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Defence Notes

UK doubles military support to Ukraine with £1 billion package

The UK has announced a further £1 billion ($1.2 billion) in military support to Ukraine, bringing the total value of aid since the start of the invasion to £2.3 billion.

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Air Warfare

TEI unveils new turbofan with MIUS in mind

The TF-6000 turbofan engine from Tusas Engine Industries features fewer compressor stages than rival powerplants.

Defence Notes

US commits more forces to Europe as NATO members approve new strategic concept

In the face of the biggest crisis in European security for decades, NATO has strengthened its resolve and will expand to include Sweden and Finland.

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Air Warfare

France receives the first batch of refurbished MICA missiles

1st July 2022

Refurbishing the missiles will keep them in service until 2030 with the French Navy and the Air and Space Force.
Naval Warfare

Philippines awards LPD tender to PT PAL

1st July 2022

In another midnight deal before Duterte left office, the Philippines signed a contract for a pair of landing platform docks. Its first Israeli-built fast attack craft were launched too.
Land Warfare

Singapore to get wheeled artillery and Bronco 3s from 2024

1st July 2022

Singapore's defence minister provided updates on artillery, tracked carriers, submarines and the country's new Digital and Intelligence Service.
Air Warfare

India desperately needs more transport aircraft

30th June 2022

How can the Indian Air Force fill major gaps in its airlift fleet, since few new transport aircraft types are available?
Naval Warfare

USN awards SM-2 contract modification for Raytheon

30th June 2022

SM-2 Block IIIC features an active radar seeker and is expected to be deployed by the USN surface fleet by October 2022.
Naval Warfare

Rheinmetall to develop prototype naval airburst munition

30th June 2022

Rheinmetall claims that its new 30mm x 173mm Kinetic Energy Electronically Timed airburst round would aid point defence for surface vessels.
Defence Notes

Sweden orders two GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft

30th June 2022

Sweden has ordered two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft with deliveries set to take place in 2027.
Defence Notes

Elbit gains two more Asia-Pacific orders

30th June 2022

Israeli company to provide airborne munitions guidance kits and networked battlefield management tools to the Asian market under two new contracts.
Naval Warfare

Australia has no looming submarine capability gap, at least according to the RAN

30th June 2022

Will the recent change of government bring about a much-needed admission from Australia's navy that a capability gap will occur in its submarine fleet?
Defence Notes

French seek urgent reinforcement for air defence umbrella

29th June 2022

France needs a new interim addition to its air defence arsenal, particularly as the Crotale NG SHORAD missile is due for retirement by 2025 — could VL MICA fit the bill?
Air Warfare

Malaysian Army tests its MD 530G helicopters

29th June 2022

Malaysia is now operating the MD 530G light helicopter, while the first CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft conversion has arrived home.
Air Warfare

Three FMS customers to receive Joint Standoff Weapon technical upgrade

28th June 2022

Bahrain, Canada and Taiwan are to benefit from a technical data and software upgrade for the AGM-154C Block III missile.
Naval Warfare

Philippines orders six OPVs from South Korea

28th June 2022

In a midnight deal, just before the current Philippine administration leaves office, Manila has ordered six OPVs from Seoul.
Naval Warfare

Brazil signs polar vessel contract

27th June 2022

Construction of the Navio de Apoio Antártico (NApAnt) is scheduled to begin this year.
Defence Notes

USAF orders follow-on ICBM support

27th June 2022

BAE Systems will carry on in its role as industry prime in the ICBM Integration Support Contract until 2040.
Defence Notes

Ultra takeover comes under national security scrutiny

27th June 2022

The UK government is still likely to approve the takeover of Ultra by a private equity-owned firm, but its decision to launch a consultation into the deal reflects concerns that UK defence industrial sovereignty may be eroded.
Naval Warfare

Raytheon to continue development of counter-hypersonic missile design

27th June 2022

A modification to an Other Transaction Agreement deal will see Raytheon finalise system requirements and accelerate development of its Glide Phase Interceptor design.
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24th June 2022

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Defence Notes

Eurosatory - all the news that's fit to chat about (Podcast)

24th June 2022

The Shephard Media news team report from the floor of Eurosatory, the biennial international defence and security exhibition.