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UK Integrated Review: still on the right path? Hide
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UK economic emergency sets stage for strong words and hollow actions on defence
Much as UK Prime Minister Liz Truss wants to project strong British power on the global stage, investment in much-needed capabilities is jeopardised by the fragile economic situation.
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UK defence strategy since the Integrated Review: the view from Washington
What do US policymakers make of UK strategic thinking in the wake of the Integrated Review, and how could subsequent events affect the transatlantic defence relationship?
Naval Warfare
Shahid Soleimani catamaran enhances Iranian naval capabilities
Is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy showing its hand to expand beyond the Straits of Hormuz?
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Pentagon and Ligado clash over claims of satellite interference
A recent report supports DoD claims that a new commercial broadband network would harm existing US military SATCOM and GPS services.
Air Warfare
UK and US sow seeds in Australia for respective Wedgetail programmes
The UK and US have personnel embedded in Australia to learn the ins and outs of the E-7A Wedgetail.
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Moldova unveils meagre defence budget growth amid lingering Russian threat
Despite the latest incremental increase to its defence budget and the danger of the war in Ukraine spilling over into Transnistria, funding remains too low for Moldova to buy new military hardware.
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Defence Notes
How sustainable is Global Britain’s presence in Asia?
21st September 2022
The UK is talking the talk when it comes to the Indo-Pacific region, but will its military be able to walk the walk in the longer term?
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Defence Notes
The Disintegrating Review: where next for the UK?
21st September 2022
The UK is not short of strategic documents outlining ambitious plans for its armed forces, but the ever-changing threat landscape poses a different set of questions.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Iranian UAV transfers expose depletion of Russian arms
21st September 2022
A defence analyst claims that Russia's move to acquire and deploy Iranian UAV's in Ukraine tells of wider weapons supply issues and a depletion of stocks.
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Air Warfare
HAL hopes its small steps will get larger as it eyes export markets
21st September 2022
HAL of India has not really broken into the export market, but it has high expectations of itself.
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Defence Notes
Embraer and L3T team up on 'agile' tanker for USAF consideration
20th September 2022
Embraer and L3Harris Technologies have formed a partnership to develop an 'agile' tanker with USAF requirements in mind.
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GSOF Symposium Europe 2022: Doing business with SOF (Sponsored)
20th September 2022
In preparation for GSOF Symposium Europe 2022, Hungary’s Special Operations Forces (HUNSOF) has laid out its top requirements and acquisition interests in order to focus efforts among the SOF industrial sector on their most relevant capabilities.
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Defence Notes
Integrated Review needs to be revisited in every aspect, says Ellwood
20th September 2022
MP and Chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood told Shephard the UK's 2021 Integrated Review needed to be revisited in 'every aspect' as the world has changed fundamentally.
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Defence Notes
Annual assessment gives green light for US exports to Cyprus
20th September 2022
US companies will be able to export defence equipment to Cyprus in FY2023.
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Air Warfare
Poland procures FA-50 fighters from South Korea
20th September 2022
Poland signs on the dotted line for South Korea's largest ever aircraft export deal.
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Defence Notes
G3 Systems reveals progress on NavyPODS
20th September 2022
A new shipping container-based solution has been provided to transport and control heavy-lift UAVs for the UK RN as part of the NavyPODS programme.
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Defence Notes
Israeli KC-46 tanker fleet to receive unique configurations
16th September 2022
Israel's KC-46A tanker aircraft are set to be designed differently from standard USAF models.
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Naval Warfare
Foreign Military Sale funding arms Ukrainian patrol boats
16th September 2022
Safe Boats International is providing four gun systems for Ukrainian Mark VI patrol boats under an FMS contract modification.
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Defence Notes
US commits more HIMARS ammunition and artillery rounds to Ukraine
16th September 2022
The DoD has announced the 21st package of military assistance to Ukraine since August 2021.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy retires USS Coronado
15th September 2022
The Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado was decommissioned on 14 September after a short service life.
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Defence Notes
Vincorion, SFC Energy develop modular fuel cell
15th September 2022
Newly developed Portable Power Management Modules are suitable for special military operations and other purposes.
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Digital Battlespace
Rheinmetall joins Helsing to accelerate AI for land systems
15th September 2022
German companies team up to apply digital capabilities at speed for land forces.
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Defence Notes
Parker-Hannifin completes Meggitt acquisition
15th September 2022
US-based Parker Hannifin says its acquisition of Meggitt brings complementary capabilities to its portfolio.
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Defence Notes
Ukraine plans to spend 13% of GDP on defence in 2023
14th September 2022
Plans for 2023 would put Ukraine among the top European countries for defence spending.
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OGMA to provide support for EMEA Super Tucano customers
14th September 2022
OGMA will become the first EMEA company to provide maintenance and other support services for A-29 Super Tucano operators in the region.
