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Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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15th March 2021
Poland is the first officially certified operator of the Warmate loitering munition system, although it has been reportedly tested and used elsewhere.
15th March 2021
Once again, funds for UK strategic nuclear deterrent are included in DoD contract modification, announced shortly before release of first part of Integrated Review.
15th March 2021
The latest defence procurement plan for 2021-2023 includes only limited new programmes for the Argentine armed forces.
12th March 2021
The F-35 programme faces the double challenge of an independent technical baseline review and renewed political scrutiny.
12th March 2021
Could the AIM-120 find a place on the next generation of USAF fighters?
12th March 2021
UK named as one of the recipients in latest US Army missile contract modification for Lockheed Martin.
12th March 2021
F-15EX will be a ‘key element of our tactical fighter fleet’, says USAF; two out of eight Lot 1 aircraft will be delivered by end of April 2021.
12th March 2021
Welcome to Episode 10 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
12th March 2021
Integrating manned-unmanned teaming onto its aircraft platforms is uppermost in KAI's mind.
11th March 2021
Further airbase upgrades may be needed to accommodate the F-35 in Poland, while plans are solidifying to enhance the country’s fleet of 48 F-16 aircraft.
11th March 2021
First Royal Danish Air Force F-35A takes to the skies, with 26 more to follow in the years ahead.
11th March 2021
Avon Protection has brought to market a new lightweight portable hood that gives the wearer at least 15 minutes of protection against CBRN threats. The …
11th March 2021
India's submarine fleet is depleted, but new boats will help turn things around.
10th March 2021
Northrop Grumman recently demonstrated anti-submarine warfare (ASW) search and detection capabilities for its MQ-8C Fire Scout.
10th March 2021
Four launches to be conducted by SpaceX and United Launch Alliance.
10th March 2021
Irish Naval Service seeks responses to tender for upgrade to central cooling and pumping systems on OPVs.
10th March 2021
New centre in Israel will focus on developing and producing navigation systems for use in GPS-denied environments.
10th March 2021
Domestically developed capability generates hydrogen on board.
9th March 2021
‘Whether other countries are experiencing the same problem is currently under investigation,’ according to the Belgian MoD.