Defence Notes
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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.
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.
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.
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
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15th February 2022
There are small differences, but the latest edition of the US Indo-Pacific Strategy carries on a similar trajectory to before, that of countering a belligerent China.
14th February 2022
Fincantieri has launched the fourth of seven offshore patrol vessels intended for the Italian Navy.
14th February 2022
UK launches study to look into alternatives to satellite guidance for weapon systems.
14th February 2022
Lockheed Martin has officially withdrawn its bid to buy missile propulsion systems specialist Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings.
14th February 2022
The H225M will progressively take over roles of the elderly Super Puma, one of these being crucial search and rescue missions.
14th February 2022
The US has supplied four Cessna aircraft to help train Philippine naval aviators.
11th February 2022
BAE Systems achieved two major F-35 production milestones with delivery of vehicle management computers and active inceptor systems.
11th February 2022
Two more Belgian companies join the domestic industry support team for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian.
11th February 2022
Fincantieri Marinette Marine will provide bridge and central control station equipment training stations for future USN guided-missile frigates.
11th February 2022
The USN has ordered additional Mk 82 and Mk 200 systems for the Aegis Weapon System.
11th February 2022
The USAF has stepped up efforts to replace a fleet of Boeing E-3 Sentry Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft.
11th February 2022
Security threats and the need to refresh capabilities add weight to calls for Ireland to invest more in defence.
11th February 2022
A future conflict between Russia and Ukraine could see KUB used as a defensive loitering munition in a form of aerial minefield against the Bayraktar TB2.
11th February 2022
The USN has awarded another Mk 6 guidance system-related contract to the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory.
11th February 2022
In the first episode of series three of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast, we look at how the partnership enhances military interoperability.
11th February 2022
The future Constellation-class frigate requires a variable-depth sonar to locate submarines, UUVs and other subsurface threats.
11th February 2022
Ricardo is providing up to six ‘low technological, high-mobility’ platforms for experiments with the British Army.
11th February 2022
Saab saw sales, order bookings and profits increase in 2021, and the company expects organic sales growth of 5% in 2022.
11th February 2022
Indonesia seems set to turn its affections for South Korean submarines to French ones.