Defence Notes
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The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.
New presidential directives for UAV production are intended to remove bureaucratic barriers and support suppliers.
As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.
Hyundai and Hanwha recently unveiled advanced frigate and submarine designs while South Korea eyes new export markets and resolves internal rivalries
Just this week Portugal signed for a sixth C-390 with the add-on of an option for 10 for other NATO countries. In April, Sweden signed for four and in December last year Slovakia agreed to buy three, while in the same month an undisclosed country agreed to buy two.
The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.
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26th November 2021
Following the report on unidentified aerial phenomena in June 2021, the US DoD has established the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group.
26th November 2021
Rheinmetall is buying a 25.1% stake in 4iG and setting up a JV in Hungary to drive its digitisation plans.
26th November 2021
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency is looking to exploit public and private 5G networks and has conducted trials involving a 5G network aboard a trailer as well as the use of gunshot detection systems and drones.
26th November 2021
The Indian Navy's submarine-building programme has now reached the two-thirds point, with a fourth boat commissioned.
25th November 2021
Saab and Philips will provide innovative flexible and operational deployable hospitals for the Australian military.
25th November 2021
The British Army’s new Ranger Regiment was in the spotlight on 25 November as UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace detailed to Parliament plans to transform the structure of the service.
25th November 2021
Value of heavyweight torpedo deal from NAVSEA exceeds $1 billion with the latest contract modification.
25th November 2021
Sir Mike Wigston spoke at King’s College London on the RAF’s plan to be NetZero by 2040 and the milestones along the way.
25th November 2021
Saab has made significant progress on its leading fighter programme.
25th November 2021
New PESCO initiatives include the EU Military Partnership, a platform to discuss strategies, and establishment of a Main Battle Tank Simulation and Testing Centre.
25th November 2021
The armed forces in South Korea is facing its first annual defence budget cut in 15 years.
24th November 2021
A system-level CDR marks an important step towards the first launch of a persistent satellite capability for missile warning.
24th November 2021
Northrop Grumman has proven JADC2 connectivity capabilities in support of FVL networking.
24th November 2021
Could naturally occurring muons be the answer to the problem of how to navigate accurately in the GPS-denied Arctic?
24th November 2021
Removing two Type 23 frigates from service early and extending the life of three others would enhance RN fleet availability, says Adm Sir Tony Radakin.
24th November 2021
Brazil, Spain and the USN will receive lightweight torpedo components and common part kits.
23rd November 2021
Frazer-Nash is working with Dstl’s Future Ground Combat Vehicle team to develop and test generic architectures for the next generation of UGVs.
23rd November 2021
Acquisition of EMT (pending regulatory approval) expands Rheinmetall’s activities in the UAS sector.
23rd November 2021
The arrival of two ex-USCG boats follows the delivery of another pair of Island-class craft to Ukraine in 2019.