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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Defence Notes

Australia accelerates missile buys, selects partners for sovereign capability

6th April 2022

Australia is pushing ahead with plans to give it the eventual capability of manufacturing advanced missiles on home shores.
Land Warfare

Raytheon gains Patriot support work in Taiwan

6th April 2022

FMS deal worth $95 million will see Raytheon oversee training, planning, fielding, deployment, operation, maintenance, and sustainment of the Patriot air defence system in Taiwan.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing floats idea of tailhook-equipped Ghost Bat for USN

6th April 2022

Could the newly christened MQ-28A Ghost Bat UAV find work with the USN?
Defence Notes

GBSD rebrand sees launch of Sentinel

6th April 2022

The LGM-35A Sentinel will replace the Minuteman III ICBM as a new land element of the US nuclear triad.
Digital Battlespace

DoD to investigate further use of 5G

6th April 2022

In its FY2023 budget request, the DoD called for $250 million to be allocated for 5G projects with the goal to deepen the use of this technology in military applications. Providing low-latency and higher speeds communications are among the goals for the US armed forces.
Defence Notes

India scraps numerous approved overseas defence buys

6th April 2022

India wants to reduce reliance on overseas-sourced equipment. It is a noble quest, but there are questions over its viability.
Air Warfare

Air Warfare magazine: FVL and Eastern European helicopters

5th April 2022

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Naval Warfare

Al Taweelah handover marks completion of Leonardo upgrade for Bahraini navy

5th April 2022

After seven years, Leonardo has handed over the last of six upgraded vessels for the Royal Bahrain Naval Force.
Defence Notes

Bulgarian procurement ambitions blend old plans with new projects

5th April 2022

Undaunted by previous problems in attempting to acquire F-16s and IFVs, Bulgaria has unveiled an ambitious new set of procurement priorities.
Digital Battlespace

Distributed Maritime Operations to progress with rapid software development, says DoD

5th April 2022

The Office of Naval Research has picked an industry partner for ‘rapid and affordable’ software development as the USN evolves towards JADC2.
Naval Warfare

CMV-22B Ospreys deploy to Indo-Pacific

5th April 2022

Deployment of CMV-22B Ospreys in a logistics and medevac role demonstrated how well the tiltrotor aircraft integrated with the carrier flight cycle.
Air Warfare

India finally approves production of combat helicopters

5th April 2022

Approval to produce indigenous combat helicopters has been a long time coming for HAL, but it now has a green light for limited series production.
Naval Warfare

Pakistan receives final Azmat missile boat

5th April 2022

Pakistan modified its fourth Azmat-class missile boat when it was built in Karachi. A series of smaller but similar gunboats is also on the cards.
Defence Notes

Lockheed Martin to produce more ballistic missile defence interceptors for US and Saudis

4th April 2022

The latest THAAD contract modification will see Lockheed Martin produce more interceptors and one-shot devices for the DoD and Saudi Arabia.
Defence Notes

The new reality for ship to shore communications (Sponsored)

4th April 2022

Revolutionary HF high-power transmitters with 5 kW/10 kW output power, liquid cooled and HF wideband capability from Rohde & Schwarz meet all BLOS requirements.
Naval Warfare

HMS Dagger arrives in Gibraltar

4th April 2022

With its sister boat HMS Cutlass, HMS Dagger will patrol territorial waters around Gibraltar and support UK defence exercises.
Naval Warfare

HII launches tenth National Security Cutter

4th April 2022

The penultimate Legend-class National Security Cutter for the US Coast Guard was launched on 3 April.
Defence Notes

Greece signs on the dotted line for MBDA weapons

4th April 2022

Following the signing of contracts to purchase French-built frigates and fighter jets, Greece has signed agreements with MBDA for the supply of naval and aerial weaponry.
Uncrewed Vehicles

UK and US military researchers trial biofuelled UAV

1st April 2022

R&D work on synthetic fuel may help the RAF to achieve its ambitious objective of net-zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2040.