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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Air Warfare

Patria OPTIME ensures fleet performance in all conditions over the entire lifecycle (Sponsored)

28th February 2023

Smarter sustainment and ultimate availability: Patria OPTIME combines robust engineering and maintenance expertise with data analysis in a unique way for the sustainment of various kinds of fleets. It ensures that customer fleets are always ready for operations – with optimal costs.
Naval Warfare

Sweden rethinks plans for new ships with second-generation Visby programme in flux

28th February 2023

Sweden is reviewing its maritime requirements and is said to be looking abroad for new hulls.
Defence Notes

IDEX 2023: All the news from the show floor (podcast)

27th February 2023

This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, senior naval reporter Harry Lye and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann chat about the big news stories from IDEX in Abu Dhabi.
Defence Notes

US CENTCOM seeks industry partners to support Task Force 99

27th February 2023

US Central Command (CENTCOM) wants to increase the use of cutting-edge and innovative capabilities to create multi-domain solutions
Naval Warfare

Second LPD on the table in Algeria-Italy shipbuilding deal

27th February 2023

Algeria could get a second Landing Platform Dock (LPD) under a shipbuilding cooperation agreement being developed by Rome and Algiers.
Defence Notes

Avon looks to further Middle East presence at IDEX

25th February 2023

Avon’s plans for the region include localising production and engaging in the transfer of technologies.
Land Warfare

GM Defense charts course for electric future at IDEX 2023

24th February 2023

GM Defense forged closer ties with the UAE at the Emirati defence show and touted its electric vehicle capabilities.
Defence Notes

Ukraine anniversary: how long can Western countries support the war effort?

24th February 2023

The Ukraine Defense Contact Group has committed $50 billion in security assistance to date.
Defence Notes

Israeli defence firms strengthen Gulf ties at IDEX 2023

24th February 2023

Following the Abraham Accords, Israeli and Gulf defence firms have forged ever closer bonds.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Taking the human out of harm's way (Studio)

23rd February 2023

The N-Raven loitering munition is designed to strengthen armed forces’ aerial reconnaissance, engagement and precision strike capabilities, while removing humans from harm’s way.
Naval Warfare

Unique Kronos submarine makes a splash at NAVDEX 2023

22nd February 2023

The strikingly designed submarine has military applications and a hydrodynamic hull.
Defence Notes

Bringing portable production to the world (Studio)

22nd February 2023

Paramount's portable production model provides a range of advantages for governments and is a central part of the company's offering.
Air Warfare

What would supplying Western fighter jets mean for Ukraine?

22nd February 2023

The country currently operates a Soviet-era fleet of fast jets, including Su-24s, Su-25s, Su-27s and MiG-29s that have been in service for over 20 years.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2023: France weighs air defence needs as global SAMP/T NG production kicks off

22nd February 2023

Having signed a global production contract, Eurosam is ready to deliver air defence systems to Paris and Rome in 2025.
Land Warfare

Boeing Defence Australia completes deliveries for Project Currawong

22nd February 2023

Project Currawong continues to develop as a communications system, but all the hardware elements have been delivered to the Australian military.
Defence Notes

Providing the building blocks for innovation (Studio)

22nd February 2023

Paramount is a company that attempts to do things differently, and its approach to innovation is no different.
Naval Warfare

NAVDEX 2023: Raytheon Anschütz evolves SYNTACS coastal protection package

21st February 2023

Anschütz is developing its SYNTACS system for coastal surveillance and defence to support crewed-uncrewed teaming and remote operation of patrol craft.
Defence Notes

IDEX 2023: EDGE details core business strategies after Milrem acquisition

21st February 2023

EDGE believes its 'organic expansion' can include further acquisitions and mergers if the technology is a right fit.
Defence Notes

IDEX 2023: Patria debuts through-life fleet support solution

21st February 2023

A new concept from Patria, Optime, is designed to improve the availability and lifespan of armed forces systems.