Military Logistics

Read the latest military logistics news from our team of expert journalists and analysts, giving you the 'so what' behind the latest headlines.

Argentina boosts Antarctic airlift with lease of C-130

Argentina has opted to lease a seventh C-130 transport aircraft under the US Foreign Military Sales mechanism.

Lockheed hopeful of Armed Black Hawk deal for Polish Army amid increased defence spending

The Polish government is significantly increasing its defence budget and looks to grow its armed forces in an efforts to counter Russia's perceived threat. Under these plans, there is place for Armed Black Hawk attack helicopters next to the AW149s and Apaches.

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Land Warfare

Secret customer orders Pearson’s Slice interface for tanks and engineering vehicles

1st June 2023

An undisclosed customer has contracted Pearson Engineering to provide a suite of front-end equipment - including the Slice interface – for its tank and combat engineering vehicle programmes.
Land Warfare

Bundeswehr orders 57 Rheinmetall heavy trucks

31st May 2023

The German Bundeswehr has ordered 57 HX81 trucks worth over €50 million from Rheinmetall.
Naval Warfare

Prototype quantum navigation sensor tested on Royal Navy experiments ship

26th May 2023

A prototype quantum sensor for future navigation – developed by Imperial College London – has been tested onboard the UK RN's research ship XV Patrick Blackett.
Naval Warfare

US Navy orders ninth John Lewis-class fleet oiler from General Dynamics NASSCO

25th May 2023

General Dynamics NASSCO received a $736 million modification from the USN to the existing T-AO contract to build a ninth ship (T-AO 213) under the John Lewis-class fleet oiler programme.
Air Warfare

US declines Thai F-35 fighter request, offers F-15 and F-16

24th May 2023

The US has advised the Royal Thai Air Force that the service is not ready to operate the F-35 yet, according to local media reports.
Land Warfare

Contract award imminent for new British Army bridging capability

16th May 2023

The UK MoD is expected to award a contract to WFEL to provide replacements for the Royal Engineers' Close Support Bridge and General Support Bridge systems later this year.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall nets multi-million-euro ammunition order

12th May 2023

Rheinmetall has won a contract to supply a European customer with artillery ammunition.
Air Warfare

Embraer, Saab inaugurate Gripen production line in Brazil, marking significant milestone in partnership

11th May 2023

The plant in Gavião Peixoto is now home to the development, production and testing stages of the Saab Gripen aircraft, with plans to expand business opportunities into new markets.
Air Warfare

First Indian C295 transport aircraft performs maiden flight

10th May 2023

India's programme to procure 56 C295 transports is making progress, with the first aircraft taking to the air.
Air Warfare

India looks locally for aircraft MRO facilities

9th May 2023

India would like to promote more MRO by local vendors in order to save money when operating imported military aircraft.
Air Warfare

Australia gains rapid-deploy air traffic control capability for RAAF

19th April 2023

Three deployable air control centres with surveillance radars will support RAAF long- and short-term deployments overseas.
Air Warfare

BAE Systems highlights need to invest in skills and infrastructure to de-risk next-gen combat aircraft programme

19th April 2023

BAE Systems has won a contract extension worth £656m from the UK MoD to develop the concept and technology for the next generation combat aircraft, part of the Tempest project, but will need to ensure it has the right niche skills and digital and physical infrastructure to successfully deliver.
Naval Warfare

Aurora partnership secures £22 million contract to provide expert support to Royal Navy fleets

14th April 2023

The UK MoD's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) agency has awarded a five-year, £22 million contract to the Aurora Engineering Partnership to provide support to Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleets.
Air Warfare

Brazil achieves full operational capability for KC-390 transport aircraft

11th April 2023

The first C-390 transport aircraft certified to Full Operational Capability standard has begun its handover process to the Brazilian Air Force.
Land Warfare

Brazilian Army moves to secure border regions with SISFRON surveillance network

6th April 2023

The service has received various items of equipment in 2022 including ground vehicles, ships, optronics and communication systems.
Air Warfare

Finland prepares for F-35 fighter's arrival, contemplates fate of ageing F/A-18 Hornets amid NATO cooperation

5th April 2023

Finland is preparing to replace its aging fleet of F/A-18 fighters with the F-35A. The delivery of the new equipment is expected to take years, and the fate of the decommissioned Hornets remains uncertain.
Land Warfare

US Army opens new horizons with 3D printing for vehicle parts

31st March 2023

Aiming at exploring new additive manufacturing applications, the US Army will open an Advanced Manufacturing Commercialization Center, dedicated to producing large parts for various ground vehicles.
Air Warfare

NATO air forces need to focus on air superiority and ‘realistic’ training

30th March 2023

At the RUSI Combat Air Conference 2023, experts and senior air force personnel openly talked about the lessons air forces learned from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. NATO air arms must focus on SEAD/DEAD missions, stockpiling ammunition and air superiority.
Land Warfare

Brazilian Army to receive MaxxPro recovery vehicles in Q2 this year

29th March 2023

The service has released a document listing several measures to be taken before the delivery of the systems.