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News - European Defence Fund
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Training
New Estonian medical training centre to open in 2025
22nd February 2024
The total cost of the design and construction contract will be €15 million (US$16.2 million) with a completion deadline of 18 months.
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Defence Notes
What the US expects from a third year of war in Ukraine
22nd February 2024
On the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the uncertainty regarding the future of the conflict has split opinions in Washington, placing military assistance to Kyiv and sanctions on Moscow in a nebulous zone.
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Air Warfare
Tunisia’s C-130 aircraft set for major upgrade
22nd February 2024
More than 300 C-130Js have been delivered worldwide, with more than 200 in service with US forces. Countries have been searching for upgrades with Norway this week receiving its first of type upgraded to new standard.
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Naval Warfare
UK government defends nuclear submarine fleet after missile misfire
21st February 2024
The UK Royal Navy’s Vanguard-class of ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) provide the UK with its continuous-at-sea deterrent (CASD) coverage and have done so since 1994. The Vanguards will themselves be replaced by the new Dreadnought-class SSBNs from the 2030s.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Singapore Airshow 2024: Interest in Rafael’s Spike FireFly has increased after combat use in Gaza
21st February 2024
The Spike FireFly saw operational use in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 2023 which has led to increased interest in the loitering munition.
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Naval Warfare
Is Australia’s plan for the surface fleet viable?
21st February 2024
Australia’s long-awaited Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet review has recommended significant changes to the future make-up of the country’s surface fleet. It has received sharp criticism from some experts who claim the recommendations have not gone far enough, while others have described it as an attempt to run before being able to walk.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2024: Saab's Gripen E sets sights on fighter procurement breakthroughs
21st February 2024
Saab can see glimmers of hope for its Gripen E multirole fighter jets, despite facing hurdles in recent fighter procurement competitions, as discussions unfold with Thailand, the Philippines and the Czech Republic.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2024: Elbit Systems unveils Hermes 650 Spark UAV
21st February 2024
The MALE drone features automatic takeoff and landing (ATOL) capabilities and can accommodate a load of 260kg across eight modular storage stations.
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Air Warfare
Israel prepares F-35s for potential mission in Iran
21st February 2024
The threat of Iranian nuclear weapons has led Israel to make changes to its F-35s while Russian actions in Syria have acted as a catalyst for action in developing anti-jamming systems.
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Naval Warfare
Turkey celebrates milestone in national submarine steel production
20th February 2024
Turkey’s attempts to construct indigenous submarine projects has taken a step closer to reality with the delivery of domestically manufactured steel for submarines.
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Naval Warfare
Turkish Gür-class submarines set for upgrade
20th February 2024
The Turkish Navy has four Gür-class submarines with the first vessel laid down in February 2000 at Gölcük Naval Shipyard. The submarines were commissioned between April 2006 and June 2008.
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Defence Notes
Sweden commits US$684.7 million in equipment and funds to Ukraine
20th February 2024
Sweden has announced another package of support for Ukraine, following hot on the heels of Canada’s additional support announced this week and last week’s support from the UK and the EU.
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Training
US Air Force fires warning as China attempts to recruit US airmen
20th February 2024
US Air Force authorities have warned that Beijing has been trying to contract experienced US personnel to fill PRC training gaps in tactics, techniques and procedures.
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Air Warfare
Diehl to work on integration of IRIS-T missile onto KAI aircraft
20th February 2024
Diehl BGT Defence’s IRIS-T (IR Imaging System Tail/Thrust Vector-Controlled) short-range air-to-air missile has seen service with 10 countries.
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Naval Warfare
Australia releases blueprint for expanded naval surface fleet
20th February 2024
The much-anticipated Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet review has allocated billions of dollars towards enhancing the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Corvettes
European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [France]
Programme Background Requirements The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is one of the new PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation on Defence and Security) projects. PESCO was established ...
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Corvettes
European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [Spain]
Programme Background Requirements The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is one of the new PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation on Defence and Security) projects. PESCO was established ...
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Corvettes
European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirements The 2021-2023 Documento Programmatico Pluriennale (DPP) - a multi-year defence planning document from the Italian MoD - includes a plan to acquire eight "Patrol Ships", ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) - (Greece)
Programme Background EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) was announced in early 2022 and the project contract was awarded ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) - (Italy)
Programme Background EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) was announced in early 2022 and the project contract was awarded ...
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OPVs
Polish Coast Guard OPVs
Programme Background The Polish Coast Guard is acquiring a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) intended for the control of the external borders of the European Union. ...
