Defence Notes
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The UK signed a $150 million contract for six Airbus H145 helicopters to enhance military operations in Brunei and Cyprus, replacing aging Puma HC2s. At the same time, questions remain over the fate of the New Medium Helicopter programme amidst uncertainties surrounding procurement plans and delivery timelines.
The Next Generation Interceptor and accompanying radars will play a key role in protecting the US against long-range ballistic missile threats.
Turkish F-16 experience was praised by Romanian fighter pilots as Turkey completes first participation in NATO southern mission.
As Serbia considers a multi-billion-euro deal for French Rafale fighter jets, its move towards Western arms has signalled a significant departure from its reliance on Russian equipment, reflecting broader shifts in global defence procurement.
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26th February 2021
Modernised tanks, Nag missile carriers, AFV countermeasures and phased-array radars have all been approved for acquisition by the MoD.
26th February 2021
Japan's army will soon have an operational fleet of eight King Air 350-family aircraft in service.
25th February 2021
Halcon showcases anti-ship missile, loitering munitions and C-RAM solution at IDEX 2021.
25th February 2021
The S-300 rotorcraft UAV is being developed to give operators a heavier payload.
25th February 2021
New-generation version of VL MICA air defence system is ordered by Egypt.
25th February 2021
Revenues grew by 4% in 2020 despite some operational impacts from COVID-19.
25th February 2021
JASSM-ER has a more fuel-efficient turbojet engine than the baseline missile.
25th February 2021
FMS customers will be among the recipients of the AGM-158C missile.
25th February 2021
Spain is relying on its industry to improve the defence capacities of the armed forces. The MoD claims that cooperation with national companies also plays an essential role by supporting the country in international collaborative programmes.
25th February 2021
A report into the flagship Canadian naval programme has estimated that costs for the build of 15 UK-designed frigates could breach C$80 billion.
24th February 2021
USN contract modification covers engineering and technical support for the Unmanned Influence Sweep System.
24th February 2021
Mesbar, Majed and Falaj 3 designs see the light of day at Abu Dhabi naval exhibition.
24th February 2021
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24th February 2021
The draft of Programme 2032 was submitted to the National Assembly for approval this month. It foresees that 20% of the defence spending will be allocated to the acquisition of new equipment.
24th February 2021
The USN wants to accelerate the rollout of a new fleet architecture using AI and manned-unmanned teaming to enable distributed maritime operations.
24th February 2021
HMNZS Canterbury has allowed the RNZN to dip its feet in the water in terms of learning amphibious operations.
23rd February 2021
Ceremony for Al Saadiyat reflects strategy to modernise and strengthen the UAE naval fleet, aided by the national defence industry.
23rd February 2021
Huntington Ingalls Industries will perform a four-year overhaul and upgrade of the nuclear reactor, flight deck, catapults, combat systems and island on the Nimitz-class carrier.
23rd February 2021
The US Congress, DoD, industry and other stakeholders are all involved in this long-overdue effort to reform Title 10.