Defence Notes
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Despite the delay, graphics outlining the revised plan were showcased at DSA 2024, offered insights into the Royal Malaysian Navy's strategic vision for fleet modernisation.
MD Helicopters aims to bolster its footprint in the Indo-Pacific region, targeting countries like Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia for potential sales of its TH530 trainer and AH530 Light Attack Scout helicopters.
The broader use of algorithms to collect and analyse vessel data can better support navy chiefs and staff.
The Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur from 6–9 March will feature updates on Malaysia’s defence programmes, including the signing of Batch 2 Littoral Mission Ships and procurement plans for medium lift helicopters.
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4th November 2015
The US Air Force is in the midst of conducting several studies that could ‘fundamentally change’ how the service acquires and deploys protected satellite communications …
4th November 2015
Thailand’s lead-in fighter trainer (LIFT) aircraft being procured from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will be the first equipped with an Embedded Tactical Training System (ETTS). …
3rd November 2015
The UK is working on its future beyond line of sight (FBLOS) satellite capability to follow on the Skynet 5 constellation. A contract with Airbus …
3rd November 2015
The government of Turkey has requested the purchase of Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) from the US under a foreign military sale, the Defense Security …
22nd October 2015
Tim Fish, editor of Land Warfare International and Digital Battlespace magazines, looks at the major developments of AUSA 2015.
12th October 2015
Michael Fallon, UK Defence Secretary, has announced more support for the Baltic States and greater training for Ukrainian armed forces, the Ministry of Defence announced …
7th October 2015
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) updated visitors at the Pacific 2015 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney on current surface warship programmes. The second and final …
6th October 2015
On 4 October the UK armed forces commenced a five-week, two-part Exercise Trident Juncture conducted by NATO - the largest NATO exercise in more than …
28th September 2015
MilSim Asia, to be held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from 19-20 January 2016, is nearing, and will provide a forum for the military simulation, …
28th September 2015
UDT Asia, to be held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from 19-20 January 2016, is approaching, and will provide a forum for the undersea defence …
26th September 2015
Budget uncertainty in Washington has the potential to severely affect the US Air Force’s KC-46A programme, despite the new tanker making its maiden flight. The …
24th September 2015
Dr Liam Fox was defence secretary from May 2010 to October 2011 and brought in the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). In a …
24th September 2015
UK defence secretary Michael Fallon has responded to criticism about the upcoming Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). There are concerns that the review will neither …
24th September 2015
Representatives from UK Trade and Investment Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) used the DSEI exhibition to showcase various technologies on offer from UK industry.
22nd September 2015
Richard Thomas, UV and maritime security editor at Shephard Media, reviews the major announcements at DSEI 2015.
22nd September 2015
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to MBDA to sustain the Royal Air Force's (RAF's) Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) …
18th September 2015
Most armed forces around the globe are short of two precious resources – money and manpower. At DSEI, French company SeaOwl were presenting a radical …
17th September 2015
White Glacier, the makers of the Arctic 25 hypothermia protective immersion suit, displayed the capabilities of the suit using a 1,000-gallon ice water tank exhibition. …
17th September 2015
The Royal Canadian Navy's six Harry DeWolf class offshore patrol vessels will be outfitted with Sagem’s BlueNaute attitude and heading systems, the company announced at …