Defence Notes

Air Warfare

France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production

The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.

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.

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Naval Warfare

Philippines receives two patrol vessels from USN

13th April 2023

The Philippine Navy will receive two second-hand Cyclone-class patrol vessels from the USN, plus a second pair of Shaldag V fast attack craft have arrived from Israel.
Defence Notes

India makes multiple orders, with an emphasis on indigenous production

13th April 2023

India awards multiple contracts for desperately needed equipment for all three armed services.
Defence Notes

China cannot bring peace in Ukraine, Monsieur Macron! (Opinion)

12th April 2023

The French president has dangerously aligned himself with Chinese talking points, and seems willing to leave Taiwan to its own fate, according to his recent visit to China.
Naval Warfare

Australia acquires Norwegian-built ‘undersea support vessel’

12th April 2023

Australia has adopted its second offshore support vessel, this time for testing crewed and autonomous underwater systems.
Naval Warfare

India test-fires indigenous ER-ASR anti-submarine rocket

12th April 2023

The Indian Navy has successfully tested a new type of locally designed anti-submarine rocket.
Naval Warfare

Netherlands to arm ships and submarines with Tomahawk missiles

10th April 2023

The Royal Netherlands Navy will equip submarines and some of its ships with American Tomahawk missiles to strengthen its maritime strike capabilities.
Naval Warfare

Leonardo DRS launches next-generation power conversion technology

7th April 2023

Leonardo DRS has announced it will introduce next-generation conversion technology in its pivotal power solutions product line, designed to ensure USN ships have reliable access to an electrical supply.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Anduril to use Dive-LD AUV in undersea infrastructure mission

7th April 2023

The defence disruptor sees autonomous vehicles playing a pivotal role in the defence of undersea critical national infrastructure.
Land Warfare

David's Sling to guard Finnish skies

6th April 2023

Finland's Ministry of Defence has authorised the procurement of David's Sling, a long-range air defence system from Israel's Rafael, worth around €316 million.
Air Warfare

India seeks additional armaments for MH-60R fleet

6th April 2023

Additional missiles and torpedoes are on the cards to equip India's incoming fleet of MH-60R multi-mission helicopters.
Land Warfare

US details new $2.6 billion package of support for Ukraine

5th April 2023

The US has detailed its latest security assistance package for Ukraine worth $2.6 billion in arms and equipment.
Air Warfare

Finland prepares for F-35 fighter's arrival, contemplates fate of ageing F/A-18 Hornets amid NATO cooperation

5th April 2023

Finland is preparing to replace its aging fleet of F/A-18 fighters with the F-35A. The delivery of the new equipment is expected to take years, and the fate of the decommissioned Hornets remains uncertain.
Defence Notes

LAAD Defence & Security 2023: what can visitors expect?

5th April 2023

An interview with Sergio Jardim, Managing Director of Creative Events, LAAD Defence & Security Organiser
Naval Warfare

BAE cuts steel on fourth Type 26, makes headway on new shipbuilding hall

5th April 2023

BAE Systems has cut steel on the UK’s fourth Type 26 frigate HMS Birmingham and made progress on the site of its future shipbuilding hall, filling in a former wet basin.
Defence Notes

US Congress warns: Pentagon's capabilities may not be ready to face future threats

5th April 2023

Legislators warn that the DoD has not been funding the right equipment and technology to succeed in tomorrow’s warfare.
Land Warfare

Igla-S MANPADS enters Thai naval service

5th April 2023

The Royal Thai Navy has enhanced air defence coverage with mobile Igla-S MANPADS purchased from Russia.
Naval Warfare

Finns to begin building new corvettes this year

4th April 2023

After problems in the design phase, Finland is set to start production of a new fleet of four new Pohjanmaa-class ships later this year.
Naval Warfare

Belgium and Netherlands go Dutch on four billion Euro bill for new frigates

4th April 2023

Belgium and the Netherlands have agreed on plans to procure four new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates under the ASWF project.
Naval Warfare

US commissions latest Littoral Combat Ship, as Austal execs face fraud charges

3rd April 2023

On April 1, the USN commissioned the latest Austal USA-built Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), shortly after a federal grand jury indictment charging three Alabama men with orchestrating an accounting fraud scheme at the shipbuilder.