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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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)

12th September 2022

Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Digital Battlespace

Inmarsat clinches Commercial Broadband Satellite Program work

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Naval Warfare

USN orders more 57mm naval gun mounts

12th September 2022

Three extra Mk110 Mod 0 57mm naval gun mounts will be delivered to the USN by May 2024.
Air Warfare

Australia contemplates C-130J replacement and JTAC training aircraft

12th September 2022

Australia is thinking ahead to an enlarged transport fleet to replace current C-130Js, plus it has got the ball rolling on the lease of aircraft for JTAC training.
Defence Notes

Northrop Grumman speeds up additive manufacturing process for advanced weaponry

9th September 2022

Scalable Composite Robotic Additive Manufacturing system promises to cut manufacturing time, says Northrop Grumman.
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin exploring opportunity to perform M270 recapitalisation and sustainment work in UK

9th September 2022

Shephard has learned that Lockheed Martin is exploring opportunities to perform recapitalisation work on British Army's M270 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) at Ampthill under plans being assessed and pending US DoD and UK MoD approval.
Naval Warfare

Canada to complete MCM project review

9th September 2022

Canada's delayed autonomous mine-hunting system acquisition project may finally be restarted.
Air Warfare

India approves more capable LCA Mk2 fighter

9th September 2022

HAL will design and develop the ultimate version of the Tejas - the Mk2 - for the Indian Air Force.
Land Warfare

Adaptability – A Battlefield Advantage (sponsored)

8th September 2022

Near peer conflict, political instability and rapidly accelerating technology make for a conflict environment that is characterised by unpredictability.
Land Warfare

US to give more HIMARS ammunition, artillery rounds and anti-radiation missiles to Ukraine

8th September 2022

The US DoD has announced a new package of military materiel support to Ukraine worth $675 million, including HIMARS ammunition, 105mm howitzer rounds, High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles and more.
Air Warfare

Training Transformation a CAE Perspective (Sponsored)

8th September 2022

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Naval Warfare

India maintains busy tempo of laying down and launching ships

8th September 2022

Naval corvettes, frigates and coast guard interceptor programmes are all under way in India via various shipyards.
Air Warfare

Israel to gain additional support services from Lockheed Martin for F-35I Adir

7th September 2022

Lockheed Martin is to provide additional support for the Israeli F-35I Adir programme under a new two-year contract modification.
Naval Warfare

JFD to supply Swedish Navy with digital diver comms system

7th September 2022

A Digital Diver Communications System from JFD will be installed aboard a Swedish Navy submarine rescue vessel.
Naval Warfare

MSPO 2022: Composite OSU-35K maritime air defence system to equip Kormoran II, Miecznik vessels

7th September 2022

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Defence Notes

GSOF Symposium Europe 2022 narrows in on SOF mission requirements (Sponsored)

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In October, Global SOF Symposium – Europe will open its doors to the European Special Operations Forces (SOF) community in Budapest, Hungary, for three days of discussion and collaboration on issues affecting SOF operations worldwide.
Naval Warfare

Philippines receives its first two Shaldag craft from Israel

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The first two of nine Shaldag fast attack craft have reached Philippine shores.
Naval Warfare

Two carriers are better than one

6th September 2022

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Uncrewed Vehicles

Baykar ramps up TB2 production capacity, pins faith in Ukraine

6th September 2022

The manufacturer of the combat-proven Bayraktar TB2 armed UAV is making new investments to increase production capacity, as it also looks to broaden its collaboration with Ukraine.