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PREMIUM VIDEO: UK MoD Command Paper omits C-UAS strategy
Integrated review fails to mention the UK strategy to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
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A U-turn from the UK, as seen in last month’s Integrated Review, typifies concern over the risk of Chinese interference in strategically important industries.
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Minuteman engineering and programme management support deal is worth $2.31 billion.
New sustainment plans could see Lockheed Martin reduce operating costs of the F-35 to $25,000 per flight hour.
Integrated review fails to mention the UK strategy to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Italian Navy receives logistics support vessel Vulcano.
17th March 2021
The UK Integrated Review, announced on 16 March, hints at upcoming alliances in the Indo-Pacific region amid expectations of a rocky relationship with China.
16th March 2021
The first part of the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy has given the F-35 programme a financial shot in the arm, but a question mark over aircraft numbers looks only to be resolved once a 'Command Paper' is released on 22 March.
15th March 2021
The latest defence procurement plan for 2021-2023 includes only limited new programmes for the Argentine armed forces.
12th March 2021
Welcome to Episode 10 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
11th March 2021
Avon Protection has brought to market a new lightweight portable hood that gives the wearer at least 15 minutes of protection against CBRN threats. The ...
10th March 2021
Four launches to be conducted by SpaceX and United Launch Alliance.
10th March 2021
New centre in Israel will focus on developing and producing navigation systems for use in GPS-denied environments.
9th March 2021
The Chinese Communist Party is not permitting COVID-19 to interfere with its militaristic ambitions and modernisation.
8th March 2021
New possibilities for Israeli F-35s could be on the way, including the aircraft being fielded from 'Gulf soil' to better counter Iranian threats.
8th March 2021
The Czech Republic will be the first country in Central and Eastern Europe to operate an agency promoting national military exports at the government-to-government level.
5th March 2021
Welcome to Episode 9 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
3rd March 2021
Some $27 billion is needed from 2022 to 2027, according to a new report from Indo-Pacific Command.
3rd March 2021
Multifunction phased-array radar is designed to detect and track intercontinental and sea-launched missiles.
1st March 2021
Just as they previously pooled their military resources into a common EU Battlegroup, the four Visegrad Group member states aim to expand on their maiden common procurement programme.
1st March 2021
RUAG International completes sale of RUAG Aerospace Services to General Atomics Europe.
26th February 2021
Lessons from nature inform US Army-funded research into new ways of moving machines. If this research is taken further forward, it could result in vehicles that do not consume large quantities of fuel or require bulky motors.
26th February 2021
Welcome to Episode 8 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
25th February 2021
Halcon showcases anti-ship missile, loitering munitions and C-RAM solution at IDEX 2021.
25th February 2021
Revenues grew by 4% in 2020 despite some operational impacts from COVID-19.