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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Defence Notes

DSEI 2021: Shephard looks ahead

14th September 2021

As the Excel Centre in London opens its doors to DSEI 2021 on 14 September, Shephard looks at what to expect from the event.
Training

DSEI 2021: RAF Typhoon training gap slowly closes

14th September 2021

The UK's DE&S finally awards a contract to procure long needed Typhoon synthetic training equipment for RAF stations Lossiemouth and Coningsby.
Naval Warfare

DSEI 2021: Babcock sheds light on Ukrainian projects

14th September 2021

Under a previously signed Memorandum of Implementation (MoI) between Babcock, Ukraine and the UK, Kiev will receive a modern frigate capability, fast attack craft, minehunters, and naval base development.
Defence Notes

DSEI 2021: Collins Aerospace progresses on Tempest programme

14th September 2021

Collins Aerospace prepares actuation capabilities for the RAF’s Tempest programme.
Naval Warfare

DSEI 2021: MoD awards Thales naval laser demonstration contract

14th September 2021

Thales will develop a naval directed-energy weapon that will be fitted onto a Type 23 frigate for testing.
Defence Notes

DSEI 2021: BAE launches off with acquisition of In-Space Missions

14th September 2021

BAE Systems has acquired the UK-based satellite company In-Space Missions for an undisclosed figure.
Defence Notes

DSEI 2021: Chess Dynamics expands its portfolio with new Hawkeye MMP

14th September 2021

UK- based Chess Dynamics has announced the release of the new Hawkeye Modular Mission POD (MMP) long-range surveillance device. The Hawkeye (MMP) is the newest …
Naval Warfare

RAFAEL's Multi-Level Naval EW System Defeats Today’s Most Advanced ECCMs (sponsored)

14th September 2021

Introducing RAFAEL's naval Electronic Warfare (EW) ship protection suite: SEWS-DV deceives and disrupts hostile radar signals; C-Gem lures missiles away.
Naval Warfare

DSEI 2021: Link Microtek supplies mobile local communications for Type 26

14th September 2021

The Azdec optical mobile local communications system allows personnel to use secure voice communications and enables the ability to roam away from base stations without trailing wires.
Defence Notes

DSEI 2021: The story so far and what’s coming on Day 1

14th September 2021

Shephard Media is delighted to be back on the live show news circuit this week at DSEI 2021 — and our team of journalists have …
Naval Warfare

DSEI 2021: BMT unveils highly autonomous warship technologies project

14th September 2021

Design and engineering consultancy BMT has lifted the lid on its 'Highly Autonomous Warship Technologies' project, which is designed to help bridge the gap between current vessels and future lean-crewed autonomous warships.
Defence Notes

Moldovan military relies on partnerships for modernisation

14th September 2021

With little new modern equipment on the cards, Moldova's military is being forced to reply on training and international cooperation to improve its capability.
Air Warfare

Indonesia awaits new-build Hercules

14th September 2021

New aircraft - including transport, air-to-air refuelling and amphibious aircraft - are on their way to Indonesia.
Air Warfare

Saab shows off radar system at ACE 21

13th September 2021

Saab’s Giraffe radar and C2 system have been demonstrated at the Arctic Challenge Exercise 2021 (ACE 21).
Naval Warfare

UK launches National Shipbuilding Office

13th September 2021

The new office will oversee the implementation of the refreshed National Shipbuilding Strategy that is due to be published later this year.
Digital Battlespace

Enhancing electronic support to achieve spectrum dominance within multi-domain operations (sponsored)

13th September 2021

Activity in the Electro-Magnetic Environment (EME) is increasingly focused towards supporting digital sources.
Defence Notes

DSEI 2021: Lynred launches new miniature IR detector

13th September 2021

French company Lynred has unveiled Galatea MW, a new IR detector which features a SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) design.
Defence Notes

DSEI 2021: Anduril and jHub seal deal under TALOS programme

13th September 2021

The UK MoD has awarded Anduril Industries a £3.8 million ($5.2 million) contract to support its TALOS programme. Under the new contract, expected to last …
Training

DSEI 2021: RAF says Waddington will be MQ-9B global training hub

13th September 2021

The UK is to build a Protector International Training Centre at RAF Waddington, hoping to attract operators from around the world.