Defence Notes
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Anduril and GA-ASI have raced ahead in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiative, securing contracts with the US Air Force to build production representative flight test platforms.
Ongoing discussions between Greece and Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael to acquire Spyder air defence systems underscored the resilience of international business ties despite geopolitical tensions.
The UAE defence conglomerate has put an aggressive strategy in place to increase its share of exports while navigating the growing gap between East and West.
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.
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2nd February 2021
USAF project investigates advanced propulsion systems for sustained supersonic combustion.
2nd February 2021
Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia are starting small with a joint move to buy training ammunition — but their ambitions are broader.
2nd February 2021
Sudanese vessels seem to have been fitted with the Norinco CS/AN2 30mm gun mount, as one more sign of Chinese influence.
2nd February 2021
Work on new delivery order to be completed by end of January 2022.
2nd February 2021
Twelve Rafale F3Rs for French Air and Space Force to replace the same number of aircraft being sold to Greece.
2nd February 2021
Although some acquisition programmes are stalled, the Philippine Navy is now assured of receiving nine attack boats from Israel Shipyards.
1st February 2021
Latest batch of orders includes two customers in Asia.
1st February 2021
As navies look to expand subsurface capabilities through the acquisition of submarines, attention is also being focused on rescue and recovery contingencies in the event of a DISSUB (disabled submarine) incident.
1st February 2021
F-16s operated by air forces in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America will receive a software overhaul.
1st February 2021
LAIRCM advanced missile warning system improves aircraft capability and survivability by countering advanced infrared missile system threats.
1st February 2021
Special forces of Taiwan's marines have received a new assault boat that will greatly expand the unit's mission envelope.
1st February 2021
The airlift capacity of the Philippine Air Force is insufficient, so the arrival of an ex-USAF Hercules will be particularly welcome.
29th January 2021
Competitors involved in the Finnish HX fighter acquisition programme have been issued with best and final offer requests, ahead of a contract award for one lucky manufacturer before the end of 2021.
29th January 2021
SEA is tasked with streamlining UK naval system procurement and generating time and cost efficiencies for the MoD.
29th January 2021
Three more multi-role frigates will follow TCG Istanbul by 2027.
29th January 2021
Standoff glide bomb is being rolled out by Israeli Air Force to complement Spice 1000 and Spice 2000.
29th January 2021
Welcome to Episode 4 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
29th January 2021
Australia is seeking information from companies able to offer and integrate mine countermeasures and military survey capabilities for the country's navy.
28th January 2021
In spite of arms embargoes from the likes of the EU and US, Myanmar is still able to find a willing seller in the shape of Russia.