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

Shephard Media Partners With Navy Lookout

24th March 2022

Shephard Media Partners with Navy Lookout: Key Partnership Establishes Powerhouse for Naval News and Analysis
Air Warfare

Australia and Japan concurrently launch new space groups

24th March 2022

More and more countries are expressing concern at the vulnerability of their space-based assets.
Naval Warfare

Rohde & Schwarz delivers comms systems for first Australian enhanced Cape-class boat

23rd March 2022

Rohde & Schwarz delivered communication systems for the first of the Royal Australian Navy’s Enhanced Cape-class Patrol Boat (ECCPB) on 23 March.
Defence Notes

Ukraine invasion has potential ramifications for Latin American procurement

23rd March 2022

Central and South American militaries may have to reconsider their procurement habits in view of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Defence Notes

TKMS mulls bid for insolvent German shipyard to boost capacity

23rd March 2022

TKMS did not mention the MV Werften Wismar shipyard by name but told Shephard the company was considering expansion in Germany.
Defence Notes

Forewarned is forearmed: Poland fast-tracks procurement and surges defence spending

23rd March 2022

Long-standing concerns over potential Russian aggression meant that Poland was already positioned to react to the invasion of Ukraine by raising defence spending and procuring new equipment.
Naval Warfare

Irish MRV under review

23rd March 2022

Modernisation of the Irish Naval Service includes the replacement of its ageing flagship LÉ Eithne, but budgetary issues could put this in doubt.
Digital Battlespace

Pakistan moves ahead with domestic AESA radar development

23rd March 2022

Pakistan is quietly developing AESA radars for potential applications in ground-based and airborne roles.
Defence Notes

DoD selects Hughes' solution for 5G experimentation

22nd March 2022

US DoD awards Hughe’s' $18 million contract to install 5G solution at Whidbey Island as part of experimentation efforts.
Defence Notes

JADC2 Implementation Plan marks step towards US multi-domain operations

22nd March 2022

The JADC2 Implementation Plan document is the final step before moving forward on delivering all-domain C2 capabilities to US warfighters.
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin UK and IAI aim to promote joint GBAD solution

22nd March 2022

After an MoU in July 2021, Lockheed Martin UK and IAI now seek to promote a joint GBAD system combining SkyKeeper and Barak MX.
Air Warfare

MQ-28A Ghost Bat emerges into the light

22nd March 2022

Australia continues to make progress with its cutting-edge programme to deliver a fighter-type UAV.
Naval Warfare

Black Sea battles (Opinion)

21st March 2022

While much of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has played out in the air and land domains, the naval aspect remains important. Attempted amphibious assaults, naval supply lines and ancient treaties regarding maritime movement have all been at the forefront of the conflict.
Air Warfare

Russia fires hypersonic missile in first recorded use during conflict

21st March 2022

Russia has released videos of two reported uses of hypersonic missiles to strike Ukrainian positions, which marks the first recorded use of the system during any conflict.
Naval Warfare

Dutch Navy turns to Lionfish

21st March 2022

The non-deck penetrating Lionfish Top from Leonardo will equip various Royal Netherlands Navy vessels.
Military Logistics

NATO air force gains Super Hercules cockpit armour upgrade

21st March 2022

Lightweight high-tenacity polyethylene cockpit armour from QinetiQ has been installed on a fleet of C-130J-30 Super Hercules airlifters.
Training

Rostec showcases training simulator amid international embargoes

18th March 2022

Rostec has showcased a prototype for its newest maintenance simulator as the war in Ukraine continues.
Naval Warfare

U212 NFS continues progress with design review milestone for battery system

18th March 2022

Passing the system design review for the lithium-ion battery system marks a step towards the potential production of up to four new submarines for the Italian Navy.
Air Warfare

Construction begins of New Zealand’s first P-8A maritime aircraft

18th March 2022

Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems lay the keel of New Zealand’s first P-8A aircraft.