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The branch has been seeking icebreakers, cutters, C3 and ISR solutions, as well as uncrewed aerial and maritime platforms.
Reflecting on lessons learned from the cancellation of the Mosquito programme, the Royal Air Force has redefined the role of uncrewed systems within its ranks through a tiered system.
The site will manufacture the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, the first combat aircraft manufactured, engineered and designed in Australia in more than 50 years.
The Pentagon has been operating under temporary funding since October 2023, which has impacted its main acquisition and development programmes, increasing the capability gap between the US and China.
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9th October 2020
Almost a year into the contract for the design, development and manufacture of five Type 31 frigates for the RN, Babcock is confident that the programme remains on schedule despite difficulties faced by industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
9th October 2020
The F-35 and F/A-18 have both been cleared for sale to Finland dependent on the outcome of a fighter aircraft tender.
9th October 2020
Leonardo and the RAF have completed a swarming drone flight test involving remotely piloted aircraft equipped with electronic warfare jamming capabilities.
9th October 2020
Ethnic-religious nationalism is not the only factor behind hostilities between Azerbaijan and Armenia, with Russia and Turkey lurking in the wings
9th October 2020
In light of debate surrounding how well-suited loyal wingman aircraft are in competing against IADS and hypersonic missiles, analysts are confident the systems will eventually prove themselves in contested environments.
9th October 2020
What is the role of the supposedly fourth-generation fighter aircraft manufactured by Iran?
9th October 2020
Despite restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, keel laying ceremony for German Navy corvette goes ahead as K130 programme continues apace.
9th October 2020
Welcome to Episode 40 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 …
8th October 2020
An engine that would have powered a long-cancelled Russian supersonic tactical bomber has emerged as a potential alternative to a proposal based on the NK-321, but how realistic is this prospect?
8th October 2020
New owners of Appledore shipyard are on target for January 2021 opening, as they look to shake up the UK maritime sector
8th October 2020
Aerospace and defence accelerator Starburst is expanding from the US into India, to work with the fast-growing startup sector in the Asian country. The aim …
8th October 2020
What's the role of the UK space sector in the global Britain envisioned for the future?
8th October 2020
The Luxembourg Army Air Force has received its Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, manufacturer Airbus Defence and Space announced on 7 October. The aircraft was …
8th October 2020
Lockheed Martin is exercising a $12.1 million contract modification option from US Naval Sea Systems Command to provide post-delivery support for the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship …
8th October 2020
Slovenia pledges to spend €780 million on weapons, equipment and infrastructure to accelerate the modernisation of its armed forces — but is this enough?
8th October 2020
Australia's new replenishment ship has arrived in-country, ready to be equipped with Australian-specific equipment.
8th October 2020
Despite the best efforts of Airbus, will the Australian Army achieve its long-standing ambition to acquire US-made attack helicopters?
7th October 2020
The Indian Navy is adopting Kongsberg AUVs for operations from new survey ships, which are currently under construction
7th October 2020
Third series of block upgrades is intended to underpin future EW operations conducted by USN surface vessels