Defence Notes
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Developed by France, Spain and Germany, the European 6th-generation combat air programme is progressing apace with new milestones expected by next year after delays to the programme.
The new US administration has introduced or outlined plans for substantial change across the Department of Defence (DoD) and its branches. Several branch heads faced up to Senate Committees to outline needs and challenges.
The UK Strategic Defence Review, which was anticipated to be published by mid-2025, has been given a more definitive release date by the report’s lead reviewer.
Given the geopolitical gravity, analysts have said the defence and security agreement established falls short of what is needed for future UK-EU co-operation.
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
9th November 2021
The future destroyer was first announced in the UK’s March Defence Command Paper as part of RN’s shipbuilding plans.
8th November 2021
Leonardo has been banned from India's military market since 2014, but this embargo has now been eased.
8th November 2021
While uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 remain, prospects are high for sales growth, margin expansion and three-year cash targets.
8th November 2021
Will the battle to provide MALE UAVs for the Royal Canadian Air Force hinge on the terms of the NORAD agreement between Canada and the US?
8th November 2021
Spanish and Italian shipyards are hoping to bolster collaboration on new naval vessels.
8th November 2021
Navantia will deliver a new submarine rescue vessel for the Spanish Navy by mid-2025.
8th November 2021
A new project between a4ESSOR and OCCAR will increase interoperability between European armed forces.
8th November 2021
India's march towards a stealthy UCAV continues, with a taxi test of a technology demonstrator occurring recently.
5th November 2021
Despite the pandemic limiting growth, particularly in regard to Aerostructures, Leonardo reports a rise above pre-pandemic levels.
5th November 2021
Rheinmetall reports a significant increase in earnings and margin over fiscal 2021, but predict semiconductor shortages may impact sales.
5th November 2021
Post-delivery work on USS Vermont to be completed by May 2022.
5th November 2021
Cohort Group company SEA has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% of Canada-based JSK Naval Support for an undisclosed sum. SEA and Kaycom established …
5th November 2021
French and Spanish companies sign teaming agreement during FEINDEF.
5th November 2021
Proposed legislation would see Poland more than double the size of its army, as the country seeks to enhance its deterrence capabilities in relatively short time.
5th November 2021
Israel has FMS approval to buy new CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters — but certain important details still need to be defined.
5th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 44 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
5th November 2021
Potential FMS of AIM-120 AMRAAM would enhance the Saudi arsenal to meet the threat of cross-border missile attacks from Iran-backed rebels in Yemen.
5th November 2021
SSK Industries to provide critical safety items for ram-air parachutes used by SOF.
5th November 2021
Strategic competition continue to heat up between China and the US, as the former prioritises developing a modern military with burgeoning nuclear warheads.