Defence Notes

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.

Defence Notes

UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost

The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.

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Frequentis contracted for control system for MQ-25 Stingray

4th July 2019

Frequentis has been awarded a $8.45 million firm-fixed-price contract for work related to the MD-5A unmanned carrier aviation mission control system for the US Navy’s …
Defence Notes

Moscow orders fifth-generation fighters

4th July 2019

Read this article in full and all our Premium News with a free 24 hour trial. Click HereThe Russian MoD has placed a large-size order for …
Naval Warfare

Boeing and Airbus sign MoU for RAAF Poseidon through life support

4th July 2019

Boeing Defence Australia and Airbus Australia Pacific have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) extending their commitment to the sustainment of the P-8A Poseidon maritime …
Defence Notes

US senator says Libya shipments could end UAE arms sales

3rd July 2019

A Democratic senator warned 2 July that the United States could cut off arms sales to the UAE if proven that it shipped US missiles …
Defence Notes

Submariners killed in Russia sub fire: defence ministry

3rd July 2019

Fourteen seamen have died in a fire on a deep submersible, Russia's defence ministry said on 2 July, adding the vessel was currently at a …
Naval Warfare

India issues RfPs for four new vessel types

3rd July 2019

The Indian MoD has issued four requests for proposals (RfPs) for the acquisition of vessels for the navy and coast guard. Worth a combined total of …
Naval Warfare

Insight: China prioritising modern sub fleet

3rd July 2019

If you enjoy this article sign up.for our Premium News service to continue accessing great defence stories like this. Click Here China is the Asia-Pacific country …
Naval Warfare

Moscow orders new submarines

2nd July 2019

The Russian MoD has placed orders for two Project 885M (Yasen-M-class) nuclear-powered submarines and two Project 677 (Lada-class, pictured) diesel-electric submarines to boost its sub-surface …
Defence Notes

Next-generation Growler jammer development advances (Studio)

2nd July 2019

This video is brought to you in partnership with Raytheon. Beth Maundrill, Deputy Editor, Shephard Media, speaks to Stefan Baur, VP Electronic Warfare Systems at Raytheon, about …
Naval Warfare

Waiting brief for second half of FFG(X) design process

2nd July 2019

The US Navy is another step closer to rectifying a gap in its fleet structure following the axing of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates as …
Defence Notes

L3 and Harris merger completes

2nd July 2019

Harris and L3 Technologies have completed the all-stock merger of the two companies, now operating as L3Harris Technologies. L3Harris will be headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, …
Defence Notes

US approves AARGM sale for German Tornados

2nd July 2019

The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to Germany via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) of up 91 …
Naval Warfare

First Italian PPA vessel launched from shipyard

1st July 2019

The Italian navy’s first Pattugliatori Polivalenti d'Altura (PPA)-class multipurpose offshore patrol ship - the Paolo Thaon di Revel - has been launched from Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano. …
Defence Notes

PLA shows varied capabilities in Hong Kong

1st July 2019

Over a three-day period from 29 June to 1 July, the Hong Kong Garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) opened the gates of three …
Defence Notes

BAE calling upon UK effort to develop skills for industry

28th June 2019

BAE Systems have called upon industry, government and the education sector to make a concentrated effort to prepare the UK for the benefits of the …
Defence Notes

Podcast: Transferring technology, teaming manned and unmanned aircraft, and deconstructing the news.

28th June 2019

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
Defence Notes

NATO releases report on defence spending 2012-2019

28th June 2019

NATO has released its defence spending figures for the period between 2012 and 2019 and it will make unhappy reading for some, including the Trump …
Naval Warfare

LCS 17 completes acceptance trials

28th June 2019

USS Indianapolis, the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 17, has completed acceptance trials at Lake Michigan, the final large milestone before it is delivered to the …
Defence Notes

Swiss ban aerospace firm Pilatus from operating in Saudi, UAE

27th June 2019

On 26th June Switzerland banned aerospace firm Pilatus from further operating in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates after finding the Swiss company gave …