Military Logistics

Singapore at-sea deployment of F-35Bs can overcome airfield dependency

Singapore could potentially deploy F-35Bs from its Joint Multi-Mission Ship to overcome airfield dependency and improve air defence as part of its apparent new security strategy.

Turkey considers ditching F-16 Block 70 request in favour of non-US alternative

Turkish officials are signalling dissatisfaction and contemplating abandoning plans to purchase F-16 Block 70s from the US as the deal stalemates, and the country faces hard economic decisions.

China's multi-domain warfare concept could outpace US JADC2, warns ex-general

China's Multi-Domain Precision Warfare project is aiming to disrupt US networks, and could outpace the Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative. A retired US Army general explains what the Pentagon is doing about it.

Air Warfare

MD Helicopters ramps up production as Nigerian order lands

MD Helicopters is expanding its production line to fulfil a Nigerian Army order for 12 Cayuse Warrior Plus scout/attack helicopters.

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Air Warfare

Air dominance vital as US and allies face evolving threat environment (Studio)

17th January 2023

Advanced munitions industry positions for a changing threat landscape, underscored by the conflict in Ukraine.
Land Warfare

European armed forces stock up on 40mm rounds and artillery rockets

16th January 2023

Rheinmetall will supply two European nations with 40mm ammunition, while Elbit has landed a contract to deliver 122mm rockets to another country.
Air Warfare

Regional F-35 sustainment facility to boost operational resilience in Indo-Pacific region

15th January 2023

Lockheed Martin has ensured more efficient sustainment of F-35 fighters thanks to a new warehouse in Australia.
Land Warfare

Indian Army issues a spree of tenders for vehicles and equipment

11th January 2023

A bevy of new vehicles and equipment is on the way for the Indian Army, according to a flurry of fast-track RfPs recently issued.
Defence Notes

India opens key strategic bridge to enable army transport in border region with China.

10th January 2023

Military tensions with China are forcing Delhi to invest more heavily in infrastructure near the two countries' shared border.
Defence Notes

Internet-of-Things firm completes asset tracking trial for UK MoD

6th January 2023

A recent trial saw efficiency at Devonport naval base improved through an IoT data network to track equipment.
Land Warfare

Hungary seeks supply chain independence with new ordnance plant

6th January 2023

Under a 15 December contract, Rheinmetall will fit out and jointly build and operate a Hungarian facility to produce explosives for large-calibre ammunition.
Air Warfare

South Korea to upgrade F-15K fleet and buy new aerial tankers

6th January 2023

South Korea is investing big in an F-15 fleet overhaul and new tankers, despite being unable to counteract small UAVs from North Korea.
Land Warfare

The five most significant land stories of 2022

2nd January 2023

The war in Ukraine has been showing how land capabilities will remain crucial on the current and future battlefield. The conflict boomed the defence market in 2022 resulting in advancements in development and acquisition programmes. At the same time, it brought serious concerns.
Air Warfare

Babcock wins French air base ground support equipment contract

20th December 2022

Babcock considers France an important market and the newly awarded support contract marks its first step towards supporting the French Armed Forces.
Land Warfare

German Ringtausch vehicle swaps continue with Slovenian truck delivery

19th December 2022

The Slovak armed forces are receiving 40 Rheinmetall trucks from Germany in exchange for Warsaw Pact-era tanks supplied to Ukraine.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Animal Dynamics' parafoil UAS aims to tackle logistics challenges

13th December 2022

Animal Dynamics has partnered with Orbital UAV to explore propulsion solutions for its parafoil-wing Stork-STM UAS.
Air Warfare

PNG seeks to resurrect languishing CN-235 transports

12th December 2022

The refurbishment of two CN-235 transport aircraft, if it can go ahead, would greatly boost the airlift capacity of PNG's military.
Land Warfare

Conlog to supply containerised comms solution to Finnish military

12th December 2022

Conlog has been awarded a contract worth up to €39.1 million to supply containerised communications stations to the Finnish Defence Force.
Air Warfare

Brunei orders Airbus military transport aircraft

6th December 2022

Brunei has joined the list of international customers for the C295 tactical transport aircraft.
Uncrewed Vehicles

BMT showcases UAV payload delivery device

5th December 2022

With Sparrow, BMT aims to solve the challenge of getting supplies from UAS to forces on the ground.
Training

Industry consortium offers British Army training that meets the demands of the future battlefield

5th December 2022

The Raytheon UK-led Omnia Training will offer new training technologies for CTTP, with data and digitisation at the core of their bid.
Air Warfare

Japan orders additional KC-46A tankers

2nd December 2022

Japan is enlarging its KC-46A Pegasus tanker fleet after signing a fresh contract with Boeing.
Naval Warfare

Bangladesh Navy loads up with new landing craft

1st December 2022

Bangladeshi shipbuilding is being kept relatively busy with naval projects such as multiple landing craft and patrol boats, plus a new submarine base is under construction.