Defence Notes

Dutch MoD targets two more frigates as part of future defence plans

The latest defence memorandum from the Dutch government has suggested that funding would be increased, with the procurement of more frigates, F-35s and Leopard 2A8s expected.

Naval Warfare

Saab to build Singapore’s MRCV composite superstructure as it seeks portfolio expansion

Saab, who has been looking to expand its presence in Singapore, will build the forward superstructure and the radar mast of the Multi Role Combat Vessel with carbon composite material.

Naval Warfare

Indian Navy purchases anti-submarine sonobuoys to counter Chinese incursions

The US approved the deal despite supply chain delays to other equipment ordered by India.

Defence Notes

UK defence funding rocked by budget restrictions

Defence spending cuts are implied by UK ministers’ commitments to help plug a public finance “black hole”.

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Special Operations

Eurosatory day four: Images from across the show

20th June 2024

All the best images from the penultimate day of Eurosatory 2024 which brought the security industry into sharper focus for attendees to the Parc des Expositions de Villepinte.
Land Warfare

The integration issue: how is Avon Protection overcoming challenges in CBRN protective equipment?

20th June 2024

Military forces around the globe are redoubling efforts to replace their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protective equipment as the threat of personnel facing chemical threats on the battlefield re-emerges.
Defence Notes

Majority of NATO countries will reach the 2% of the GDP mark this year

20th June 2024

The result, however, displeased US leadership as eight countries will miss the target in 2024.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Shark Robotics showcases its Colossus firefighting UGV at Eurosatory 2024

19th June 2024

Shark Robotics’ Colossus is an uncrewed ground vehicle developed with the Paris Fire Brigade, capable of carrying heavy payloads, operating in extreme temperatures, and featuring remote and future AI-based autonomous control.
Defence Notes

Defence cooperation in Europe: Views on the current situation from the EDA

19th June 2024

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has been using its platform at Eurosatory to emphasise its role in enhancing EU defence capabilities through collaboration and outlined its future priorities.
Land Warfare

How to Enhance C2 with Interoperable Communications

18th June 2024

Interoperable, mobile, and scalable networks are needed to meet the requirements of modern warfare
Land Warfare

Need to operate with NATO?

18th June 2024

As the organisation deploys SitaWare Headquarters, how can you improve interoperability and multidomain situational awareness?
Digital Battlespace

“We want to leverage commercial as much as possible,” says PEO for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power

17th June 2024

The priorities the US Space Force should consider when optimising commercial solutions across the spectrum of conflict have been laid out as well as how the branch can achieve integration before a crisis.
Land Warfare

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

17th June 2024

TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.
Defence Notes

Can NATO countries succeed in a war against Russia?

13th June 2024

Member states have been preparing personnel and inventory for a high-intensity conflict but many challenges remain.
Land Warfare

MESHnet® Empowering Decision-Making at Every Level

13th June 2024

MESHnet is a modern suite of robust and secure networking solutions enabling fleet-wide communication and data exchange.
Naval Warfare

How PT PAL’s leading role in Indonesia’s disjointed naval modernisation is evolving

12th June 2024

The Indonesian Navy has turned to French and Norwegian technology to strengthen its domestic ship building capabilities and modernise its disparate fleet.
Air Warfare

US Air Force to increase use of generative AI

12th June 2024

The service recently announced the NIPRGPT effort to allow for expanding experimentation with generative AI technology.
Land Warfare

What to expect from Eurosatory 2024

11th June 2024

Paris’s biennial defence showcase will return with a heavy focus on AI, helicopters and UAS systems, as more than 60,000 visitors get ready to descend on the French capital.
Training

US looks to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliance and industrial co-operation

10th June 2024

With war in Europe and the Middle East, the US has reiterated its ties to the Indo-Pacific region to ensure other actors do not think its forces or focus lie elsewhere.
Land Warfare

AI, CUAS systems and armoured platforms set for spotlight at Eurosatory 2024

10th June 2024

Many of the manufacturers at Eurosatory 2024 will focus on burgeoning demand for vehicles, tanks, and UAS and CUAS systems.
Land Warfare

How are SATCOM solutions changing the Net-Centric Battlefield?

10th June 2024

Digital transformation in the military ecosystem continues to shape the future of the military communications market.
Defence Notes

US tests Minuteman III as Sentinel successor ICBM programme struggles

7th June 2024

In service for nearly 60 years, the Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile is due to be replaced by the Sentinel, but cost overruns and delays continue to plague this successor programme.
Air Warfare

Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UASs: Transforming Modern Warfare with Agility and Adaptability

6th June 2024

How the Orbiter 4 VTOL UAS Delivers the Operational Capabilities and Flexibility Required to Revolutionize the Modern Battlefield.