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

France offers low-key support for Ukrainian cause

1st April 2022

France has been less vocal than other European countries in providing military aid to embattled Ukraine, although it has reacted swiftly to deploy ground, air and sea assets to protect NATO allies.
Naval Warfare

Navantia hands over first Al Jubail-class corvette to Saudi navy

1st April 2022

Al Jubail was handed over to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces a little over three years since first steel was cut, and the new corvette will be commissioned into service in March 2023.
Defence Notes

RUAG sells Australian subsidiary to ASDAM

1st April 2022

The latest divestment of a RUAG defence business aligns with the Swiss group’s strategy of focusing on the space domain and also dovetails with Australian aims to improve sovereign industrial capabilities.
Naval Warfare

USN orders AN/SPY-6 radar hardware from Raytheon

1st April 2022

New order will see Raytheon produce hardware for the AN/SPY-6 software-defined naval radar.
Defence Notes

Leidos picks up two NATO ballistic missile defence contracts

1st April 2022

Two four-year agreements between NATO and Leidos cover the implementation of a testbed to validate new ballistic missile defence capabilities and support current NATO capabilities.
Naval Warfare

Quantum Marine Stabilizers – Introduces Latest 5000S Control System (Sponsored)

1st April 2022

The Quantum 5000S truly represents a “Quantum Leap” in control technology as it integrates with the existing control systems as well as future systems. With the modular design, it offers flexibility to customization and is sourced with readily available components.
Air Warfare

Australia axes its Reapers in surprise cancellation

1st April 2022

Reigniting emotions from the cancellation of its submarine programme last year, Australia has now done much the same with its planned Reaper buy from the US.
Defence Notes

India tests MRSAM and other missiles

1st April 2022

India has an active missile programme, working both with the Israelis and developing ballistic missiles indigenously.
Land Warfare

Saab to demonstrate MSHORAD in ‘near future’

31st March 2022

Saab plans to hold live firing demonstrations soon of its Mobile Short Range Air Defence System.
Air Warfare

Leonardo seals C-27J deal for Slovenia

31st March 2022

Leonardo is providing a C-27J aircraft under a government-to-government agreement between Italy and Slovenia.
Naval Warfare

Remus 300 joins USN Program of Record

31st March 2022

Remus 300 has been selected to join the USN Small UUV Program of Record.
Naval Warfare

Babcock meets HMS Somerset ready for sea date

31st March 2022

Somerset will return to the RN fleet following sea trials for operational tasking.
Defence Notes

Leonardo delivers third and fourth Eurofighters to Kuwait

31st March 2022

Kuwait has received another batch of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter sets from Leonardo.
Air Warfare

India looks to add to its depleting Su-30 fleet

31st March 2022

India claims the war in Ukraine will not adversely impact its Su-30MKI, a backbone fighter, but that remains to be seen.
Land Warfare

India seeks articulated all-terrain vehicles

31st March 2022

The Indian Army plans to operate the new all-terrain vehicles in both mountainous and marshy areas.
Defence Notes

African defence market feels ripple effects of Russian sanctions

30th March 2022

How is the imposition of political and economic sanctions on Russia affecting regions heavily dependent on military equipment provided by Moscow and could this serve as an opportunity for new competing countries to attempt to fill a void?
Defence Helicopter

Poland holds off on buying new attack helicopters pending state security assessment

30th March 2022

Launch of a public procurement to acquire new attack helicopters could be on the way for Poland.
Naval Warfare

UK accesses FMS programme with Tomahawk request

30th March 2022

Will the UK emulate US efforts to upgrade its Tomahawk cruise missiles to Block Va and Block Vb configuration?
Air Warfare

DSA 2022: TAI affirms commitment to Malaysia even if bids fail

30th March 2022

Even if it is unsuccessful in bids for MALE UAV and light combat/trainer aircraft programmes, Turkish Aerospace (TAI) executives confirmed to Shephard that the company aims to build ‘long-term relationships’ in Malaysia.