Defence Notes
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This procurement would form part of the Indian Air Force’s plan to retire its fleet of MiG-21 fighters and replace them with the indigenous LCA Tejas Mk1As by 2025.
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.
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
17th February 2021
A somewhat unfamiliar design — and the lack in Russia of a carrier-based AWACS capability — suggest that the Nevsky Design Bureau has bitten off more than it can chew.
17th February 2021
Glide Phase Interceptor could be fielded by the end of this decade as a DoD programme of record, if industry response is positive.
17th February 2021
Deployment of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to the Indo-Pacific in a few months is intended to be its defining military operation of the year, during which its armed forces are likely to face cuts amid a significant downturn in spending.
17th February 2021
RAM Block II missiles will be installed on Egyptian Navy missile attack craft in new FMS deal.
17th February 2021
Latest contract for Armtec Countermeasures covers two types of flare.
17th February 2021
IOC represents a significant milestone towards improved ISR for the NATO alliance.
17th February 2021
In addition to leasing two SeaGuardians, the Indian military has added some Heron TPs as it attempts to crank up aerial surveillance.
16th February 2021
The Swedish MoD has revealed a new offer to Finland, which it hopes will help to land a lucrative HX fighter contract.
16th February 2021
The vessels were ordered as part of a broader EUR4 billion ($4.67 billion) naval package awarded by Qatar to Fincantieri in June 2016.
16th February 2021
Vietnam has signed a deal to become a L-39NG jet trainer customer.
16th February 2021
A live Atmaca warhead has destroyed a target for the first time.
15th February 2021
Two new minehunters for Indonesia will be powered by MAN engines and an electric hybrid propulsion system.
15th February 2021
US company to make tritonal explosives for bombs.
15th February 2021
ASMAR and Vard Marine team up to construct new Chilean transport vessels.
15th February 2021
TRS-3D radars to be upgraded on two Braunschweig-class corvettes
15th February 2021
The Indian Navy has ambitious shipbuilding plans, with the vast majority of projects to be built by domestic shipyards.
12th February 2021
Airbus has had its say on demonstrator developments concerning FCAS.
12th February 2021
An international initiative aims to limit the use of explosive weapons in towns and cities - what are the implications for rules of engagement in urban warfare?
12th February 2021
HII will support R&D into future submarine platforms.