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Romania opens the chequebook and reorganises as it watches Russian aggression

Romania is retiring old systems, some Soviet, and replacing them with western equipment from countries such as Sweden and Turkey and boosting existing modern fleets.

UK and US marines train to guard nuclear deterrent submarines

The Autumn round of Tartan Eagle training just concluded in Scotland.

Navigating change: How market trends are shaping the future of naval defence (analysis)

As defence markets shift to meet new demands, the naval sector has found itself at the centre of a transformative wave, driven by geopolitical shifts, the need for rapid technological advancement, and a redefined approach to maritime power projection.

Air Warfare

Romania signs $7.2 billion deal to buy 32 F-35A jets

The Romanian government has formalised a deal to purchase 32 F-35A aircraft from the US. The jets will not be expected to be operational in Romania until 2030.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia’s air force aims its UAV fleet northwards

3rd October 2024

The Royal Australian Air Force is advancing its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities across three key programmes as it works with the likes of Boeing and Northrop Grumman to reshape Australia’s defence strategy.
Naval Warfare

Italian Navy receives first full capability multipurpose combat ship

3rd October 2024

The Pattugliatori Polivalenti d'Altura (PPA or multipurpose combat ship) Thaon di Revel Class class consists of seven multi-role offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Italian Navy. Giovanni delle Bande Nere is the fourth of class.
Air Warfare

Raytheon to develop Next-Gen Jammer upgrade for US navy under $192million deal

2nd October 2024

The development of the Next-Generation Jammer Mid-Band system and its expansion upgrade will be a joint effort between the Royal Australian Air Force and US Navy to meet emerging electronic warfare threats.
Training

Florida firm wins Bell 412 maintenance training contract in El Salvador

2nd October 2024

The deal, ECS’s 12th contract under the Enterprise Training Services Contract (ETSC) programme, will run from late-August 2024 to late-August 2025.
Naval Warfare

Japan’s record defence budget proposals prompt major reorganisation for navy

2nd October 2024

Despite a record budget proposal, Japan’s military force has continued to face staffing problems, while the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force readies itself for a major upheaval of its surface fleet.
Land Warfare

Most of Iran’s 200 missiles fired against Israel were intercepted, states Israeli official

1st October 2024

Jerusalem’s air defence architecture and the capabilities of its allies prevented major destruction in the country.
Naval Warfare

Dutch government and Naval Group sign for four Barracuda submarines

1st October 2024

The Barracuda is a conventionally-powered submarine design based on the Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarine. The four Dutch submarines will be named Orka, Zwaardvis, Barracuda and Tijgerhaai.
Uncrewed Vehicles

FTUAS competitor trials were “very successful”, says US Army official

1st October 2024

Prototypes from Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems recently passed through MOSA conformance trials and flight tests.
Training

Hadean completes live-virtual training capability for British Army

1st October 2024

Populating the World of Training is a project run by the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and has been designed to bridge the real and synthetic worlds to provide more enhanced training for UK Armed Forces using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Air Warfare

Pratt & Whitney granted $1.3 billion for F135 core upgrade

1st October 2024

The contract award followed on from the preliminary design review of the F135 Engine Core Upgrade in July 2024. Work on the upgrade will be expected to be completed by March 2028.
Defence Notes

Just released: Night Vision & Situational Awareness Technology Report 2024 now available to read

1st October 2024

How night vision devices and soldier-worn sensors are underpinning advanced tactical C4ISR capabilities
Air Warfare

Lockheed Martin bags $3.2 billion US Air Force contract for JASSM and LRASM

1st October 2024

Lockheed Martin will supply the missile systems to the militaries of Japan, Finland, Poland and the Netherlands, with work carried out at Lockheed Martin’s facilities in Orlando until mid-2032.
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.
Land Warfare

Seeing the Unseen – The Indispensable Role of Infrared Detection in Modern Defense Technology

30th September 2024

Infrared detection has emerged as a cornerstone of defense systems, providing essential capabilities in surveillance, target acquisition, and threat detection.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall nets Denmark order for 16 Skyranger 30 turrets

30th September 2024

A prototype of the turret will be expected by late 2026, with deliveries scheduled for 2027–28. The order also included ammunition and additional vehicle equipment for an 8x8 wheeled platform.
Air Warfare

Australia wins approval from US for 100 AGM-88G missiles

30th September 2024

All Australia’s fixed-wing fighter aircraft can carry the missiles and work has been underway to investigate the use of the missile from P-8A MPAs which are also operated by Australia.
Air Warfare

ECRS Mk2 radar makes first flight on Eurofighter Typhoon

30th September 2024

The test, part of ongoing developments for the UK Typhoon fleet, was operated at BAE Systems in Lancashire and supported by the radar’s developer, Leonardo UK.