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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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Land Warfare

Inside the CT40 supercannon

30th September 2024

The CT40, which is being rolled out on Ajax vehicles across the British Army, is a cannon honed by recent combat experiences and has been designed to meet the defence challenges of a new era of warfare.
Air Warfare

Mayman Aerospace’s RAZOR drone completes first round of test flights

27th September 2024

The successful test flights of RAZOR were undertaken at a military base in southern California, where seven autonomous mission sets were completed. Additional test flights have been scheduled for later this year.
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.
Digital Battlespace

Work-from-home warfare: the power of mixed reality

27th September 2024

Defence-secure mixed reality headsets can save hours, or even weeks, of travel time to fix defunct equipment or get subject experts effectively “on-site” where they are needed.
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.
Air Warfare

What the retirement of the KC-10 Extender means for the US Air Force

27th September 2024

The tanker will be replaced by the KC-46A Pegasus, which is a more capable platform in terms of avionics, but with less payload capacity.
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman receives follow-on contract for CUAS and C-IED systems

26th September 2024

The Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (JCREW) counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) and Drone Restricted Access Using Known Electromagnetic Warfare (DRAKE) counter-UAS (CUAS) systems are mounted and dismounted RF jammers.
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.
Air Warfare

Northrop Grumman selected to develop hypersonic missile interceptor

26th September 2024

Northrop Grumman beat out Raytheon for next stage of the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) weapon with the deal described as marking “a turning point for hypersonic glide phase defence”.
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.
Land Warfare

Jankel Light Tactical Transport Vehicle deliveries to Belgium to restart next year

26th September 2024

NP Aerospace has taken over Jankel’s contract to supply and support Belgium’s LTTV vehicle fleet after acquiring Jankel Armouring’s assets, following Jankel's administration in early 2024.
Land Warfare

US Army increases efforts to plug capability gaps in self-propelled artillery inventory

26th September 2024

The service has been working on the modernisation of its in-service systems and planning the acquisition of advanced howitzers.
Air Warfare

F-16 not dead yet in Thailand despite RTAF’s selection of Gripen

26th September 2024

Lockheed Martin and Saab have both delivered updated offset proposals to Thailand’s air force with contracts yet to be signed on any deal.
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.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall receives order from NATO country for mortar shells

25th September 2024

Rheinmetall has received another order for mortar shells, following from Swiss and Spanish orders earlier this year, and an order in November last year of about 100,000 rounds of 120mm mortar ammunition for Ukraine.
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.