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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Naval Warfare

Fleet Certification Period 2020 underway

17th February 2020

The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) first major exercise for 2020, Fleet Certification Period 2020 (FCP20), got underway from Sydney on 17 February. The exercise’s sea …
Air Warfare

Singapore Airshow 2020: RSAF confirms RBS 70 NG buy

16th February 2020

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has procured the Saab RBS 70 NG MANPADS as part of its air defence renewal efforts. The announcement …
Naval Warfare

Naval Group announces plan to support Greek FDI frigate programme

14th February 2020

The Naval Group revealed a long-term cooperation strategy which will support the acquisition of two Belhara-class FDI frigates by the Hellenic Navy. The announcement was …
Land Warfare

BPI may re-emerge in Israel as extra piece of BMD jigsaw

14th February 2020

There has been a revival of support in Israel for laser rocket interceptor and boost-phase intercept (BPI) technology. While BPI remains a distant prospect, it …
Defence Notes

US military leaders outline future modernisation of ICBM and deterrence strategy

14th February 2020

Adm Charles A Richard, head of US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) outlined future plans for the modernisation of US ICBM, submarines and strategic bombers during a 13 …
Naval Warfare

EMALS and AAG cleared for US Navy aircraft on CVN 78

14th February 2020

The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) have been cleared for shipboard launch and recovery of all currently deployed US Navy …
Defence Notes

Patria acquires Milrem Latvia SIA

14th February 2020

Patria ISP has acquired 100 % of shares of Milrem Latvia SIA from Milrem LCM OÜ, the company announced on 12 February. The acquired company …
Defence Notes

Podcast: US lifts the lid on FY2021 spending plans, OMFV rises from the dead, and Singapore Airshow news

14th February 2020

Welcome to Episode 6 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
Air Warfare

RAF completes Exercise Red Flag

14th February 2020

The UK’s F-35 Lightning Force has concluded Exercise Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base in the US.Royal Air Force 617 Squadron deployed F-35 jets …
Naval Warfare

USS Kansas City handed over to US Navy

13th February 2020

The US Navy has taken delivery of littoral combat ship (LCS) 22 at a ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama. The future USS Kansas …
Naval Warfare

Titan to acquire Huntington Ingalls’ San Diego Shipyard

13th February 2020

Titan Acquisition Holdings is to acquire Huntington Ingalls’ San Diego Shipyard under a definitive agreement announced on 12 February. Titan provides ship repair and commercial …
Uncrewed Vehicles

France supplies three Heron UAVs to Morocco

13th February 2020

The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has taken delivery of three second-hand Heron UAVs from France. The Israel Aerospace Industries-built UAVs were used by the …
Defence Notes

BAE Systems awarded funding for DARPA's SIGMA+ programme

13th February 2020

BAE Systems to develop advanced analytics technology to assist in the detection and deterrence of mass destruction activity, helping to protect national security.BAE Systems is …
Air Warfare

FCAS Phase 1A framework contract awarded

13th February 2020

The governments of France and Germany have launched the demonstrator phase for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) with the issue of an initial framework …
Training

Singapore Airshow 2020: Boeing believes T-7 trainer will have Asian appeal

13th February 2020

Buoyed by its selection by the USAF as its next-generation T-X trainer aircraft, Boeing was promoting its twin-seat T-7 as ‘highly relevant’ for Asia-Pacific air …
Air Warfare

DoD modifies CHI Aviation contract for AFRICOM logistics

12th February 2020

The US DoD has awarded several US-based firms modified contracts for providing aviation support and logistics to Africa Command (AFRICOM) according to a 6 February …
Air Warfare

Marte ER in second test firing

12th February 2020

MBDA has carried out a second firing of the Marte ER anti-ship missile at the Poligono Interforze del Salto di Quirra test range in Sardinia. …
Naval Warfare

Saab combat management system for RAN

12th February 2020

The Australian government has signed an Enterprise Partnering Agreement with Saab Australia to deliver the Next Generation Combat Management System (CMS) for the Royal Australian …
Air Warfare

F-35s carry out night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth

12th February 2020

The first night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth have been carried out by four F-35 Lightning jets in UK waters. Operational training being carried out …