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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25th November 2020
The maritime patrol requirements of the Philippines are as vast as its territory, but gaps could begin to be plugged soon.
24th November 2020
UK Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace says work on the new platform would not begin until the mid-2020s, as he provided a potential timeline that broadly aligns with the new RN MCM requirement
24th November 2020
USAF believes the missile has an advanced SEAD capability
24th November 2020
Security challenges abound in Asia-Pacific for the incoming US president - so will he be up to them?
24th November 2020
Bundestag committee gives green light to spend on torpedo upgrade, IT improvements and MBT ammunition
24th November 2020
SPA works with SAIC on supporting Conventional Prompt Strike programme
24th November 2020
New K-2 missile would equip F-16, FA-50 aircraft or the future KF-X fighter
23rd November 2020
The first of an extensive class of new frigates for the JMSDF has been launched in Japan.
23rd November 2020
Trials of ORP Kormoran have prompted design modifications to two vessels, delaying their handover to the Polish Navy and raising the overall cost of the programme
23rd November 2020
Fleet of MH-139A helicopters will protect ICBM bases
23rd November 2020
Facility to open for business in 2024
22nd November 2020
Leasing is looking like an increasingly attractive option for the Indian military.
20th November 2020
Country trumpets arrival of new 'aircraft carrier' but analysis indicates that purported capabilities might not be all that are claimed.
20th November 2020
The RAM system has been jointly developed under an international cooperative programme between the US and Germany, and is designed to provide anti-ship missile defence for naval platforms.
20th November 2020
The French government has announced it will contract Dassault for the production of 12 Falcon 2000 Albatros maritime multirole aircraft.
20th November 2020
Welcome to Episode 46 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
20th November 2020
A limited number of Australian special forces personnel stand accused of war crimes in Afghanistan, with 36 incidents referred for criminal investigation.
19th November 2020
A £16.5 billion multi-year boost to UK defence spending, announced on 19 November, has interesting implications for the Royal Navy and the shipbuilding sector.
19th November 2020
Work on Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to finish in November 2021