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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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Naval Warfare

NATO Allies share maritime mine-clearing techniques to combat a growing international menace

25th September 2024

The US and many other countries came together to share mine-clearing protocols at Exercise Sea Breeze in the Black Sea, aiming to make navigation pathways safer.
Land Warfare

GM Defense gears up for flag to drop on British Army infantry vehicle requirements

24th September 2024

The UK’s Light Mobility Programme (LMP) has been delayed and altered but a timeline has now been outlined and companies have begun jockeying for position.
Defence Notes

Brazil’s proposed $23.7 billion defence budget targets GDP-linked military funding

24th September 2024

Brazil’s 2025 budget proposals will see a 5.9% increase in defence spending, with funds allocated for key programmes including the procurement of helicopters, armoured vehicles and nuclear-powered submarines, despite looming fiscal challenges.
Naval Warfare

HMS Glasgow gets its smart gun

24th September 2024

The first of the Type 26 frigates in the UK’s Royal Navy has been fitted with the Mk 45 naval gun by BAE Systems. The rest of the vessels in the fleet will follow suit in due course.
Land Warfare

UK deploys Swedish Archer artillery ahead of future RCH-155 upgrade

24th September 2024

Archer systems fitted with a Kongsberg remote weapon station and armed with a 12.7mm machine gun will be deployed by 14 Regiment, Royal Artillery.
Land Warfare

Australia’s Advanced Navigation to provide navigation units for Redback IFVs

24th September 2024

Advanced Navigation’s Boreas D70 navigation units have been designed to provide capability where satellite navigation is denied or unreliable.
Air Warfare

The Philippines prepares for high-end fighter operations

24th September 2024

The Southeast Asian country’s air force is broadening the warfighting mission sets of its FA-50PH by shifting focus towards offensive counter air, defensive counter air and ground attack missions.
Naval Warfare

Norway upgrades Ula-class submarines once more before 212CD rollout

24th September 2024

The 212CD submarine progress is on schedule to be delivered in the first half of the 2030s, but Norway has invested in upgrading its Ula-class boats until their replacements are ready.
Land Warfare

Teledyne awarded $47 million for UGV support

24th September 2024

The UGV support contract follows previous contracts awarded by the US government in 2017 and 2019.
Land Warfare

The UK’s directed energy counter-unmanned weapon could see service in 2026

23rd September 2024

The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW), a joint effort by the UK’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), has been designed to detect, track and engage a range of threats across land, air and sea.
Naval Warfare

Hellenic Navy launches second multipurpose FDI frigate, confirms talks on fourth

23rd September 2024

The HS Nearchos will join its sister ship HS Kimon in a variety of roles once it has been fully equipped and passed its sea trials. The delivery timeline for the fourth frigate remains unclear due to its late confirmation.
Land Warfare

Finland signs for more armoured personnel carriers

23rd September 2024

The 6x6 vehicle is based on Patria’s larger 8x8 Armoured Modular Vehicle. Finland, Germany, Latvia and Sweden are part of a multinational development programme which originally also included Estonia.
Digital Battlespace

Adarga’s Vantage AI software selected for UK Strategic Command’s Defence Support

23rd September 2024

Adarga’s Vantage information analysis tool is in service with the UK MoD and individual UK forces. It builds on the company’s Knowledge Platform which processes, organises and analyses open source material, as well as information held by the user’s military, security and intelligence services.
Air Warfare

UK RAF Wedgetail AEW&C completes first flight

23rd September 2024

The future UK E-7 fleet will operate from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland and the inaugural test flight is of one of three aircraft currently under modification in Birmingham, UK, where the flight took off from.
Air Warfare

Indonesia orders Airbus H145s for military training

23rd September 2024

The decision to purchase the H145 by the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has marked the first time the Indonesian military has selected the platform.
Land Warfare

MoD awards NP Aerospace US$94.6 million spares and repairs contract

20th September 2024

The CVSSP contract will run for the next four years, with two one-year extension options beyond that point.
Naval Warfare

US Navy’s Navigation Plan 2024 to focus on rapid integration of uncrewed capabilities

20th September 2024

The service’s Navigation Plan 2024 and “Project 33” targets outlined robotic and autonomous systems as core focus areas up until 2027.
Digital Battlespace

Thales digital twin system set for trials in UK next year

20th September 2024

The digital twin system has been designed to evaluate the introduction of new systems onto platforms but could also be used to support procurement, training and battle planning in the future.
Digital Battlespace

The space defence dilemma: Commercial vs. dedicated military systems

20th September 2024

During a recent space defence event in London, discussions turned to militaries’ growing dependence on commercial satellite systems and how it has fostered an environment for operating space assets that is becoming ever more hostile.