Defence Notes
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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.
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.
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5th January 2021
Contract forms second part of Phased Enhancement Programme for the multi-role fighter.
4th January 2021
With maritime threats continuing to abound, Australia exercises an option for two more Boeing maritime patrol aircraft.
4th January 2021
UK hits the ground running in 2021 with the declaration that HMS Queen Elizabeth and its carrier strike group have reached initial operating capability.
4th January 2021
Six UUVs with enhanced features join existing fleet.
4th January 2021
UAE will increase its GlobalEye fleet to five aircraft by 2025 with latest order.
4th January 2021
Series of contracts includes procurement of four Ada-class corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy.
4th January 2021
Proposed FMS deal to include 3,000 SDB I munitions.
4th January 2021
Both batteries will be deployed to protect US troops against against rockets, mortars and other ballistic and aerial threats.
4th January 2021
Almost half of the 72 aircraft on order have been delivered.
4th January 2021
Total of 24 helicopters included in $4 billion package.
2nd January 2021
Welcome to Episode 52 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
30th December 2020
Rostec subsidiary also delivers helicopter UAVs as target drones for Russian Aerospace Forces.
29th December 2020
The major multi-year funding injection announced by the UK government in November 2020 appears attractive — but in fact it lays bare a dilemma at the heart of the MoD.
28th December 2020
The US decision to impose CAATSA sanctions brings ramifications for Turkish defence programmes, despite the defiant noises coming from Ankara.
26th December 2020
Welcome to Episode 51 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
24th December 2020
In a busy December, the USAF has tested concepts for fifth-generation fighter connectivity, the loyal wingman UAV, hypersonic weaponry and advanced AI.
24th December 2020
India has been seeking new AEW aircraft for a long time — bolting a radar onto ex-commercial jets is now seen as the way forward.
23rd December 2020
Hungarian Air Force now has 16 H145M helicopters plus eight Zlin light trainers.
23rd December 2020
Saab will define what is needed to meet Swedish requirements for the continued effective operation and availability of Gripen C/D until 2035.