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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Air Warfare

Ramjet tests mark progress on THOR-ER programme

6th October 2022

Norwegian-US research team say its solid-fuel ramjet has the potential to improve the range, time to target, and agility of hypersonic missiles.
Defence Notes

Irish DoD refuses to comment on primary radar procurement

5th October 2022

Details concerning an Irish air radar procurement continue to be confidential.
Defence Notes

US awards sonobuoy contracts worth up to $5.1 billion

5th October 2022

The US Navy has awarded contracts worth up to $5.1 billion for producing and delivering a range of sonobuoy types.
Defence Notes

Hanwha Group is set to expand into naval shipbuilding

5th October 2022

Hanwha is broadening its portfolio, with a bid to take a controlling stake in shipbuilder DSME likely to proceed.
Naval Warfare

US Navy asks Lockheed Martin to continue development of passive sonar for surface vessels

4th October 2022

Lockheed Martin will continue to develop the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 sonar system for the USN and FMS customer Australia.
Naval Warfare

UK hunts for uncrewed surface and subsurface vessel to support future commando operations

4th October 2022

With requirements stipulating de-risked and demonstrated technology, Subsea Craft’s VICTA diver delivery unit ticks many of the boxes for the UK’s uncrewed surface and subsurface vessel requirement.
Training

US Navy places major ASW training target order

4th October 2022

A new production order could see Saab supply additional MK 39 Mod 3 Expandable Mobile Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Targets for the USN until September 2032.
Naval Warfare

UK commits to two new survey ships, the first to be procured this year

4th October 2022

Galvanised by the recent damage to the Nordstream pipelines, the UK is procuring new ships for keeping tabs on critical undersea infrastructure.
Air Warfare

Bangladesh receives second C295W, continues quest for new fighters

4th October 2022

Bangladesh is still looking for 16 new fighters, but in the meantime the country's transport fleet is slowly enlarging.
Digital Battlespace

Drone Guard: The Complete C-sUAV Solution (Sponsored)

3rd October 2022

The proliferation of small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAV), whether specifically designed and equipped for military use, or adaptations of readily available commercial models, places a heavy burden on those responsible for countering them.
Air Warfare

FMS contract sees Sierra Nevada sustain Lebanese Super Tucanos

3rd October 2022

Sierra Nevada gains two-year FMS deal to sustain six A-29 Super Tucanos in Lebanese service.
Naval Warfare

US Navy orders full-rate production support for Evolved Seasparrow Block 2

3rd October 2022

Latest ESSM Block 2 support contract covers SAM purchases for 11 navies.
Air Warfare

NAVAIR awards Block 4-related F-35 contracts

3rd October 2022

Latest contracts cover F-35 Block 4 manufacturing capacity, Block 4 simulation and training plus depot-level engine maintenance.
Air Warfare

India to opt for air-to-air tanker leasing

3rd October 2022

India continues to beat around the bush concerning obtaining new air-to-air tankers, but a leasing option could be on the way.
Defence Notes

Russia poised to increase defence spending

30th September 2022

Russia is set to significantly increase its expenditure on defence and national security according to a draft 2023 to 2025 budget.
Naval Warfare

Raytheon to upgrade Phalanx CIWS for South Korea

30th September 2022

Raytheon is upgrading and converting four Phalanx systems to the Block 1B Baseline 2 configuration for the Republic of Korea Navy.
Naval Warfare

Shahid Soleimani catamaran enhances Iranian naval capabilities

30th September 2022

Is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy showing its hand to expand beyond the Straits of Hormuz?
Defence Notes

Acquisition brings ECA Group and iXblue under one roof

30th September 2022

Groupe Gorgé says the combination of ECA Group and iXblue will create a ‘high-tech industrial champion’ for naval robotics and navigation systems.
Naval Warfare

UK chases new countermeasure system for current and future submarines

30th September 2022

The UK MoD is asking prospective industry bidders for the Next Generation Countermeasure as part of the wider Underwater Defensive Aid Suite programme.