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Update: India’s Rafale-M deal postponed

New Delhi had been gearing up to sign a Navy Rafale deal as talks swirled around a potential assembly line in Nagpur.

Companies post mostly rosy results but warn of potential dark clouds

First quarter 2025 results have been dropping for companies in the past week but many of the US results come with a health warning in their forward-looking aspects about the potential impact of actions by the Trump administration.

Land Warfare

CV90 revels in northern exposure while looking for new customers (updated April 2025)

The BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 IFV has been around for decades but continual refreshing to maintain power and relevance, along with a healthy market at home in Sweden and neighbouring countries, has led to more than 1,700 vehicle orders with 10 countries.

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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Land Warfare

Spanish Army will acquire new sniper rifles

26th June 2020

The Spanish Army is to procure 27 new semi-automatic sniper rifles, as it continues efforts to strengthen its small arms inventory. The service intends to …
Training

USN sim updates generate rich pickings

26th June 2020

Although new platforms generate millions of dollars in revenue for the T&S; industry, the real money comes from updates to the synthetic training equipment (STE) …
Naval Warfare

NAO report issues warning on UK carrier strike capability

26th June 2020

The implications of building and sustaining the UK’s two aircraft carriers continue to loom large for the RN, with the latest report issued by the …
Defence Notes

PODCAST: Commanding the International Maritime Security Construct and leading a defence business in a time of crisis

26th June 2020

Welcome to Episode 25 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing wins major Apache Guardian FMS order for Morocco

26th June 2020

Morocco will become the 17th country to acquire the Boeing AH-64 Apache, under a $439.18 million FMS contract for 24 AH-64E helicopters. Boeing expects deliveries …
Defence Helicopter

NAHEMA and Safran agree NH90 engine support package for two more countries

26th June 2020

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a support contract with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA), covering 276 engines for the NH90 helicopter. The engines are owned …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Reaper demonstrates three ATLC improvements

26th June 2020

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has demonstrated three expanded automatic takeoff and landing capability (ATLC) enhancements for the MQ-9A Reaper UAS, under a modernisation contract from …
Air Warfare

Sweden hits deadlock over new defence spending plans

26th June 2020

Cross party political talks in Sweden addressing future defence funding have collapsed, following disagreement over whether additional money should be approved. The Swedish government will …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Philippines expects Hermes 900 UAVs imminently

26th June 2020

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is about to receive its final MALE UAVs from Israel, according to the latest edition of the PAF newsletter Lead …
Military Logistics

GE turbines to power Turkish DIMDEG vessel

25th June 2020

The new fleet replenishment ship for the Turkish Navy will be powered by two LM2500 marine gas turbines, to be delivered by GE Marine under …
Digital Battlespace

UK selects WESCAM sensor for autonomous vessel

25th June 2020

The WESCAM MX-10MS from L3 Harris has been selected as the EO/IR sensor for the Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed (MAST-13) Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) system …
Air Warfare

Rwanda joins the Grand Caravan club

25th June 2020

Cessna C-208 Grand Caravan EX aircraft are being supplied to the Rwandan Air Force by ATI Engineering Services in an FMS deal. The $10.1 million contract for …
Air Warfare

FCAS leads the next-generation combat aircraft market

25th June 2020

The development of sixth-generation combat aircraft is in its infancy, yet competition to supply prospective global requirements is already ramping up. Projects already initiated by …
Defence Helicopter

USN orders more helmet display trackers for MH-60S crew

25th June 2020

The USN is ordering 76 more helmet display tracker systems, major assemblies, engineering services and support equipment from Elbit Systems of America. This sole-source procurement …
Land Warfare

Spanish Army defines its NBC priorities in context of COVID-19

25th June 2020

The outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Spain shed light on the importance of maintaining and enhancing NBC capabilities among the armed forces. Therefore, to …
Defence Helicopter

King Stallion gets its feet wet

25th June 2020

US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced on 24 June that the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion has successfully completed an initial two weeks of sea …
Digital Battlespace

NGG partners complete subsystem preliminary design review

25th June 2020

Northrop Grumman and Ball Aerospace have successfully completed the preliminary design review for first payload subsystem on the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Geosynchronous …
Defence Notes

Russian aero engine manufacturer looks to integrate AI into production process

25th June 2020

Rostec company United Engine Corporation (UEC) is working with Russian-Finnish industrial software specialist Zyfra to blend AI into production of Russian military aircraft engines. The …
Land Warfare

Two stages down, three to go with MGCS

25th June 2020

France and Germany are striding firmly towards new MBTs to replace the Leclerc and Leopard 2A6 respectively, having signed an 18-month contract in May for …