Defence Notes

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

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.

Naval Warfare

Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule

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.

Air Warfare

Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion

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.

Defence Notes

UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost

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.

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Air Warfare

Lockheed continues JASSM-ER development

22nd December 2020

Contract modification provides risk reduction testing, cyber testing and coatings to support the Group One development effort.
Naval Warfare

Raytheon to produce Block V Tomahawk for USN

22nd December 2020

Block V is latest variant of tactical land attack cruise missile used by UK and US navies.
Air Warfare

Ukraine aims high with aviation modernisation plan

22nd December 2020

Ukraine's Soviet-era combat aircraft fleet is overdue for modernisation, as Kiev seeks to spend big on buying from Western suppliers.
Defence Notes

US toughens export rules by blacklisting Chinese and Russian firms

22nd December 2020

Military End User list comprises 103 companies that pose an ‘unacceptable risk’ of diverting goods to the Chinese, Russian or Venezuelan military.
Air Warfare

How does China’s leadership view its fighter pilots?

21st December 2020

There is a trust deficit between the leaders of the Chinese Communist Party and the nation's pilots who would be tasked to go to war.
Military Logistics

Turkey seeks new replenishment tankers for fast attack craft

21st December 2020

Turkish shipyards have until 15 March 2021 to respond to RfP.
Naval Warfare

Hunter-class programme begins prototyping phase

21st December 2020

Five representative ship blocks to be manufactured and assembled.
Military Logistics

FAB receives another C-390

21st December 2020

Fourth aircraft out of 28 is delivered by manufacturer Embraer.
Land Warfare

Land Warfare magazine: soldier protection, combat care and more

18th December 2020

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Air Warfare

Marshall begins first USMC C-130 maintenance job

18th December 2020

Positive signs for a new partnership between Marshall and the USMC.
Defence Notes

PODCAST: European defence policies, air-to-air missiles and all the news

18th December 2020

Welcome to Episode 50 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 …
Air Warfare

Singapore strengthens integrated air defence network

18th December 2020

Singapore has created an air defence umbrella over the island nation with the integration of new assets such as ASTER-30 missiles.
Defence Notes

No F-35 funding gap talks between MoD and Lockheed Martin UK

17th December 2020

Despite discussions between the UK MoD and Lockheed Martin UK to assess driving costs of the F-35B programme down, the two have not talked about how to resolve a multibillion pound funding gap troubling acquisition plans.
Naval Warfare

Propulsion decision for Constellation-class frigates

17th December 2020

Turbines selected for key USN programme that will deliver new fleet of frigate to the service
Naval Warfare

Saab delivers upgraded Gotland-class submarine to Sweden

17th December 2020

HMS Uppland receives range of new systems ahead of its return to service
Air Warfare

Bulgarian Frogfoots gain new lease of life

17th December 2020

Overhauled and upgraded Su-25s should remain in Bulgarian Air Force service until 2028.
Air Warfare

Indian naval air arm boosts force levels

17th December 2020

Beset by ageing legacy airframes, the Indian Navy is making progress in efforts to induct newer rotary-winged and fixed-wing aircraft.
Naval Warfare

Taiwan launches new corvette and commissions minelayer

17th December 2020

Taiwan's indigenous shipbuilding programme bears fruit with new corvette, OPV and minelayer classes progressing.
Land Warfare

France analyses ethical implications of creating ‘super soldiers’

16th December 2020

The Defence Ethics Committee of the French MoD has published a report on the ‘enhanced soldier'. This document analysed ethical issues around improving physical, perceptual, cognitive and psychological capabilities for French warfighters.