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.
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7th February 2017
Due to the threat from its northern neighbour, South Korea is implementing plans to deploy greater quantities of Hyunmoo missiles, as well as a new …
6th February 2017
The Indian Army wants to use fuel-air explosives (FAE) to clear minefields for faster mobility on the battlefield. It has sought the help of the …
6th February 2017
The US Navy is approximately half way through an enhancement effort that adds coaxial machine gun capabilities to its Mk38 weapon system. Designed as a …
6th February 2017
The first of two frigates being built by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding for the Indonesian Navy has been handed over to the Indonesian Ministry of …
3rd February 2017
German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) is in the front seat to secure the contract to build Norway’s next generation submarines. This comes after the Norwegian government announced …
3rd February 2017
As the first US Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft were arriving in Japan on 2 February, it emerged that China is pursuing …
3rd February 2017
MBDA has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Poland’s PGZ that will see the two companies enhance mutual cooperation, MBDA announced on 2 February. The …
2nd February 2017
On 27 January the US delivered batches of infantry weapons and an unmanned vehicle system to the Philippines Armed Forces (AFP). These were purchased by …
1st February 2017
India declared a defence budget of $40.6 billion for 2017/18, a 6% increase over last year’s spending of $38.2 billion. The budget did not meet …
1st February 2017
As naval shipbuilding finds itself in the doldrums, industry focus is being turned to ship repair, maintenance and commercial projects, according to some manufacturers present …
30th January 2017
Taiwan fears becoming the golden peanut between two rogue elephants, said one Taiwan-based defence analyst, referring to the risk that the island will be caught …
29th January 2017
At the beginning of 2017, four Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) F-16A/B Block 20 fighters began undergoing upgrades under Taiwan’s Feng Zhan (Phoenix Rising) …
28th January 2017
The US Navy is preparing to issue a request for proposals (RfP) to cover technical services for its inventory of Dry Deck Shelters (DDS). The US …
27th January 2017
Since Rodrigo Duterte’s investiture with the presidency, the Philippines has been seeking to diversify its international sources of weapons. As a result of political overtures, …
26th January 2017
Any expectations of insight into key UK naval procurements and strategies were left unanswered on 26 January as the Ministry of Defence gave its reactions …
26th January 2017
An H-IIA rocket carrying the Kirameki-2 X-band satellite was launched from the Tanegashima Space Centre on 24 January. It is the Japan Self-Defence Force’s (JSDF) …
25th January 2017
Saab now has a 25 percent share of Brazil’s Akaer, having recently acquired another 10 percent of stakes, the company announced on 23 January. Saab …
24th January 2017
Ukraine wants to expand its footprint in the Indian defence sector, eyeing projects worth at least $10 billion and projecting itself as a cheaper alternative …
20th January 2017
A new lightweight torpedo being developed by Saab for the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) will be integrated onto its future submarines. Dubbed Torpedo 47, it will replace …
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