Defence Notes

Tata to build Rafale fuselages in India as Dassault ramps up global production

New Hyderabad facility will host the first overseas Rafale fuselage line, as India looks to bolster its aerospace ecosystem and align with long-term AMCA goals.

What role could holographic and 3D capabilities play in the warfare of tomorrow

Holographic and 3D technologies have been lauded by some for their ability to provide technical and operational advantages for military training and planning. But is the hype truly justified?

Unfolding the Golden Dome for America: Seven things you should know about the programme

Shephard talked to multiple experts about the most pressing concerns and considerations regarding the air defence system advocated by President Trump.

Industry welcomes UK Strategic Defence Review, but pressure remains on future defence investment plans

While industry reception to the SDR has been positive, questions still remain from analyst and trade associations about what this could mean for future investment and the future UK Defence Industrial Strategy.

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Air Warfare

US attack helicopters for Manila – will it or won’t it?

1st May 2020

The Philippine Air Force’s (PAF's) desire to obtain new dedicated attack helicopters lurched forward on 30 April, when the US State Department announced a potential …
Naval Warfare

Naval Group begins sea trials of SSN Suffren

1st May 2020

Naval Group has announced the start of sea trials for the first Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine manufactured for the French Navy. A total of six …
Naval Warfare

Australia fast-tracks extra patrol boats

1st May 2020

Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds announced on 1 May that her country’s navy would receive six additional Cape-class patrol boats, to be built by Austal. …
Air Warfare

Dassault delivers third upgraded ATL2 maritime patrol aircraft

1st May 2020

Dassault Aviation delivered the third upgraded Atlantique 2 (ATL2) maritime patrol aircraft to the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA), according to a statement made on …
Naval Warfare

China adds to SSBN fleet

1st May 2020

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) celebrated its 71st anniversary on 23 April, and ahead of the milestone commissioned two new Type 094 Jin-class nuclear-powered …
Defence Notes

China rattles India with border exercises and infrastructure build-up

30th April 2020

The frequency and size of aggressive single-service and joint military exercises in the Tibet Autonomous Region, conducted by the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Tibet Military …
Naval Warfare

COVID-19 prompts Poland to reassess naval plans

30th April 2020

The Polish MoD will have to reshape its Technical Modernization Plan and re-evaluate some of its procurement goals, due to the economic crisis that is …
Defence Notes

Spain amends legislation on foreign military deals

30th April 2020

Spain’s Council of Ministers approved a new royal decree on 28 April which changes the country’s arms export control regulations with the aim of ensuring …
Defence Notes

DoD invests in medical swab production

30th April 2020

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Puritan Medical Products a $75.5 million investment as part of the Defence Production Act Title 3 funding. …
Defence Notes

Israeli intelligence unit confronts COVID-19

30th April 2020

A research and development laboratory called Unit 81, part of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Intelligence Directorate, has been working with the health ministry, the …
Air Warfare

Russia’s upgraded Tu-160 strategic bomber nears production

30th April 2020

Production of the Tupolev Tu-160M2 bomber is poised to begin, after Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on 7 April that the Kazan Aviation Plant …
Digital Battlespace

South Korea approves military digital programmes

30th April 2020

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) in South Korea has approved three new programmes critical to digitisation of the armed forces, while also signing off …
Air Warfare

Cost considerations and politics drive USAF choice for LRSO

29th April 2020

The US Air Force’s selection recently of Raytheon Technologies as sole-source contractor on the Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) programme, ahead of a concept solution …
Air Warfare

Four Russian strategic bombers fly near NATO airspace

29th April 2020

The Russian MoD reported on 29 April that two Tu-160 (NATO: Blackjack) strategic missile carriers completed a planned flight in airspace over the Baltic Sea. At …
Naval Warfare

China accuses USS Barry of incursion into territorial waters

29th April 2020

In the latest instance of Sino-US maritime tensions, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND) has accused the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Barry …
Defence Notes

Saab staves off COVID-19 complications to deliver first UAE GlobalEye

29th April 2020

The first of three GlobalEye multirole Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C;) aircraft has been delivered by Saab to the UAE, in a move made possible by …
Naval Warfare

PLAN deploys to the Gulf of Aden

29th April 2020

The Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced on 28 April that it has deployed its 35th task force from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) …
Air Warfare

General Electric to produce F110-GE-129 engines for FMS deals

29th April 2020

General Electric has been awarded $707.27 million to exercise four options under a previous indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for F110-GE-129 engine production. Work includes further production of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

FTUAS competitors take heart from US Army adjustments

29th April 2020

The US Army has approved Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) competitors to video test flights and associated acceptance procedures of their respective systems, as an alternative …