Defence Notes

Air Warfare

France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production

The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.

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.

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Defence Notes

Proxy power play continues in Nagorno-Karabakh

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
Defence Notes

Experts expect ‘crawl, walk, run,’ process to make Skyborg a success

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.
Training

Smoke and mirrors obscure true purpose of Kowsar

9th October 2020

What is the role of the supposedly fourth-generation fighter aircraft manufactured by Iran?
Naval Warfare

Keel laying ceremony held for eighth K130 corvette for German Navy

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.
Defence Notes

PODCAST: Carrier and the Corps work up continues, Japan requests budget bump and Leidos UK talks defence and intelligence markets

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 …
Air Warfare

Alternative engine option emerges for PAK-DA

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?
Military Logistics

Infrastrata aiming to be ‘friendly disruptor’ to UK naval shipbuilding

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
Defence Notes

Starburst taps into Indian startup community

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 …
Air Warfare

Defining the Future Podcast Episode 2 - The Next Giant Leap

8th October 2020

What's the role of the UK space sector in the global Britain envisioned for the future?
Military Logistics

Luxembourg becomes seventh A400M operator

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 …
Naval Warfare

Lockheed Martin provides post-delivery support for newest Freedom-class LCS

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 …
Defence Notes

Slovenia approves defence fund to 2026

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?
Military Logistics

Spanish bring in Supply to Australia

8th October 2020

Australia's new replenishment ship has arrived in-country, ready to be equipped with Australian-specific equipment.
Defence Helicopter

Tiger on its last legs in Aussie attack helicopter bout

8th October 2020

Despite the best efforts of Airbus, will the Australian Army achieve its long-standing ambition to acquire US-made attack helicopters?
Uncrewed Vehicles

India gives Hugin an underwater embrace

7th October 2020

The Indian Navy is adopting Kongsberg AUVs for operations from new survey ships, which are currently under construction
Digital Battlespace

Follow-on production beckons for SEWIP Block 3

7th October 2020

Third series of block upgrades is intended to underpin future EW operations conducted by USN surface vessels
Air Warfare

Air Warfare magazine: loyal wingmen, the future of air power and more

7th October 2020

Read the latest edition of Air Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop. What's inside this edition: Comment In mid-September, the defence …
Land Warfare

RBSL to upgrade and sustain UK Fuchs fleet

7th October 2020

The importance of counter-CBRN capabilities for the UK has been underlined by the conflict in Syria and Salisbury nerve agent incident in 2018
Naval Warfare

VICTA continues to take shape in the UK

7th October 2020

The diver delivery system is on course to become operational late next year, says manufacturer SubSea Craft