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.

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.

Defence Notes

UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost

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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Euronaval 2022: Rohde & Schwarz unveil new liquid-cooled HF high-power transmitters

18th October 2022

The new liquid-cooled systems offer power and thermal efficiency benefits.
Naval Warfare

Euronaval 2022: BAE Systems details Adaptable Strike Frigate design with Type 32 and exports in mind

18th October 2022

BAE Systems is bringing its Adaptable Strike Frigate to market at Euronaval in Paris, offering a solution for the UK's Type 32 requirement and export opportunities.
Defence Notes

US to send extra HIMARS ammo to Ukraine

17th October 2022

Ukraine is receiving more GMLRS rounds for HIMARS but air defence systems are a more pressing requirement.
Defence Notes

North Korea launches new barrage of missiles

17th October 2022

To date, North Korea has launched 15 ballistic and cruise missiles in a three-week period in its latest ill-tempered demonstration of belligerence.
Air Warfare

Australia to receive anti-radiation missiles via FMS

13th October 2022

Northrop Grumman subsidiary Alliant Techsystems is providing Australia with AARGM and HARM anti-radiation missiles.
Defence Notes

AUSA 2022: Iron Beam reaches a wider audience

13th October 2022

The Iron Beam laser for air and missile defence made its US show debut at AUSA 2022 and it was also presented to representatives of 24 militaries at a recent conference in Israel.
Air Warfare

Malaysia lines up Anka and ATR-72 for ISR requirements

13th October 2022

After long consideration, Malaysia is getting ready to sign contracts for ISR aircraft and UAVs. New Condor-replacement armoured vehicles are also planned.
Naval Warfare

Austal Australia converts patrol boat into unmanned vessel

12th October 2022

The Royal Australian Navy is involved in converting a patrol boat into an unmanned vessel, while it also seeks new workboats and another LMV-M contender reveals its landing craft design for the Australian Army.
Air Warfare

UK-Qatar Typhoon squadron deploys for training and World Cup security

11th October 2022

Eight aircraft from 12 Squadron RAF are in Qatar for in-country training and support for security around the 2022 World Cup.
Defence Notes

France favours air force in 2023 defence budget

11th October 2022

Galvanised by the Russia-Ukraine war, French military spending plans for 2023 focus on fixed-wing aviation.
Naval Warfare

Japan considers specialist submersibles and LRADs

11th October 2022

Recent exhibitions in Japan saw companies offering specialist equipment such as tactical submersibles and long-range acoustic devices to the Japanese military.
Defence Notes

AUSA 2022: UVision accelerates opening of new US production and training centre

10th October 2022

Growing demand for loitering munitions enabled UVision to open its US production facility earlier than planned.
Defence Notes

AUSA 2022: Northwest UAV reveals latest engine

10th October 2022

Northwest UAV hopes its new NW-230 engine will undergo its first flight in 2023.
Defence Notes

Textron Systems: Benefits of MOSA Across Mission Sets (Sponsored)

10th October 2022

As a leading systems integrator, Textron Systems brings a strong history of multi-domain capabilities in land, air, sea, weapons and electronic systems.
Defence Notes

AUSA 2022: General Micro Systems introduces new modular open distributed computing architecture products

10th October 2022

Centralised computing systems are giving way to more modular and scalable architectures, according to General Micro Systems.
Defence Notes

The Disintegrated Review - Is the UK's defence and security strategy on the right path (podcast)

7th October 2022

So much has changed — domestically and in the world at large — since the UK government released the Integrated Review and MoD Command Paper in early 2021.
Defence Notes

Nioa and Diehl deepen their bond with naval munitions strategic partnership

7th October 2022

An agreement between Nioa and Diehl includes technology transfer for Australian sovereign manufacturing of naval munitions.
Air Warfare

US Air Force awards Seek Eagle support contract

6th October 2022

DCS will provide engineering analyses and management support for the Seek Eagle programme.
Defence Notes

Norway plans higher defence spending in 2023 amid modernisation push, Russian threat

6th October 2022

Norway expects to spend 9.8% more on defence in 2023, although the pace of investment in new equipment will be slower than in 2022.