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India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer
Precision strikes, drone warfare and shifting regional doctrine mark aftermath of four-day India-Pakistan conflict.
Naval Warfare
Malaysia signs NSM launcher deal, issues Littoral Combat Ships support LOI and acquires first USV
As LCS delays persist, RMN re-arms Lekiu-class frigates and embraces unmanned systems amid budget constraints.
Air Warfare
Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact
The Letter of Intent (LoI)discussed deepening the partnership between the two nations and focused on military equipment that included submarines, fighter jets and frigates.
Defence Notes
QinetiQ reports record growth and announces $2 billion contract but shows loss for FY2025
QinetiQ has operations in Australia, the UK and the US with the latter including supporting Customs and Border Protection, US Navy aircraft carrier support and work on US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.
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Latest Tsirkon test shines more light on Russian hypersonics
19th October 2020
The hypersonic missile travelled at Mach 8 to strike a naval surface target at 450km range, but is Russia following a realistic timetable to bring it into service?
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Naval Warfare
New Spanish ASW frigates to include Rohde & Schwarz comms
19th October 2020
Software defined radios will enable LoS and BLoS communications
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Naval Warfare
Is the USN defying the aircraft carrier’s obsolescence?
16th October 2020
Aircraft carriers retain their relevance in the latest USN strategic thinking, despite arguments against their continued development
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Air Warfare
USN awards depot-level Poseidon engine maintenance contracts
16th October 2020
Boeing and Standard Aero to support CFM56-family engines for US and overseas operators
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Air Warfare
Raytheon receives StormBreaker Lot 6 production contract
16th October 2020
FMS customers will be among the recipients
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Naval Warfare
Canadian OFSVs gain low-noise propulsion
16th October 2020
The last of three 63m-long vessels has been delivered to the Canadian Coast Guard
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Naval Warfare
Argentina awaits enhanced OPV87 vessel
16th October 2020
Three vessels will feature enhancements to allow operations in the Southern Ocean
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: New Switchblade 600, US Army Robotic Combat Vehicles and Infrastrata future in global market
16th October 2020
Welcome to Episode 41 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 …
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Defence Notes
Sweden outlines spending plan to 2025
16th October 2020
A ‘deteriorating security situation’ is prompting Stockholm to invest heavily in new and expanded capabilities
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Digital Battlespace
AESA radar upgrade begins for ANG F-16s
16th October 2020
AN/APG-83 is a programme of record for the USAF as well as the ANG
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Training
Bangladesh takes receipt of Chinese-built trainer jets
16th October 2020
Seven K-8W trainer jets, built by the Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation (HAIC) in China, touched down in Bangladesh on 15 October. Photos released by the …
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Naval Warfare
NSWC sets up fifth energetics PPP
15th October 2020
The USN is forging public-private partnerships with industry to develop new energetic materials for weapon systems
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Defence Notes
Jury out on Qatari F-35 deal but UK links strengthen
15th October 2020
A reported request to the US government from Qatar for F-35 aircraft has caused pushback from regional actors but the UK has consolidated military ties with Doha.
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Air Warfare
Tempest technologies make headway, industry team claims
15th October 2020
Highlights include an advanced radar, next-generation combustion system and wearable cockpit technologies
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Spanish Air Force receives its first NH90 TTH
15th October 2020
Fleet of 12 helicopters is intended to boost Spanish Air Force SAR and CSAR capabilities
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Naval Warfare
USN picks contractor to support Trident re-entry body components
15th October 2020
Peraton has been awarded a $102 million follow-on engineering services contract from the USN Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office. The company will assist in acquisition, …
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Training
New Russian naval training centre opens
15th October 2020
The centre focuses on providing training for aircrew flying fighter, ground-attack and ASW aircraft from Russian Navy carriers or other warships
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Air Warfare
Third P-8A Poseidon lands at Lossiemouth
15th October 2020
One-third of the RAF Poseidon fleet is now in place
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Defence Notes
UK armed forces fret as review looms closer
14th October 2020
Have difficult decisions on intractable problems been delayed too long, as the clock ticks down to publication of the integrated review of UK defence and security capabilities?
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![India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer]()
India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer
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![Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations]()
Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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![Malaysia signs NSM launcher deal, issues Littoral Combat Ships support LOI and acquires first USV]()
Malaysia signs NSM launcher deal, issues Littoral Combat Ships support LOI and acquires first USV
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![Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact]()
Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact
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![India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer]()
India greenlights $4.7 billion defence spend as post-war tensions simmer
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![Malaysia signs NSM launcher deal, issues Littoral Combat Ships support LOI and acquires first USV]()
Malaysia signs NSM launcher deal, issues Littoral Combat Ships support LOI and acquires first USV
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![Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact]()
Macron hints at possible future Rafale deal, following France-Indonesia defence pact
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![A “bolder, more radical” UK Strategic Defence Review will be published within two weeks, says key reviewer]()
A “bolder, more radical” UK Strategic Defence Review will be published within two weeks, says key reviewer
