Defence Notes

Air Warfare

France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production

The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Naval Warfare

Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule

The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.

Air Warfare

Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion

The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.

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Air Warfare

China’s long-awaited twin-seat J-20 emerges

29th October 2021

The appearance of a twin-seat J-20 indicates broader role for China's premier fighter aircraft.
Air Warfare

CROWN fosters innovation and technological sovereignty

28th October 2021

CROWN will make a significant contribution towards building European defence capability and ensuring industrial independence
Defence Notes

Senate mark-up of US FY2022 budget focuses on China

28th October 2021

The US Senate Appropriations Committee is proposing a significant top-up of the Biden administration's defence budget proposal for FY2022.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Ukrainian TB2 strike in Donbass elicits muted Russian response

28th October 2021

Why has Russia reacted so tepidly to the first use of a Turkish-supplied combat drone against its proxy forces in eastern Ukraine?
Uncrewed Vehicles

Kyrgyzstan procures UAV strike capability

28th October 2021

Kyrgyzstan is believed to have ordered nine UAVs from Russia and Turkey, including three TB2 combat drones.
Naval Warfare

Thales, CS Group partner on cyber-secure naval navigation system

28th October 2021

The inertial navigation system has already been demonstrated during a first sea trial on a military vessel.
Digital Battlespace

France launches first Syracuse 4A military communications satellite

28th October 2021

Syracuse 4A military communication satellites will offer better resistance to different threats, such as jamming or cyberattacks, in addition to allowing troops to communicate at very long distances with an overall throughput three times higher.
Defence Notes

US orders biological warfare detection kits and decoy flares from Chemring

27th October 2021

Chemring to help modernise the Joint Biological Point Detection System and equip F-35s with decoy flares.
Uncrewed Vehicles

USAF picks Kratos for new MUM-T programme

27th October 2021

Off-Board Sensing Solution programme for USAF blends sensor extension for crewed aircraft with an attritable offensive weapons capability.
Air Warfare

US DoD secures ARTS-V1 SAM threat radar system

27th October 2021

Georgia Tech has received a contract to deliver its ARTS-V1 radar systems for training purposes from the US DoD.
Air Warfare

Airbus stresses need for Halcon contract signature to protect Spanish Air Force capabilities

27th October 2021

More than a year after proposing a package of 20 Eurofighters for Spain under Project Halcon, Airbus still awaits a production contract.
Naval Warfare

In-theatre radar replacement keeps Montrose in the Gulf

27th October 2021

Working at the UK Naval Support Facility in Bahrain, RN engineers and BAE Systems installed a replacement turning unit for the Artisan radar aboard HMS Montrose.
Naval Warfare

Perle ready to resume overhaul after fire repairs

27th October 2021

The Perle of France’s fleet has taken another step closer to returning to service.
Air Warfare

Airbus calls for new MAWS studies, favours modular design

27th October 2021

Airbus has put forward new details about the company's involvement in the Franco-German Maritime Airborne Weapons System programme.
Training

Read the Military Training and Simulation Handbook

27th October 2021

The Military Training and Simulation Handbook Issue 17 covers the global T&S industry and provides detailed information on airborne, ground and naval equipment, devices and systems.
Defence Notes

Northrop Grumman further invests into microelectronics

27th October 2021

Northrop Grumman has opened a new microelectronics micro-line facility to provide materials for next-generation systems.
Defence Notes

China FOBS off US as it intensifies nuclear race

27th October 2021

China astounded many with its recent FOBS test, but such developments are clearly part of China's efforts to enhance its nuclear retaliatory capability as it competes strategically with the US.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall to build Lynx OMFV test chassis

26th October 2021

Rheinmetall has received a contract to build and export a Lynx IFV test chassis for the OMFV programme.
Defence Notes

New composite ExoProtect passes ballistic resistance testing

26th October 2021

ExoTechnologies developed a sustainable composite from DUNA tested bulletproof material