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

Leonardo to equip German F126 frigates

30th March 2022

The frigates are being built entirely in German shipyards in Kiel, Hamburg and Wolgast.
Defence Notes

North Korea launches first ICBM since 2017

30th March 2022

North Korea has engaged in a flurry of ICBM testing, with both successes and a failure.
Air Warfare

DSA 2022: Widad Skycore seeks to meet Malaysian helicopter needs

30th March 2022

Malaysia's constrained finances are hindering new helicopter procurements, but one Malaysian-based company is hoping to get involved.
Land Warfare

Japan’s army establishes new electronic operations unit

29th March 2022

Japan is expanding its number of EW units, plus it is developing high-powered microwave weapons able to counter enemy UAVs.
Naval Warfare

DSA 2022: STM positions itself for Malaysian naval programmes

29th March 2022

Turkish shipbuilder STM has put forward designs to meet Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 and Malaysian coast guard requirements.
Defence Notes

USAF budget request offers mixed results for F-35 and F-15EX fighters

29th March 2022

The USAF's FY2023 defence budget request contains some surprises as it slows F-35 acquisition while accelerating F-15EX combat jet deliveries.
Land Warfare

FN Herstal demonstrates new C-UAS solutions

29th March 2022

The deFNder Family of Remote Weapon Stations from FN Herstal was tested for countering UAVs during the NATO Non-Lethal Technology Exercise (NNTEX-C) in Sardinia, Italy.
Naval Warfare

Proposed US Navy FY2023 budget cuts 24 ships, funds nine

29th March 2022

The proposed navy budget of $773 billion for the Department of Defense marks a $30.7 billion increase compared to enacted spending for FY 2022.
Land Warfare

DSA 2022: Dillon Aero seeks to stoke Asia-Pacific appetite for miniguns

29th March 2022

Malaysia already fields miniguns from Dillon Aero on land and rotary-wing platforms but the US manufacturer is seeking other Asia-Pacific customers.
Air Warfare

Rolls-Royce firmly in the picture for TF-X engine collaboration, says SSB

29th March 2022

Ismail Demir, head of Turkish defence procurement agency SSB, said Rolls-Royce is involved in helping to develop the engine to power the TF-X future fighter aircraft.
Air Warfare

DSA 2022: Airbus espouses benefits of mixed C295-A400M fleet for Malaysia

29th March 2022

Airbus has used the DSA 2022 exhibition in Malaysia to promote the merits of its C295 maritime patrol aircraft.
Defence Notes

DSA 2022: Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines seal tighter trilateral ties

29th March 2022

The Trilateral Cooperative Arrangement (TCA) between Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines once focused exclusively on maritime and air patrols, but it is now extending beyond those boundaries.
Naval Warfare

India awards contract for two multipurpose vessels

29th March 2022

India will build new vessels designed to perform a wide range of support tasks for the country's navy.
Air Warfare

SeaGuardian UAVs to reach Taiwan in 2025

28th March 2022

Taiwan's SeaGuardians will bring brand new capabilities to the ROC Armed Forces, including ISR, target acquisition and counter-land, counter-sea and anti-submarine strike capabilities.
Naval Warfare

USN orders seeker suites for Maritime Strike Tomahawk

28th March 2022

New seeker suites will be installed in recertified Tomahawk missiles for the USN.
Defence Notes

New US sanctions hit 48 Russian defence companies

28th March 2022

A new package of sanctions imposed by the US affects Russian manufacturers of unmanned and communication systems, missiles, ammunition, helicopters, aircraft and imaging equipment.
Defence Notes

DSA 2022: Denel eyes Asian opportunities with restructuring process almost complete

28th March 2022

A revamped Denel aims to make an impact in Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian market, its interim CEO tells Shephard in an exclusive interview.
Air Warfare

Where is the Russian Air Force? (Opinion)

28th March 2022

Despite its reputation, the Russian Air Force has failed to make significant advances in Ukraine — but the lessons that will be likely to emerge will be applicable to all.
Naval Warfare

DSA 2022: Philippines abandons long-cherished plan to buy Austal OPVs

28th March 2022

After casting Austal adrift, the Philippines will now look to a different overseas shipyard to build six OPVs.