Defence Notes
Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Defence Notes
Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.
Digital Battlespace
US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) satellites are intended to provide early warning of missile launches from any location worldwide and new ground stations will result in expanded coverage of critical missile warning.
Air Warfare
Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
The US and Czech Republic have pledged different support packages, with the latter agreeing to jointly open a new F-16 training centre in partnership with a ‘coalition of the willing’.
Air Warfare
Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
Featured videos
Defence Notes
Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
More Stories
-
Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin homes in on Europe for F-35 growth
24th July 2020
In attempting to reach a F-35 Lightning II programme of record amounting to 3,500 aircraft, Lockheed Martin remains firmly focused on maximising business opportunities in …
-
Military Logistics
Singapore seeks future air power generation with smart airbases
24th July 2020
While the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) builds up its future fleet with new platforms such as the F-35B and A330 MRTT, it has …
-
Defence Notes
PODCAST: Tempest updates, European sub programmes and industry view on Space Force
24th July 2020
Welcome to Episode 29 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
F-16 modernisation FMS for Chile moves closer
24th July 2020
The US State Department has approved a possible FMS to Chile worth an estimated $634.70 million, for various items of equipment to support an F-16 …
-
Air Warfare
USAF sets sights on Skyborg prototype by 2026
24th July 2020
Four companies have been selected to design a new autonomous UAV prototype called Skyborg for the USAF by July 2026. Boeing, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, …
-
Land Warfare
US Army confirms SRC as E-LIDS provider
24th July 2020
SRC is to develop, produce, deploy and support the Expeditionary-Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Integrated Defeat System (E-LIDS) for the US Army. Work under …
-
Naval Warfare
New weapon and radars appear on Beykoz
24th July 2020
Shephard has observed a new set of radars and a new gun aboard a Burak class Turkish Navy corvette. The legacy 100mm/55 Mod 68 CADAM …
-
Defence Helicopter
Hip swings into trials for Russian SF
23rd July 2020
Flight tests have begun in Russia of the Mi-8AMTSh-VN Hip helicopter to determine its aerodynamic and flight performance characteristics. Tests will also assess the maneuverability, …
-
Defence Notes
Edge to acquire 100% control of AMMROC
23rd July 2020
Abu Dhabi-based defence conglomerate Edge is to take full control of AMMROC, after agreeing a deal to buy Lockheed Martin’s 40% stake in the aerospace …
-
Air Warfare
Where is air warfare going in the 21st century?
23rd July 2020
Despite the tumultuous events of recent months, the global COVID-19 hiatus offers the chance to look ahead at the shape of air warfare as the …
-
Defence Notes
US to harden Guam against Chinese attack
23rd July 2020
The US is seeking to station Aegis Ashore on Guam, its westernmost territory, by 2026. The purpose is to give ballistic missile protection for the strategically important …
-
Naval Warfare
Refurb of HMS Quorn for Lithuania to mirror Skalvis class capabilities
23rd July 2020
A future addition to the Lithuanian mine countermeasure (MCM) fleet, the UK RN’s former Hunt-class MCMV HMS Quorn (pictured above in 2011), will complete a …
-
Air Warfare
India accelerates AMCA fighter development
23rd July 2020
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is working feverishly with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Aeronautical Development Agency to develop the indigenous Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft …
-
Air Warfare
Leonardo eyes first M-346FA delivery after maiden flight
23rd July 2020
The M-346FA light attack aircraft successfully completed its initial flight on 13 July equipped with a bespoke Grifo-M-346 multimode radar, Leonardo announced on 23 July. …
-
Naval Warfare
BAE Systems awards more supply chain contracts for Type 26 programme
23rd July 2020
BAE Systems has awarded contracts with a combined value of more than £100 million ($127 million) to UK companies to support the RN Type 26 …
-
Naval Warfare
OCCAR enlists Naviris for Horizon MLU feasibility study
22nd July 2020
Naviris will conduct a midlife upgrade (MLU) feasibility study into the four Horizon-class frigates in the French Navy, under a contract signed with OCCAR on …
-
Air Warfare
Japan researches future fighter technologies
22nd July 2020
Japan has not produced fighters since 2011, when the last F-2 was delivered. Therefore, Japanese companies such as Sumitomo Electric that produced radar domes and …
-
Defence Notes
Necessity binds Syria to Iran for air defence equipment
22nd July 2020
News that Iran and Syria concluded a pact on 10 July to enhance the latter’s air defences has raised questions regarding the nature of this …
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
UK holds landmark MUM-T flight
22nd July 2020
QinetiQ has completed the UK’s first manned/unmanned aircraft team (MUM-T) demonstration, featuring a manned H125 helicopter and semi-autonomous UAV. The event took place on 19 …
Subscribe to news feed
RSS
-
![Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth]()
Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
-
![Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic]()
Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
-
![US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts]()
US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
-
![SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America]()
SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America
-
![Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth]()
Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
-
![Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic]()
Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
-
![US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts]()
US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
-
![Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025]()
Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
