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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Naval Warfare

USN exercises contract option for Over-the-Horizon Weapon System

18th May 2022

USN long-range anti-ship missile programme progresses with latest contract option for Raytheon.
Defence Notes

UK and India to forge closer defence technology ties

18th May 2022

The UK and India are stepping up defence ties across several areas.
Air Warfare

Raytheon gains StormBreaker lifecycle support contract modification

18th May 2022

StormBreaker already equips F-15E fighter aircraft and the glide bomb is also undergoing developmental and operational testing with the F-35B.
Land Warfare

FNSS pushes ZAHA for Indonesian AAV requirement

18th May 2022

As Indonesia pushes to boost its domestic defence industry, agreements were recently signed for AAVs, small-arms ammunition, C-130 MRO and air surveillance radars.
Training

Somalis receive explosive threat reduction training

17th May 2022

Training from a consortium led by Allen-Vanguard met UN standards and will equip Somali personnel with skills to detect and dispose of explosive ordnance effectively.
Naval Warfare

Philippines orders naval-specific MiniPOP variant for patrol boats

17th May 2022

The MiniPOP for Maritime Applications EO system is being installed aboard Philippine Navy patrol boats.
Air Warfare

Japanese F-3 to be jointly developed with the UK

17th May 2022

Japan looks set to turn to the UK, instead of the US, for partnership help in developing its future F-3 fighter.
Naval Warfare

Sentient debuts maritime ViDAR in Australia

17th May 2022

Sentient is now offering a maritime version of its ViDAR system, and the way has been cleared to install it on Australian S-100 Camcopters.
Air Warfare

Rafael lifts the veil on Aerospike

16th May 2022

New air-to-surface missile for fixed-wing aircraft from Rafael is optimised for close air support, counterterrorism and anti-A2AD applications.
Defence Notes

Sound and fury from Russia as super-heavy Sarmat far from ready

16th May 2022

For all the bombastic talk from Russian President about the hitting power of the new RS-28 Sarmat 'super heavy' ICBM, observers are highly sceptical that it will enter service in 2023 as claimed.
Defence Notes

Rheinmetall eyes Hungarian digitalisation with JV

16th May 2022

Rheinmetall is setting up a JV with Hungarian partners to drive armed forces digitalisation in Hungary.
Air Warfare

BrahMos missile gets into ER mode

16th May 2022

India continues to develop its BrahMos missile, with the extended-range type recently tested.
Defence Notes

Should the US reassess its defence strategy?

13th May 2022

Even though the US has a powerful arsenal and an extensive defence budget, it has been unable to prevent the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin and has failed to deter China’s growing territorial and maritime ambitions.
Defence Notes

Jankel branches out in Australia with Project Greyfin in mind

13th May 2022

A new partnership between Jankel and IDES is intended to exploit Australian market opportunities such as SOF capability modernisation under Project Greyfin (Land 1508).
Naval Warfare

Indo-Pacific 2022: Rise of the maritime machines in Australia

13th May 2022

Although lagging behind the utilisation of UAVs, militaries are now exploring new applications for and types of UUVs and USVs. Australia is no exception.
Naval Warfare

Indo-Pacific 2022: Australia is set to trigger MCM tender

13th May 2022

Three industry contenders have emerged for the Australian navy's quest for a new unmanned MCM system.
Digital Battlespace

Curtiss-Wright unveils miniature telemetry unit for missile tests

12th May 2022

The MiTSPI nTTU-2600 is designed for use in SWaP-constrained applications such as missile tests.
Naval Warfare

Indo-Pacific 2022: Raytheon Anschütz climbs aboard Hunter programme

12th May 2022

Under contract from BAE Systems Australia, Raytheon Anschütz will initially deliver design engineering and requirements verification for installation of its WINBS navigation and bridge technology aboard the RAN’s future Hunter-class frigates.
Defence Notes

Indo-Pacific 2022: Leidos Australia scoops health support contract

12th May 2022

Leidos Australia will oversee a new system to maintain medical data for ADF personnel.