Defence Notes
Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
Latest I/ITSEC 2021 News: Read now
I/ITSEC 2021 News Hide
-
![I/ITSEC 2021: PEO STRI hails ‘Team Orlando’]()
I/ITSEC 2021: PEO STRI hails ‘Team Orlando’
I/ITSEC delegates heard details of how the US Army is innovating a complex portfolio of modernisation programmes.
-
![I/ITSEC 2021: USMC generals line up to outline training challenges]()
I/ITSEC 2021: USMC generals line up to outline training challenges
A panel session at I/ITSEC heard how USMC training strategies must address issues such as deployability and interoperability.
Dubai Airshow 2021 News Hide
-
![Dubai Airshow 2021: UAE to host ViDAR centre of excellence]()
Dubai Airshow 2021: UAE to host ViDAR centre of excellence
Will the ViDAR SCAR reconnaissance pod make an impact in the Middle Eastern ISR market?
-
![Dubai Airshow 2021: Horizon Technologies and Airborne Technologies GmbH team up]()
Dubai Airshow 2021: Horizon Technologies and Airborne Technologies GmbH team up
Horizon Technologies and Airborne Technologies to jointly develop BlackFish SCAR-Pods.
The Artificial Intelligence on the Battlefield podcast Hide
-
![Artificial intelligence and the human-machine interface (podcast)]()
Artificial intelligence and the human-machine interface (podcast)
The third episode of Shephard Studio’s Artificial Intelligence on the Battlefield podcast, sponsored by our partner Systel, looks more closely at the future of the human-machine interface.
-
![Putting the soldier at the centre of AI design (Studio)]()
Putting the soldier at the centre of AI design (Studio)
Militaries are turning to soldier-centred design to maximise the benefits of AI technology, placing humans at the centre of their development efforts.
Defence Notes
Read the latest general industry News: Our team of expert journalists bring you breaking news, features & analysis across the domain.
Defence Notes
Airbus comfortable with industrial base changes if FCAS and Tempest merge
Despite not discussing different industrial scenarios with BAE Systems should FCAS and Tempest merge, Airbus has stated it will overcome any changes should the two programmes ever become one.
Air Warfare
Australia receives more F-35s as Classic Hornets are withdrawn
Australia received more F-35As in November, just as the RAAF farewelled its F/A-18A/B fleet.
Defence Notes
NASCAR tech, C295 MPA programme and I/ITSEC preview (Podcast)
Welcome to Episode 47 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Air Warfare
Australia and South Korea set up new aviation commands
Two new rotorcraft aviation units or commands have been set up at opposite ends of the Asia-Pacific region.
Featured videos
Defence Notes
Latest UK report reveals fall in export deals
It seems that the UK has maintained its presence in the top 10 global defence exporters worldwide — but it remains to be seen whether this will continue after COVID-19 and post-Brexit.
-
Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin contracted for additional LRASMs
2nd December 2021
The USAF-awarded contract to Lockheed Martin increases Lot Four and Lot Five Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) production.
-
Land Warfare
Nammo and Nordic Shelter join GLSDB team
2nd December 2021
Nammo and Nordic Shelter have been recruited to the GLSDB campaign, joining Saab and Boeing.
-
Naval Warfare
Brazil progresses nuclear submarine project
2nd December 2021
French shipbuilder Naval Group is providing technical assistance across all aspects of the future SSN except for the nuclear reactor.
-
Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems prepares EW upgrade for USAF
2nd December 2021
EC-37B aircraft replacing EC-130Hs in USAF service will include Compass Call Baseline 4.
-
Naval Warfare
RCN contract supports testing new technologies
2nd December 2021
The Canadian government is investing in Naval Experimentation and Testing – Engineering and Charter Services (NEXT-ECS) to support the country's navy.
-
Naval Warfare
US DoD locates Sonardyne for underwater tracking
2nd December 2021
Advanced Acoustic Concepts has selected Sonardyne’s Micro-Ranger 2 for US DoD programmes.
-
Unmanned Vehicles
Argentina unveils new electric UAVs
2nd December 2021
Argentina has shown off two new electric propulsion training UAVs during a visit to Chamical Military Air Base by Jorge Taiana, the country's minister of defence.
-
Defence Notes
BAE Systems completes demonstration of FireNet transceiver
2nd December 2021
The new system addresses US Army aviation channel capacity and waveform needs.
-
Defence Notes
NATO considers its future in Strategic Concept document
1st December 2021
Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, outlined NATO’s next Strategic Concept document at the Riga Public Diplomacy Conference on 30 November.
-
Naval Warfare
Keel laid for first Belgian-Dutch rMCM minehunter
1st December 2021
The first ship of six for Belgium will be named BNS Ostende.
-
Naval Warfare
Naval Group rolls out latest Barracuda-class sub
1st December 2021
Naval Group aims to produce a new submarine for the French Navy every two years, with the company on track to deliver the first four boats by 2026.
-
Defence Notes
Turbojet expertise evolves in Turkey
1st December 2021
Experience gained in Turkey during the development of the KTJ-3200 turbojet engine may accelerate the design and construction of the new Arat engine, which will have lower fuel consumption and higher thrust.
-
Naval Warfare
PESCO project to develop building blocks for future European ships
1st December 2021
From AAW destroyers to ASW frigates and escorts, common systems could be incorporated on any number of vessel classes built by EU member states under the 4E programme.
-
Air Warfare
Bangladesh Army seeks attack helicopters
1st December 2021
There are requirements for new helicopters in all three armed services in Bangladesh.
-
Defence Notes
US outlines foreign policy in Global Posture Review
30th November 2021
The Global Posture Review, released on 29 November, will inform the next iteration of the US National Defense Strategy.
-
Defence Notes
Raytheon acquires SEAKR Engineering
30th November 2021
New subsidiary SEAKR adds space electronics capabilities to Raytheon Intelligence & Space's portfolio.
-
Air Warfare
US orders Lot 10 and Lot 11 AARGM
30th November 2021
Northrop Grumman is to deliver full-rate production AGM-88 air-launched missiles for the USN and FMS customer Germany.
-
Naval Warfare
Trinidad and Tobago expects Cape-class boats to do their duty
30th November 2021
Trinidad and Tobago PM Dr Keith Rowley says he expects 'nothing but good news' from the use of two new Cape-class patrol boats.
-
Naval Warfare
Tsirkon series production begins
30th November 2021
The Russian Navy awaits Tsirkon hypersonic missile deliveries in 2022.
