Defence Notes
Space Force sticks with Rocket Lab despite curse of unlucky 13
Space payloads usually cost tens or hundreds of millions of dollars and their loss can be a huge setback for their operators. Launcher reliability is ...
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Brazil awaits enhanced AEW&C platform
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) expects to introduce its first modified Embraer E-99 aircraft in November this year, as it seeks to enhance its AEW&C; ...
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Colombian Air Force modernises but future of Kfirs remains unclear
Colombia has concluded the modernisation of its EMB-312 Tucano aircraft; this successful project generally puts the Colombian Air Force (FAC) in good shape as it ...
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The latest general defence news from across the globe.
Defence Notes
PREMIUM OPINION: NSA appointment reflects UK defence policy vacuum
The corridors of Whitehall are generally quiet peaceful places, but in recent weeks there has been the Civil Service equivalent of an almighty shouting match, ...
Defence Notes
PODCAST: Tempest updates, European sub programmes and industry view on Space Force
Welcome to Episode 29 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
Defence Notes
DLA Energy picks ten for fuel contracts
The US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy has awarded a series of contracts worth a combined total of almost $1.8 billion to deliver various types ...
Naval Warfare
First of five new Royal Saudi Naval Forces corvettes launched
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia launch the first of five corvettes being manufactured for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces in a ceremony at the San Fernando facility ...
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Defence Notes
What is the Tor-M1?
To learn more about our Defence Insight service, arrange a free trial. With Western officials suggesting that Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 was hit by ...
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Air Warfare
Su-57 enhancements focus on engine and C2 functionality
13th July 2020
Development and production of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter remains one of the most complex and top-priority tasks for the Russian aviation industry. It is interesting, therefore, ...
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Defence Notes
Boeing gains contract modification for GBI
13th July 2020
Boeing is to continue work on the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) programme in the US. Under a $150 million contract modification awarded on 10 July, ...
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Digital Battlespace
Study urges UK defence sector to exploit quantum computing
13th July 2020
Possibilities offered by AI and quantum computers need to be more fully embraced by the UK armed forces, according to a study released on 13 ...
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Special Operations
Trials loom for VICTA craft
13th July 2020
SubSea Craft intends to launch trials of its VICTA diver delivery system. ‘Over the past two years the company has harnessed novel, market-leading technology ...
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Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Experts say massive Egyptian spending spree does not add up
13th July 2020
Under pressure from the US government to stop buying Russian fighter jets, attacked by French President Emmanuel Macron over human rights abuses, accused by Italian ...
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Air Warfare
PREMIUM: Indonesian interest in Osprey wavers
10th July 2020
The 6 July announcement of a potential FMS deal for eight Bell-Boeing MV-22B Block C Ospreys to Indonesia took many by surprise. Including some in ...
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Digital Battlespace
Ball to help develop IRREL improvements
10th July 2020
Ball Aerospace is to assist USAF efforts to improve its Infrared Radiation Effects Laboratory (IRREL), under a $7.68 million contract announced by the DoD on ...
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Military Logistics
PREMIUM: EU and NATO call for better logistics infrastructure
10th July 2020
Militaries on either side of the Atlantic are concerned about troop mobility after the COVID-19 crisis. In order to provide the necessary transport and to ...
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Air Warfare
Japan to have world’s second-largest F-35 fleet
10th July 2020
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) in the US gave a green light on 9 July to a Japanese request to purchase 105 Lockheed Martin ...
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: New Serbian combat drones, Type 26 update and Asia Pacific round-up
10th July 2020
Welcome to Episode 27 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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Naval Warfare
Belgium and Germany seek lightweight torpedoes
10th July 2020
The US Defence Security and Cooperation Agency (DCSA) on 9 July gave the green light to two FMS deals involving the Raytheon MK 54 Lightweight ...
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Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: Black Scorpion mini torpedo in qualification phase
9th July 2020
The Black Scorpion mini torpedo is currently undergoing a qualification phase ahead of introduction into the market, although officials from manufacturer Leonardo do not anticipate ...
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Naval Warfare
FMV kicks off Torped 62 life extension with Saab
9th July 2020
Swedish defence procurement agency FMV has placed its initial order with Saab for life extension of the Torped 62 heavyweight torpedo system. Deliveries under the ...
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Naval Warfare
African customer orders pair of OPV 45s
9th July 2020
An unnamed African navy has ordered two OPVs from Israel Shipyards. The OPV 45 vessels will be equipped with Israeli technology such as day/night observation sensors ...
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Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Germany encourages EU members to maintain defence contracts
9th July 2020
Germany is urging its fellow EU member states to adhere to defence contracts signed before the beginning of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, as the 27-member ...
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Defence Notes
Data tracks conflict ceasefires in context of COVID-19
9th July 2020
An online digital tracking tool was launched on 8 July to examine the consequences of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak on peace processes and armed conflict ...
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Military Logistics
PREMIUM: Waiting game continues for Fleet Solid Support
8th July 2020
Seemingly stuck in a state of suspended animation, the UK’s Future Solid Support (FSS) ship programme is intended to deliver up to three key logistics ...
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Air Warfare
Brazilian Gripen passes local production milestone
8th July 2020
Brazilian factory Saab Aeronáutica Montagens (SAM) has begun production of the Gripen E/F fighter for the Brazilian Air Force. ‘The tail cone and front fuselage of ...
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Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: Naval BMD could lose the human touch
7th July 2020
The US is exploring a new platform for ballistic missile defence (BMD), after the Pentagon floated the idea of using unmanned surface ships. This concept ...
