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
The TR-3 configured F-35 aircraft have rolled off production lines since July 2024, but are still not yet combat capable and are still awaiting final sign-off for the software upgrade.
Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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13th August 2021
Thales Australia was taken to court over the allegation it used another's intellectual property to overcome a bolt unlocking problem on the EF88 rifle.
13th August 2021
Turkish surface vessel and submarine programmes are increasing in ambition, scope and cost.
13th August 2021
ONR seeks physics-based analysis of ‘novel non-acoustic phenomenologies’ with submarines.
13th August 2021
Sukhoi has ambitious plans for Checkmate, its new fighter aircraft design. However, questions remain over whether the company will be able to achieve its export goals, especially considering the poor track record of its previous fifth-generation jet.
12th August 2021
During trials, the Otter Pro robot boat surveyed a 7,000m2 area in just 40min.
12th August 2021
In its 2021-2023 multi-year defence planning document, Italy has committed funding to develop its DDX future destroyer, along with various other naval programmes.
12th August 2021
The Next Generation Load Device-Medium is a ruggedised, battery-powered, handheld device to manage and transfer cryptographic key material and mission planning data.
12th August 2021
C2BMC enhancement should result in a single composite threat picture for US missile defence.
12th August 2021
The current electronic warfare capabilities of the New Zealand Army are limited, but that is about to change.
11th August 2021
The UK RN is scoping out options for its next surface-to-surface guided weapons system but it has yet to move forward with plans for an interim Harpoon anti-ship missile replacement.
11th August 2021
The USN conducts shock trials of new ship designs to ensure that vessels meet mission requirements and withstand battle conditions.
10th August 2021
Joint procurement of anti-ship missiles has fallen flat, but a recent demonstration illustrates how keen Estonia is to overhaul its coastal defence systems.
10th August 2021
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10th August 2021
HII will support USN aircraft carriers and west coast surface ships, using a 'find, fix and train’ model.
10th August 2021
The Taliban is securing enormous swathes of territory in Afghanistan, as the West pulls out and says enough is enough.
9th August 2021
Dstl seeks to accelerate military decision-making via lasers for the rapid transfer of ISR data.
9th August 2021
Poland will choose between designs from Navantia, Babcock and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in 2022.
9th August 2021
Modernisation of the US Army's MQ-1C Gray Eagle ISR UAV will soon include new Link 16 tests under the aircraft's Product Improvement Program.
7th August 2021
The ADF's plan to create a joint BMS to monitor airborne threats to Australia makes progress.