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Air Warfare

Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights

The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.

France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend

The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.

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.

Defence Notes

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.

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Defence Notes

BAE Systems touts benefits of digital engineering

14th January 2022

Following a recent contract award from the USN, BAE Systems spoke to Shephard about the benefits of digital modelling and engineering approaches.
Defence Notes

Boeing figures show higher Apache and F-15 deliveries in 2021

14th January 2022

More attack helicopters and F-15 Eagle fighters reached customers in 2021 than in 2020.
Naval Warfare

Hensoldt joins the Type 212CD supply chain

14th January 2022

The German-Norwegian Type 212CD programme marks the first time that OMS 150 and OMS 300 optronic masts will be installed in tandem.
Naval Warfare

Peru sets out naval modernisation plans for 2022

14th January 2022

Peru continues to upgrade its naval capabilities despite its limited budget.
Naval Warfare

Italian future submarine programme takes a step forward

14th January 2022

Construction is underway of the first U212NFS submarine for the Italian Navy.
Air Warfare

US signals continued maintenance of Greek F-16 engines

14th January 2022

The Greek government has requested parts and services under the FMS programme to support follow-on depot-level maintenance and sustainment of F100-PW-229 aircraft engines.
Naval Warfare

India picks Ultra-Mahindra partnership to enhance ASW

14th January 2022

IADS for the Indian Navy will detect enemy torpedoes at long range and divert them from their intended targets.
Land Warfare

Aimpoint releases new Duty RDS sight

13th January 2022

Aimpoint, an established provider of sights to many armed forces around the world, has released its newest red dot sight.
Air Warfare

Collins Aerospace keeps B-52 bomber flying

13th January 2022

Collins Aerospace has joined the effort to keep the B-52 Stratofortress in service.
Naval Warfare

Cavitation tunnel supports Turkish naval stealth research

13th January 2022

The opening of the KATMANSIS cavitation tunnel testbed marks a further step towards industrial self-sufficiency in Turkey.
Digital Battlespace

French MoD creates VR planning centre

13th January 2022

The VR Decision project in France aims to investigate the impact of immersive technologies on collaborative processes that underpin the decision-making cycle and operational planning.
Naval Warfare

Future USN destroyer details break cover

13th January 2022

The USN is minimising the incorporation of new technologies as it looks to develop its next large surface combatant.
Naval Warfare

Austal USA eyes new opportunities

13th January 2022

Austal USA is hopeful of new work opportunities as it makes headway on its steel shipbuilding facility and new San Diego ship repair site.
Digital Battlespace

Partners claim milestone in merging air threat data from UAVs

13th January 2022

Tests with the Legion Pod on MQ-20 Avenger UASs delivered long-range air threat data to a ground centre.
Training

Bangladesh takes delivery of first Grob trainers

13th January 2022

Germany is supplying a couple of dozen trainer aircraft to Bangladesh.
Land Warfare

MTL Advanced steels itself for UK Boxer contract

12th January 2022

MTL Advanced has been selected by WFEL to join the Artec-led team which will deliver the UK’s Boxer armoured vehicles.
Naval Warfare

UK hunts for extra large autonomous underwater vehicle

12th January 2022

The UK RN is increasingly looking to fill roles across its fleet with autonomous or uncrewed capabilities.
Defence Notes

How Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show is placing the Kingdom at the centre of global defense dialogues (Sponsored)

12th January 2022

Saudi Arabia has long been an integral part of global defense dialogues, from strategic summits in neighbouring Gulf nations to high-level conferences that shape the future of defense policy on an international scale.
Air Warfare

RAF receives final P-8A Poseidon

11th January 2022

Boeing has successfully completed the delivery of all nine P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft as contracted by the RAF.