Defence Notes

Read the latest general industry News: Our team of expert journalists bring you breaking news, features & analysis across the domain.

Naval Warfare

Type 31 programme moves forward with new steel cutting

Steel cutting marks the formal beginning of construction of the second Type 31 frigate, HMS Active.

Naval Warfare

Italy marches on with Qatari ships while Algerian naval deal progresses

Fincantieri will have delivered new corvettes, OPVs and an LPD to Qatar by 2024.

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European defence projects compete for future PESCO funding

New efforts evaluated by the EU's PESCO development mechanism will focus on climate change, hybrid threats, cyber, artificial intelligence and space as well as energy and maritime security.

Digital Battlespace

New UK surveillance ship arrives at Cammell Laird for conversion

The vessel will also be used for research designed to deepen understanding of UK and international waters.

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Airbus enhances Belgian communications with satellite technology

26th January 2023

The Belgian Ministry of Defence has contracted Airbus to provide satellite communications services for 15 years.
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How France’s future budget will prepare its armies for tomorrow’s warfare

26th January 2023

Under the future military programming law 2024-2030 umbrella, France intends to invest in innovation as well as in cyber, maritime, space and UAS capabilities.
Uncrewed Vehicles

UAVs present a step-change in maritime aviation, QinetiQ says

25th January 2023

QinetiQ is supporting the UK Royal Navy's pursuit of UAV development.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Iveco to take a majority stake in Horiba Mira’s UGV business

24th January 2023

The duo believe combining cutting-edge tech with manufacturing prowess will help secure a leading position in the UGV market.
Naval Warfare

Indonesian Navy receives an additional hospital ship

23rd January 2023

Another hospital ship joins the ranks of the Indonesian Navy, while the induction of the sixth and final KCR-60M missile patrol boat approaches.
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Despite sanctions, India's dependence on Russian military equipment likely to persist for decades to come

23rd January 2023

Despite boosting indigenous production and diversifying its sources of military equipment, India is in no position to give up its long-time dependence on Russia.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Exail participates in US Navy’s Digital Horizon exercise

20th January 2023

The three-week Digital Horizon exercise sought to further the USN’s USV and AI ambitions.
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The most significant defence stories of 2022 - and looking ahead to the coming year (podcast)

20th January 2023

The year 2022 saw dramatic changes to the international security landscape along with major developments across the air, land and sea domains.
Digital Battlespace

Europe to fund 5G research for defence applications

20th January 2023

The European Defence Fund's 5G COMPAD project will bring together suppliers from 12 countries to work on future military communications systems.
Naval Warfare

Thales on contract to provide sonar for US Navy future frigates

20th January 2023

Thales' Captas-4 is a low-frequency active and passive variable-depth sonar for platforms heavier than 3,000t.
Uncrewed Vehicles

IAI lifts the lid on new loitering munition

19th January 2023

IAI is under contract with the US DoD to develop the hand-launched weapon.
Naval Warfare

Fleet Solid Support ship contract placed

19th January 2023

After selecting Team Resolute in 2022, the UK MoD has placed a firm contract to order three new support ships.
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The future is hypersonic strike for Zumwalt destroyers

19th January 2023

The Zumwalt class will be the first US Navy ships to field hypersonic missiles.
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Monitoring the next domain: US launches space awareness satellites

18th January 2023

The US Space Force’s (USSF's) Long Duration Propulsive ESPA (LPDE) programme has achieved new success with the launch of its third spacecraft, the LPDE-3A.
Air Warfare

Raytheon gets set for US rocket cargo missions

18th January 2023

Under the US Air Force's 2030 Science & Technology Strategy, Raytheon will develop rocket cargo mission planning and C2 systems.
Air Warfare

Northrop Grumman to enhance US Air Force intelligence

17th January 2023

Northrop Grumman will help modernise the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate's intelligence with AI solutions under the Intelligence Systems Infrastructure, Tools and Enhancements programme.
Air Warfare

Air dominance vital as US and allies face evolving threat environment (Studio)

17th January 2023

Advanced munitions industry positions for a changing threat landscape, underscored by the conflict in Ukraine.
Land Warfare

India boosts defence capabilities for army and navy amid border tensions

17th January 2023

Procurement of helicopter-launched antitank guided missiles, as well as man-portable air defence missiles, are approved for the Indian Army.
Digital Battlespace

Qinetiq to accelerate mission data generation for UK MoD

16th January 2023

The ten-year partnership with the MoD will see the company supply data, EW, training and IT support capabilities to support UK military objectives.