Defence Notes
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The branch has been seeking icebreakers, cutters, C3 and ISR solutions, as well as uncrewed aerial and maritime platforms.
Reflecting on lessons learned from the cancellation of the Mosquito programme, the Royal Air Force has redefined the role of uncrewed systems within its ranks through a tiered system.
The site will manufacture the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, the first combat aircraft manufactured, engineered and designed in Australia in more than 50 years.
The Pentagon has been operating under temporary funding since October 2023, which has impacted its main acquisition and development programmes, increasing the capability gap between the US and China.
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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6th April 2021
ABL provides the RS1 vehicle and GS0 deployable system for payload launches.
6th April 2021
BAE Systems is ‘paving the way for a critical software upgrade’ to the EC-37B replacement for the EC-130H Compass Call EW aircraft, after successfully flight …
6th April 2021
New submarines, OPVs, corvettes, land-based anti-ship missiles and LPDs are all in the mix for the Philippine Navy's future fleet.
6th April 2021
F-35B fighters belonging to both the US and Japan will be stationed on Japanese soil.
2nd April 2021
Welcome to Episode 13 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
1st April 2021
USN will obtain 11 more P-8A aircraft and RAAF fleet will grow by two.
1st April 2021
A330 MRTT set to go up against KC-46A in Strategic Tanker Transport Capability competition.
1st April 2021
Naval Strike Missile is equipping Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ships for the USN.
1st April 2021
A flurry of announcements in recent days have detailed the structure of France’s new carrier programme and progress on the FDI frigate build.
1st April 2021
Tier 1 companies in Europe have weathered the COVID storm so far, but how are governments addressing the needs of essential SMEs?
1st April 2021
Taiwan releases a major defence report every four years after elections take place.
31st March 2021
Integrated review fails to mention the UK strategy to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
31st March 2021
Northrop Grumman will provider launcher subsystem hardware for new USN and RN submarines.
31st March 2021
Deliveries to Japan, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the US are covered in the latest Rolling Airframe Missile contract modification.
31st March 2021
Robotic process delivers optimal coating for complex missile components.
31st March 2021
The Integrated Review is certainly ambitious in its scope but how realistic is it?
30th March 2021
Almost 30 years after it was laid down, the longest nuclear-powered submarine in the world is scheduled to start state trials in May. Is it a case of 'better late than never'?
30th March 2021
A recent flight test using a 3D-printed hatch on Saab's Gripen fighter jet could lead to more efficient ways of repairing damaged aircraft on the frontline.
30th March 2021
Landing at Borcea Air Base marks the completion of an eight-year programme to acquire second-hand F-16s for the Romanian Air Force. The next step is an upgrade in 2023-2025.