Naval Warfare

Air Warfare

F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost

The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.

The Netherlands cleared to purchase $2.2 billion in Tomahawk missiles

The approved purchase is for Tomahawk Block IV and Block V missiles, control systems, telemetry missiles and communication and broadcast systems.

Naval Warfare

The Philippines strengthens maritime defences amid rising tensions in South China Sea

The Philippine Navy is fast-tracking its maritime modernisation with new warships, unmanned platforms, and international shipbuilding partnerships to bolster its regional deterrence posture.

Naval Warfare

Taiwan multiplies mine-layer vessel and UAV inventories to deter PLA

Taiwan is strengthening its deterrence against the PLA through an asymmetric arsenal that includes fast mine-laying vessels and domestically developed UAVs.

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Air Warfare

L3Harris wins P-8A Poseidon support contract

1st October 2024

L3Harris has provided support for previous generation P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft (MPA). As many P-3 Orion users retire the aircraft, they have been picking up P-8A Poseidon MPAs, which L3Harris has now been contracted to support.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Pentagon adds Replicator 2 to budget request with focus on C-sUAS capabilities

1st October 2024

Funds for the second phase of this effort will be allocated in the US Department of Defense (DoD) FY2026 budget request.
Naval Warfare

US Navy orders improved SeaSparrow missiles

30th September 2024

ESSM Block 2 upgrade replaces the largely obsolete guidance section with a dual mode Active/Semi-Active X-Band seeker.
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems to overhaul and modernise USS Halsey

27th September 2024

The company’s San Diego shipyard is no stranger to modernising US warships, but Halsey’s re-fit is expected to take until 2026.
Naval Warfare

AUKUS nations lay out plans for joint submarine development

27th September 2024

Defence ministers from the UK, US and Australia have been meeting in London to outline plans for Pillar I and Pillar II development focused on the creation of a joint nuclear attack submarine.
Naval Warfare

Canada completes first forward rearmament of a navy ship

27th September 2024

Since HMCS Vancouver’s deployment in June 2024, the ship has participated in three different multinational maritime exercises and expended munitions, including two vertically launched missiles at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024.
Land Warfare

US commits to latest hardware support to Ukraine, including more M1117 vehicles

26th September 2024

The latest commitment is the 66th tranche of military support from the US since 2021.
Naval Warfare

Dutch Navy to acquire “sailing toolbox” vessels with loitering munitions

26th September 2024

The toolbox vessels will add firepower and munitions to the Royal Netherlands Navy's existing frigate fleet.
Naval Warfare

Singapore commissions first pair of Type 218SG submarines

26th September 2024

Built by tkMS in Germany, Singapore’s Invincible-class Type 218SG submarines have a submerged weight of 2,200 tons and measure 70m.
Naval Warfare

Fincantieri begins cutting steel for the Italian Navy’s new OPVs

25th September 2024

The company will build four offshore patrol vessels for the Italian Navy, with an option for another two. The first of the new vessels will not be expected to launch until 2027.
Naval Warfare

HII Ingalls to build four more amphibious ships under $9.6 billion in contracts

25th September 2024

Ingalls has delivered 13 San Antonio-class amphibious ships and 15 large-deck amphibious ships to the US Navy with two more of each type in construction.
Defence Notes

How temporary funding could affect the US military’s critical acquisition programmes

25th September 2024

Operating under continuing resolutions would affect Patriot, Virginia-class, Columbia-class and B-21 programmes.
Naval Warfare

NATO Allies share maritime mine-clearing techniques to combat a growing international menace

25th September 2024

The US and many other countries came together to share mine-clearing protocols at Exercise Sea Breeze in the Black Sea, aiming to make navigation pathways safer.
Defence Notes

Brazil’s proposed $23.7 billion defence budget targets GDP-linked military funding

24th September 2024

Brazil’s 2025 budget proposals will see a 5.9% increase in defence spending, with funds allocated for key programmes including the procurement of helicopters, armoured vehicles and nuclear-powered submarines, despite looming fiscal challenges.
Naval Warfare

HMS Glasgow gets its smart gun

24th September 2024

The first of the Type 26 frigates in the UK’s Royal Navy has been fitted with the Mk 45 naval gun by BAE Systems. The rest of the vessels in the fleet will follow suit in due course.
Naval Warfare

Norway upgrades Ula-class submarines once more before 212CD rollout

24th September 2024

The 212CD submarine progress is on schedule to be delivered in the first half of the 2030s, but Norway has invested in upgrading its Ula-class boats until their replacements are ready.
Naval Warfare

Hellenic Navy launches second multipurpose FDI frigate, confirms talks on fourth

23rd September 2024

The HS Nearchos will join its sister ship HS Kimon in a variety of roles once it has been fully equipped and passed its sea trials. The delivery timeline for the fourth frigate remains unclear due to its late confirmation.
Naval Warfare

US Navy’s Navigation Plan 2024 to focus on rapid integration of uncrewed capabilities

20th September 2024

The service’s Navigation Plan 2024 and “Project 33” targets outlined robotic and autonomous systems as core focus areas up until 2027.
Training

Fincantieri company launches VR and AR simulator for ROVs

18th September 2024

Designed for the Italian Navy, the simulator was presented at Mine Countermeasures Forces Command in La Spezia.