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Corvettes
European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [Romania]
Programme Background Requirements Romania has a longstanding requirement for new multirole corvettes aimed at modernising its first-line combat vessels. In particular, as of 2023, the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Orbiter 3 (Croatia)
Programme Background The Croatian government launched a competitive tender for the procurement of a short-range UAV in October 2017. Although the tender was opened on ...
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Corvettes
Corvettes Procurement Programme (1-3) [Greece]
Programme Background Requirements Greece is looking to procure a new class of corvettes to replace part of the ageing Elli-class frigates. As the country is ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Stryker (North Macedonia)
Programme Background In its Long-Term Defence Capabilities Development Plan (LTDCDP) published in 2019, the North Macedonian MoD outlined plans to acquire Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) ...
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OPVs
OPV P71 (Malta)
Programme Background Malta is to receive an offshore patrol vessel (OPV) called P71 to complement the P61 OPV. Plans were first announced for a new OPV ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
Surplus M1117 Guardian ASV (Greece)
Programme Background The Greek Army operates a large, yet elderly fleet of armoured vehicles. As a result, it is seeking to acquire surplus vehicles from ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Type 16 Mobile Combat Vehicle [Japan]
Following the delivery of the first Type 16 MCV prototype to the JGSDF in 2013, funding for the first 36 Type 16 MCVs was released ...
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Transport
C-130 Replacement- Chile
One potential answer was the KC-390, for which it signed a letter of intent for six, but which now appears not to be on the ...
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Tanks
Leopard 2A8+ (Germany)
Programme Background Germany has operated the domestically produced Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Leopard 2 since its inception in the 1970s. Spanning now eight versions, the Leopard 2A8 is the ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
LOTUS
The LOTUS, Low Observable Tactical Unnamed System, is a tactical UAV especially designed for border patrol ISR operations. The development of the project is funded by ...
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Major networking projects
Ballistic Missile Defence
In early 2010, NATO acquired the first phase of an initial theatre ballistic missile defence capability to protect alliance forces.
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
EMPAR
The European Multi-function Phased Array Radar (EMPAR) operates in the C band, concurrently performing 3D detection, multiple target tracking and missile guidance. Fitted on board ...
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Major networking projects
IABMS
Integrated Air Battlespace Management System (IABMS) is a modular real-time air defence and C4I system of systems that has been fielded and implemented at fixed, ...
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Tanks
EMBT
KNDS (KMW + NEXTER Defense Systems) presented its first joint product, the EMBT (European Main Battle Tank) demonstrator, at the June 2018 Eurosatory defence exhibition. The EMBT mounts ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Talarion
The Talarion is a next-generation MALE UAV for reconnaissance, detection, classification and tracking of targets (land and sea) as well as detection, recognition and identification ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Skeldar V-200
UMS Aero Group AG and Saab formed a joint venture company called UMS SKELDAR to produce the Skeldar V-200 UAV. The Skeldar V-200 is a flexible and highly ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Pro VTOL
The Pro VTOL is a fixed-wing UAV from DeltaQuad. It is available in three models, the Map, View and Cargo variants, which primarily impact the attached payload. ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
CV90 Armadillo
The Armadillo APC, unveiled at Eurosatory 2010, is based on BAE Systems’ CV90 IFV design. It has been modified to provide a higher degree of ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
One 150
The One 150 is a tactical UAV manufactured by Primoco UAV. The UAV is designed for commercial and military use and can be configured to ...
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Loitering munitions
K12
The K12 is a loitering munition developed by the Estonian company Terramil. Designed to conduct short-range strikes against armoured targets, it was first displayed at IDEX ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
AR3
The AR3, or AR3 Net Ray, is an autonomous small-UAS designed to support land-based and maritime missions, including communications support, infrastructure surveillance, ISTAR and pollution monitoring. Manufactured by Tekever, ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Astero
Manufactured by Nordic Wing, the Astero is a fixed-wing mini UAV designed for ISR missions. The drone is equipped with a NightHawk 2 camera. In the ...
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Loitering munitions
AQ 400 Scythe
The AQ 400 Scythe is a simple and cost-effective loitering munition manufactured by Terminal Autonomy, formally One Way Aerospace. The drone has been designed to be ...
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Destroyers
Horizon Class
The Horizon-class destroyers are air defence ships built for the Italian Navy (Orrizonte) and the French Navy (Forbin) under the European Horizon programme. The project came ...