Defence news and analysis - Page 20

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

UK and US militaries advance mobile directed energy weapon systems

4th February 2025

Recent tests have demonstrated how the UK and US armed forces have been scaling DEWs for mobile field-based operations.
Naval Warfare

Learning from Japan: how to transform a fleet at speed

4th February 2025

At a recent event in London, lessons were shared based on the experiences of the Japanese Navy and how it has been building a fleet rapidly.
Land Warfare

GDLS plans to deliver prototype armed Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle in 2025

4th February 2025

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is building the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Command, Control, Communications, Computers/Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C4/UAS) for the US Marine Corps (USMC). Approximately 500 ARV 30mm autocannon (ARV-30) are expected to be procured by the USMC.
Naval Warfare

Lockheed Martin wins contract to build the Trident II D5 Life Extension missile

4th February 2025

The company will also invest in new production facilities to service the ongoing need for the D5LE2.
Defence Notes

EU commits to increased defence spending and boosting capability

4th February 2025

There has been increased pressure from the second-term Trump administration in the US, as there was in the first term, for increased defence spending from non-US NATO countries, a move which is noted by Europe as already occurring.
Naval Warfare

New deals awarded for US submarine electronic warfare systems and the USS Ronald Reagan

4th February 2025

The US Government has awarded contracts to upgrade electronic warfare systems, missile availability, and the USS Ronald Reagan for future missions.
Land Warfare

Future of the US Army’s IVAS programme remains unknown

4th February 2025

Despite recently releasing an Request for Information (RfI) under the IVAS programme, it remains unclear if the US Army will recompete the initiative.
Air Warfare

Lockheed delivers first F-16 Block 70 aircraft to Bulgaria

4th February 2025

The delivery of this F-16 Block 70 aircraft marks a first step in the Bulgarian air force’s modernisation efforts and the replacement of its MiG-29 aircraft.
Naval Warfare

Mitsubishi to build new OPV for Indonesia to enhance security coverage

4th February 2025

The offshore patrol vessel (OPV) will join its predecessor vessel in enforcing security around Indonesia’s coastline.
Land Warfare

Italy aims for $26 billion vehicle investment and prepares for cyber defence

3rd February 2025

Italy’s Armoured Infantry Combat System (AICS) system began seven years ago in an effort to replace older vehicles such as M113s and the force is also looking to replace its C1 Ariete Main Battle Tanks (MBTs).
Air Warfare

UAE accepts first batch of F4 Rafale fighter jets

3rd February 2025

The aircraft were accepted during a ceremony on the 29 January and will stay at Dassault’s Flight Test Centre, with deliveries scheduled for the end of 2026.
Air Warfare

Turkey’s Baykar strengthens European links with Leonardo and Piaggio Aerospace deals

3rd February 2025

Recent collaborations with Italian aerospace and defence firms have bolstered Baykar’s links throughout Europe and strengthened its credibility as an important player on the continental stage.
Naval Warfare

US approves $900 million missile sale to the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force

3rd February 2025

The sale would advance the JMSDF’s ability to protect its assets and maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
Land Warfare

What does the future hold for North Korean troops in Ukraine?

3rd February 2025

Various questions remain unanswered regarding the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
Air Warfare

Japan selects T-6 Texan II for pilot training

31st January 2025

The T-6 Texan II aircraft will replace the Fuji/Subaru T-7 aircraft in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).
Land Warfare

Germany signs work agreement for Patria 6x6 vehicle under CAVS programme

31st January 2025

The agreement is a further development in a programme which has seen dozens of vehicles ordered by partner countries in the last year.
Naval Warfare

UK opens new submarine centre to support nuclear deterrent vessels

31st January 2025

The Submarine Availability Support Hub is the latest in a string of government investments in submarine warfare.
Land Warfare

L3Harris awarded $263 million contract for night vision goggles

31st January 2025

The order for Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B) is the second order under the full-scale production Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) programme, following a similar award last year.
Air Warfare

Embraer “confident” as C-390 and A-29 production ramps up in 2025

31st January 2025

Embraer chief commercial officer Frederico Lemos said that it was aiming to produce more than 10 of its C-390 multi-mission aircraft a year by 2030, with some A-29 aircraft already allocated and ready for delivery.