CV90 armoured vehicle.
Land Warfare

German-Slovak Leopard tank transfer finalised

17th November 2022

Contracts have been formally signed for the transfer of 15 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) from Germany to Slovakia.
Air Warfare

Elbit to supply self-protection systems for Asia-Pacific helicopter fleets

17th November 2022

Elbit will supply passive and active IR countermeasures for installation on attack and utility helicopters operated by an undisclosed customer in Asia-Pacific.
Air Warfare

Norway signs for AMRAAM-D missiles to equip F-35 fleet

17th November 2022

Norway has signed a $500 million dollar agreement for procurement of Raytheon AMRAAM-D missiles to equip its F-35 fighter jet fleet.