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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Defence Notes

Washington to send more troops to Poland, says US ambassador

13th February 2019

The US plans to expand its troop presence in Poland beyond the current 4,000-strong contingent deployed to counter a resurgent Russia, Washington's ambassador to Warsaw …
Defence Helicopter

IDEX 2019: Helicopter issues hamper Jordanian air force

13th February 2019

According to the Royal Jordanian Air Force’s (RJAF) Brig Gen Pilot, Adham Belal Asendar, the service’s helicopters do not currently have weapons integrated with surveillance …
Defence Notes

NATO planning for more Russian missiles

12th February 2019

NATO is planning for ‘more Russian missiles’ after the collapse of a landmark Cold War arms treaty, but will not deploy new nuclear warheads in …
Naval Warfare

Northrop begins delivery of AQS-24C

12th February 2019

Northrop Grumman has delivered the first two upgraded AQS-24C mine hunting systems to the US Navy, the company announced on 6 February. The AQS-24C builds …
Land Warfare

US Army seeks new 155mm munitions

12th February 2019

In a sources sought request posted on 11 February 2019, the US Army stated its interest in a new 155mm Cannon-Delivered Area Effects Munition (C-DAEM) anti-personnel, …
Defence Helicopter

IDEX 2019: Lebanese Air Force adapts for terrorism fight

12th February 2019

Lebanon has had to increase the capabilities of the its armed forces in a bid to stop the rise of terrorism in the country, according …
Defence Notes

Airbus, Dassault Aviation to carry out FCAS study

12th February 2019

Airbus and Dassault Aviation have received a joint concept study (JCS) contract from France and Germany for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme, the …
Defence Notes

Spain joins France and Germany on new combat fighter

12th February 2019

Spain will join a Franco-German project to build a new fighter plane to replace the Eurofighter and Rafale, the defence ministry said on 11 February …
Defence Notes

South Korea announces hike in payment for US troops

12th February 2019

Seoul said on 10 February that it agreed to hike its payment for maintaining US troops on its soil, settling a dispute with its long-time …
Special Operations

SOCOM lifts the veil on Next Generation AGMS

11th February 2019

USSOCOM representatives have provided the first glimpse of a potential follow-on program to the command’s seldom-discussed Armored Ground Mobility System (AGMS). The program, currently dubbed …
Naval Warfare

Indonesia orders MCMVs and inducts hospital ship

11th February 2019

Jakarta has ordered two new mine countermeasures vessels (MCMV), while the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) also commissioned a second hospital ship, KRI Semarang, on 21 January. …
Land Warfare

Med-Eng’s bomb suit for US Army

11th February 2019

Med-Eng has received a four-year IDIQ contract to supply its second generation Advanced Bomb Suit (ABS II) to the US Army’s explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) …
Naval Warfare

UK to boost amphibious capability with Future Littoral Strike Ships

11th February 2019

Not content with a raft of global military deployments, new bases and commitments to existing defence programmes, the UK Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin …
Defence Helicopter

IDEX 2019: Royal Bahraini Air Force battles on all fronts

11th February 2019

The Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) has ‘some serious issues to address right now’, the service’s commander, Maj Gen Hamad bin Abdullah al Khalifah, told …
Defence Notes

IDEX 2019: Survitec unveiling new CBR suits

11th February 2019

Safety equipment manufacturer and supplier Survitec is set to showcase two new protective suits for chemical, biological and radioactive environments at IDEX, taking pace from …
Naval Warfare

IDEX 2019: GCC Countries step up naval programmes seeking Gulf, Arabian Sea influence (video)

11th February 2019

GCC countries have stepped up their naval development programmes as competition for influence in the Gulf and Arabian Sea increases. Notably, the UAE's Abu Dhabi-class corvettes …
Defence Notes

IDEX 2019: American Power Systems to showcase APS-500 alternator regulator

11th February 2019

American Power Systems will showcase its new APS-500 alternator regulator to visitors and attendees at IDEX 2019 in Abu Dhabi. Designed to reduce vehicle downtime …
Land Warfare

Poland to buy US rocket system for $414 million

11th February 2019

On 10 February 2019 Poland said it will buy mobile rocket launchers worth $414 million (€365 million) from the US, as Warsaw seeks closer ties …
Naval Warfare

Naval Group and Australia finally sign off on future submarine programme

11th February 2019

After three long years locked in negotiations, Naval Group and the Australian government have finally signed off on the strategic partnering agreement (SPA) under the …