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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.
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Inherent pitfalls remain as Russia aims to seize potential of lasers
6th July 2020
Russia plans to accelerate work in the next few years to develop new laser weapons for its armed forces, according to recent statements from MoD …
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Naval Warfare
HamiltonJet supports USN EOD operations
6th July 2020
HamiltonJet is to provide its JETanchor technology, HJ292 waterjets, control systems, spare parts and training to Ribcraft USA, which is providing 48 RIBs for the …
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Naval Warfare
Philippines eyes Israeli-built interceptors for a more potent navy
4th July 2020
The Philippine government recently confirmed that it will proceed with an acquisition of eight boats under its Fast Attack Interdiction Craft - Missile (FAIC-M) programme …
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Air Warfare
GE to build engines for F-15EX
3rd July 2020
General Electric (GE) is to provide an undisclosed number of of F110-GE-129 engines to power USAF F-15EX fighter aircraft, under a $101.3 million contract from the …
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Air Warfare
Honeywell orders sonobuoy launch carousels
3rd July 2020
Marshall Advanced Composites has received a £890,000 ($1.1 million) order from Honeywell for 21 sonobuoy launch carousel assembly units. The units will be delivered in …
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Land Warfare
COVID-related production problems prompt Poles to pick alternative Honker replacement
3rd July 2020
The Polish MoD is buying Ford Ranger XLT vehicles for the army to replace a fleet of Honker 4x4 off-road vehicles, after a previous deal …
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Digital Battlespace
SE Asian airborne data links have a long way to go
3rd July 2020
Despite numerous modernisation programmes in Southeast Asian air forces, their true data link capabilities still have a long way to go to reach Western standards. …
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Naval Warfare
More than 90% of first RN Type 26 is under construction
3rd July 2020
After nearly three years and four UK Secretaries of State for Defence, progress on the first-in-class Type 26 frigate destined for the RN offers a …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Russia lifts the veil on new military equipment and the tracks versus wheels debate
3rd July 2020
Welcome to Episode 26 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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Naval Warfare
Gowind corvettes to include iXblue navigation technology
3rd July 2020
French shipbuilder Naval Group has picked iXblue to provide navigation systems for two Gowind corvettes. The vessels, both destined for export to an undisclosed country, …
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Defence Notes
Ireland mulls a major leap forward in air capabilities
3rd July 2020
Ireland has raised the possibility of purchasing air combat interceptor aircraft, as a major increase in capability for the Air Corps if the proposal goes …
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Air Warfare
Seoul orders TA-50s, eyes new Chinooks and AEW aircraft
3rd July 2020
In South Korea the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has concluded a KRW688.3 billion ($619.5 million) deal for 20 TA-50 Block 2 jets from Korea …
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Land Warfare
Japan improves its anti-amphibious landing missile
2nd July 2020
The Japanese MoD is developing an improved Multi-Purpose Missile System (MPMS) for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), to counter the build-up of amphibious warfare …
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Naval Warfare
Los Angeles class to receive extra backup batteries
2nd July 2020
Exide Technologies company GNB Industrial Power has received a delivery order from the USN to provide additional stationary backup power battery banks for Los Angeles-class …
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Air Warfare
USAF could release extra squadron of Raptors for frontline service
2nd July 2020
The USAF could add a sixth squadron of combat-coded F-22A Raptor stealth fighters by ‘re-purposing’ training-coded aircraft, the outgoing commander of Air Combat Command (ACC) …
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Defence Notes
Australia sharpens defence force to ‘shape, deter and respond’
2nd July 2020
The year 2020 has been dramatic so far, and Australia marked its halfway point by releasing twin documents – the 2020 Defence Strategic Update and …
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Training
Private simulator training beckons for Indian Mi-17V-5 helicopters
1st July 2020
A long-delayed $210 million project to build, operate, train and maintain simulators for some 150 Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17V-5 helicopters has now been fast-forwarded. …
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Digital Battlespace
UK rules Huawei out of defence communications equation
1st July 2020
The UK MoD has made clear that Chinese telecommunications provider Huawei will have no future role to play in domestic defence communications and cyber networks. …
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Defence Notes
NATO should 'take to the field’ in countering hybrid operations
1st July 2020
Amid a return to Great Power competition between NATO, Russia and an emergent China, a former Supreme Allied Commander Europe has called for the alliance …
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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
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![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
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SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America
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![Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth]()
Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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![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
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![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
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
