Backgrounder
Six critical capability gaps shaping the US Golden Dome implementation
4th June 2026
How emerging technologies and capability priorities will shape America’s next-generation missile defence system.
4th June 2026
How emerging technologies and capability priorities will shape America’s next-generation missile defence system.
3rd June 2026
The AUKUS partnership is accelerating uncrewed undersea capability while its submarine arm inches forward, and Australia’s decision to settle for three in-service Virginia-class boats raises questions about industrial risk, dependency and whether Pillar II may deliver meaningful capability long before Pillar I can.
At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and tra...
At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and ...
At DSEI 2025, Red Cat outlines its expansion from UAVs into uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), positioning itself as a multi-domain defence provider spanning land, sea, and air.
Intelsat outlines how its multi-orbit SATCOM architecture is enhancing connectivity and resilience for special operations forces operating in degraded and contested environments.
19th May 2022
The Philippine Navy has narrowed its OPV selection choice down to one company, but no contract has yet been signed.
18th May 2022
USN long-range anti-ship missile programme progresses with latest contract option for Raytheon.
18th May 2022
Mazagon Docks Limited enjoyed a big splash as it launched two large Indian Navy surface combatants on the same day.
17th May 2022
As tested by the RN, USVs can allow ships to be resupplied without breaking off operations.
17th May 2022
The LPD for Qatar will be 143m long, 21.5m in the beam and capable of accommodating around 550 people.
17th May 2022
The MiniPOP for Maritime Applications EO system is being installed aboard Philippine Navy patrol boats.
17th May 2022
Sentient is now offering a maritime version of its ViDAR system, and the way has been cleared to install it on Australian S-100 Camcopters.
16th May 2022
The first activity in a dry-dock contract for the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers is scheduled for 2023.
16th May 2022
The Spanish Navy support vessel Reina Isabel returned to its homeport on 13 May after a mission to deliver arms, ammunition and Ukraine — although Kyiv did not receive everything it expected.
16th May 2022
Work on the future SSN(R), the replacement for the Astute-class submarines, continues to progress as planned.
13th May 2022
Although lagging behind the utilisation of UAVs, militaries are now exploring new applications for and types of UUVs and USVs. Australia is no exception.
13th May 2022
Three industry contenders have emerged for the Australian navy's quest for a new unmanned MCM system.
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