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

Saab signs contract for MLU of third Gotland-class submarine

18th March 2022

HSwMS Halland is the third and last Gotland-class submarine to go through a MLU.
Air Warfare

Suspected collapse of Su-35 deal sees US agree Egyptian F-15 order

18th March 2022

Egypt looks set to acquire F-15 Advanced Eagle fighter jets as the Su-35 may be out of the picture.
Air Warfare

PACAF commander: China’s air force has limited interoperability with Russia

17th March 2022

While China continues to field multiple new aircraft types, the lack of military partners it can fight alongside nevertheless places Beijing at a disadvantage.
Naval Warfare

Saudi firms seal MoU to propel local naval shipbuilding under Vision 2030

17th March 2022

SAMI and International Maritime Industries agree to collaborate on future Saudi shipbuilding opportunities.
Land Warfare

Spanish Army acquires advanced mobile CBRN laboratory

17th March 2022

The system enhances the protection provided by the Spanish Army's CBRN regiment to soldiers and civilians in the most complex conflict scenarios.
Defence Notes

DoD casts off interim funding as FY2022 budget tap turns on

17th March 2022

The US FY2022 federal budget was finally signed into law on 15 March, paving the way for almost $145 billion in military procurement funding.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Russia claims to have inflicted first TB2 UAV loss on Ukraine

17th March 2022

Images have surfaced purportedly showing a first Ukrainian TB2 UAV loss.
Air Warfare

Enduring performance: the A-29 Super Tucano (video)

17th March 2022

The Super Tucano was built to adapt to customer requirements and changing technologies.
Air Warfare

The A-29 Super Tucano – the close air support solution (Studio)

17th March 2022

The Embraer A-29 Super Tucano is in service worldwide, delivering a low-cost, capable platform, ideally suited for long-enduring operations.
Defence Notes

Russia has ‘reasonable sufficiency’ to ride out Western sanctions on military components, says expert

17th March 2022

Dr Richard Connelly, director of the Eastern Advisory Group and RUSI Associate Fellow, suggests that sanctions placed on Russia's defence industry and a ban on the transfer of critical components for equipment production, imposed following Moscow's decision to invade Ukraine, are less impactful than the US might expect.
Defence Notes

Should the Ukraine war give China pause for thought? (Opinion)

16th March 2022

China is propping up Russia, refusing to denounce its ally for the invasion of Ukraine. The war will also help shape Xi's plans to conquer Taiwan.
Defence Notes

German MoD mulls military equipment shopping list

16th March 2022

Berlin is planning to spend big on defence equipment following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Naval Warfare

NVL Group begins construction of final German corvette

16th March 2022

The final corvette of the batch supplied by the K130 consortium has been laid down on keel, as announced NVL Group.
Naval Warfare

Micronesia receives first Guardian-class patrol boat with another to come

16th March 2022

FSS Tosiwo Nakayama is the first of two 39.5m-long Guardian-class boats for the Federated States of Micronesia, built by Austal under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project.
Naval Warfare

Second Jan Mayen-class OPV reaches Norway for fitting out

16th March 2022

Bjørnøya was built in Romania but it will be equipped, tested, and completed by Vard in Norway before it is handed over to the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency in 2023.
Naval Warfare

Israel Shipyards to supply landing ships for undisclosed African customer

16th March 2022

Mystery surrounds the identity of the latest African customer for Israel Shipyards.
Naval Warfare

Australia to invest even more money in naval infrastructure

16th March 2022

A large dry dock for Australia's navy will be the centrepiece of new construction in Western Australia.
Land Warfare

Indian close-in weapon system contenders gather momentum

16th March 2022

For a number of years, India has been seeking close-in air defence systems to protect its airbases.
Defence Notes

Leonardo outlines its Five Year Plan for European leadership

15th March 2022

Leonardo has released its five-year growth and development plan in order to position itself as a European leader in defence electronics.