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

US military aid to Ukraine reaches $1 billion

2nd March 2022

President Joe Biden has allocated an emergency $350 million in military aid for Ukraine against the ongoing Russian invasion, as a supplement to the more than $650 million in defensive assistance that the US provided to Ukraine in 2021.
Defence Notes

Czech Republic receives first Israeli mobile 3D air defence radar

2nd March 2022

The first of eight ELM-2084 MMR mobile 3D air defence radars, ordered in December 2019 by the Czech Republic under a government-to-government deal with Israel, …
Defence Notes

Europe scraps plan to supply Ukraine with additional fighter jets

2nd March 2022

Contrary to earlier reports, Ukraine will not be receiving additional fighter jets as it looks to stop a Russian invasion that shows no signs of relenting.
Defence Notes

Russian invasion of Ukraine puts a rocket under German defence spending

1st March 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted a sea-change in Germany’s approach to defence spending.
Digital Battlespace

Saab to build X-band digital radar prototype for USN

1st March 2022

US Navy will assess X-band all-digital radar performance in a contested maritime environment.
Digital Battlespace

DARPA chases comprehensive battlespace awareness with JAWS

1st March 2022

DARPA is exercising options on the JAWS contract for all-domain battle management planning software.
Land Warfare

THOR evolves into Mjölnir to hammer drones

1st March 2022

Leidos is working on a new prototype C-UAS solution called Mjölnir, which harnesses a high-power microwave weapon to defeat drones.
Naval Warfare

DSIT unveils WhitePointer underwater acoustic communications suite

1st March 2022

New solution offers underwater networked communication between various platforms at different distances from each other, DSIT claims.
Naval Warfare

Next-generation Italian submarine project passes system design review

1st March 2022

The U212 NFS programme will be a ‘catalyst for enhanced international skills technologies amongst EU and non-EU countries’, says OCCAR.
Land Warfare

Russian tactics in Ukraine reflect need for GBAD

1st March 2022

What should NATO planners take as initial lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war?
Defence Notes

South Korea tests L-SAM amongst other missile developments

1st March 2022

South Korea's most recent test encompassed a successful launch of the missile that will form the upper layer of Seoul’s multi-layered missile defence network.
Air Warfare

Malaysian MD 530G helicopters finally touch down

28th February 2022

The Malaysian Army is preparing to deploy its new MD 530G light attack helicopters after the delayed delivery of the six aircraft.
Defence Notes

European governments offer weapons to Ukrainian ground forces

28th February 2022

Ukrainian troops will receive anti-tank weapons, Stinger MANPADS and other materiel from European allies.
Naval Warfare

RN plans Type 45 ballistic missile defence, eyes future counter-hypersonic capability

28th February 2022

The UK RN will upgrade its Type 45 destroyers to provide a ballistic missile defence capability while detailing plans for the ship's replacements to feature counter-hypersonic equipment.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Poland fast-tracks Reapers with a wary eye on its eastern border

28th February 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is directly responsible for moves in Poland to fast-track the acquisition of MQ-9A Reaper MALE UASs, with more possible under the separate Zefir programme.
Naval Warfare

To block or not to block? That is the question for Turkey (Opinion)

28th February 2022

Turkey appears to favour implementing a clause in the Montreux Convention that could limit Russian Navy movements in the Black Sea against Ukraine – the practical advantages for Kyiv would be marginal but it would score a diplomatic and political victory.
Defence Notes

Russian defence industry faces long-term damage from US sanctions

28th February 2022

It may take time, but US-imposed sanctions will prevent Russia from accessing certain essential components such as microelectronics and chips. They will also affect the capacity of Russian industry to produce cutting-edge defence systems and hinder efforts by Moscow to match the technological trajectories of the West and China.
Defence Notes

India hopes for future field days for foreign producers

28th February 2022

Delhi wants to develop an advanced military production ecosystem, where foreign manufacturers invest, produce and export from India.
Air Warfare

Indian Navy completes its P-8I fleet

28th February 2022

The Indian Navy is stepping up training on the P-8I maritime patrol aircraft following the arrival of the latest aircraft from Boeing.