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

DSA 2022: Benefits of Malaysian offset programme remain unclear

28th March 2022

Malaysia runs a defence offset programme, but there are weaknesses in the way it is being monitored and evaluated.
Naval Warfare

DSA 2022: Indonesian shipyards keep up tempo of naval construction

27th March 2022

Wherever possible, Indonesia is using local shipbuilders to build vessels for its disparate naval requirements.
Defence Notes

DSA 2022: Malaysian defence budget remains constrained

26th March 2022

The battle against COVID-19, as well as internal politics, is having long-term impacts on Malaysia's defence spending.
Air Warfare

DSA 2022: Philippines bolsters transport aircraft fleet

25th March 2022

New aircraft such as C295Ws and C-130J-30s will fortify the hardworking transport fleet of the Philippine Air Force.
Naval Warfare

DSA 2022: Japan commissions first ship in new frigate class

25th March 2022

Both Japan and South Korea are building frigates, with the former commissioning the first of a new class and the latter launching the last of a class on 22 March.
Naval Warfare

Metal Shark gains FMS modification for four Defiant-class patrol boats

25th March 2022

Metal Shark will establish FY2022 and FY2023 pricing for four Near Coastal Patrol Vessels destined to be operated by US allies in Central America and the Caribbean.
Defence Notes

Russia-Ukraine war challenges UK force structure assumptions (Opinion)

25th March 2022

Barely a year after the publication of the Integrated Review, the UK MoD now finds itself observing a major conflict in Europe, and it will have to draw conclusions on what this means for force structures and presence.
Digital Battlespace

How are the Five Eyes militaries adapting to a data-centric battlespace?

25th March 2022

The US and its allies must adapt to this new character of warfare; they will not have control over every domain of the battlespace on the battlefields of tomorrow. This reality will have a significant impact on the Five Eyes.
Naval Warfare

Greece signs contracts for FDI frigates

25th March 2022

Greece will receive three frigates by 2026 under a deal with France's Naval Group.
Digital Battlespace

Podcast: Five Eyes Connectivity - The Network Effect

25th March 2022

In the latest episode of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast, we dive deeper into military connectivity and hear how the Five Eyes partners are developing new CONOPS based on the model of multi-domain operations.
Air Warfare

India looks elsewhere for spares for Russian-built helicopters

25th March 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having knock-on effects on the upkeep of India's Russian-manufactured helicopter fleet.
Defence Notes

DSA 2022: Weak appetite in Malaysia for defence procurement

25th March 2022

Minimal quantities of defence procurements are proceeding under Malaysia's current fiscal and political environment.
Naval Warfare

Babcock backs both designs for Korean aircraft carrier

24th March 2022

Babcock has signed an MoU with Daewoo Shipbuilding and is now backing both of the main contenders for Korea’s CVX programme.
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Military Training magazine; Land force EW training, Motion Platforms and more

24th March 2022

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Defence Notes

New MoU further cements Israel-Morocco defence ties

24th March 2022

IAI has agreed with the Moroccan trade and industry ministry to ‘promote dynamic and innovative bilateral economic cooperation in the fields of investment and technology’.
Naval Warfare

Poland doubles Kormoran minehunter fleet

24th March 2022

Three more Kormoran II-class vessels will join the expanding Polish Navy with deliveries planned for 2025-2027.
Naval Warfare

BAE to support Qatari naval base and ships

24th March 2022

With DIMDEX as the backdrop, Qatar has advanced plans to work with BAE Systems on warship and naval base support.
Naval Warfare

Berdyansk disaster hits Black Sea Fleet capabilities

24th March 2022

As the Russian Navy assesses the damage from explosions and ship fires at the occupied port of Berdyansk, the strategic consequences for the Black Sea Fleet could be severe.
Defence Notes

Russia claims import substitution success for guided missiles

24th March 2022

KTRV, which makes missiles such as the Iskander-M, has supposedly been able to source domestic replacements for Ukrainian engines and seeker heads — but broader problems persist for the Russian defence industry.