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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

Estonia opens military camp to accommodate NATO forces close to Russian border

17th September 2024

The facility, which cost €21 million to construct, will be able to house 1,000 people and provide a home for exercises and crisis situations.
Land Warfare

KNDS wins $667.2 million Canadian Leopard 2 service deal

17th September 2024

KNDS Deutschland has set up its own Canadian entity to facilitate the deal and will also build a dedicated maintenance and repair centre.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Honeywell launches counter-swarm drone system to combat evolving warfare requirements

17th September 2024

The UAS, which detects and tracks drone swarms, will be demonstrated to the US Air Force Global Strike team in January 2025.
Digital Battlespace

How to build navigational resilience for your military in a hackable world

17th September 2024

If the position or navigation information of your defence assets are compromised, they are as good as useless.
Air Warfare

US Air Force eyes multi-orbit SATCOM capabilities

17th September 2024

The service is interested in the benefits it can provide such as network throughput, low latency, and resiliency for encrypted and non-encrypted communications.
Air Warfare

Greenlight for Romania’s F-35 purchase takes approvals for the decade to almost $35 billion

16th September 2024

Romania is set to get the go-ahead for the purchase of F-35s after approval by the US State Department. Challenges before pen is put to paper remain, however, despite US$34.9 billion for 156 F-35s and equipment and systems having been approved to date.
Naval Warfare

Third OPV completes Norwegian Coast Guard fleet ahead of Canadian collaboration

16th September 2024

The KV Hopen rounds out the Norwegian Coast Guard’s complement of offshore patrol vessels, replacing the Nordkapp class.
Land Warfare

Team Auroch bids for future French Army requirement

16th September 2024

KNDS-France has teamed up with Texelis and CNIM to combine their experiences and produce a new combat engineer vehicle for the French Army.
Naval Warfare

New Jersey becomes latest Virginia-class submarine commissioned

16th September 2024

The new Block IV submarine is the first in the class to be designed for a gender-integrated crew.
Air Warfare

Japan cleared for more KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft under $4.1 billion deal

16th September 2024

Japan ordered two KC-46A tanker aircraft under an FMS contract with the US Air Force awarded in December 2017. The deal was increased to six tankers with subsequent orders. Japan has now been approved for up to nine more aircraft.
Naval Warfare

GD to build more replenishment ships under deal potentially worth more than $6.7 billion

15th September 2024

GD-NASSCO is currently under contract for the first nine ships of the class and has delivered three to date. With this award, the company is set to build 17 of the US Navy’s 20-ship programme of record.
Land Warfare

US Army orders more than 200 Bradley A4 IFVs for $440 million

14th September 2024

The upgrades mean Bradleys could stay in service as far out as 2050. Plans are underway, however, to replace the type under the XM30 Mechanised Infantry Combat Vehicle requirement and more than 1,000 XM30s may be delivered by the mid-2030s.
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems selected for Sting Ray torpedo upgrade work

13th September 2024

The Sting Ray can be deployed from frigates, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft against submarine targets of all types. It uses an acoustic homing system and navigation system to detect, classify and attack targets autonomously.
Defence Notes

Russia is evading sanctions and purchasing US components for its arsenal, warns US Senate

13th September 2024

Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal has claimed that Russian bombs, missiles and drones “supported by American technologies” have been fatally used on Ukrainians soldiers and civilians.
Land Warfare

Oshkosh wins orders and moves on Robotic Combat Vehicle programme

13th September 2024

Oshkosh Defense will be expected to continue producing Joint Light Tactical Vehicles beyond mid-2025 having announced heavy vehicle sales. It has also remained in contention for the US Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle-Light (RCV-L).
Land Warfare

M10 Booker advances towards service

13th September 2024

The M10 Booker will be the US Army’s first new light tank in decades and last month’s low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract for continued manufacture was a major step in a programme which will substantially reshape the force’s Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs).
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Army Aviation targets increased UAS and CUAS capabilities

13th September 2024

Despite claiming there was no need for a drone corps, Army Aviation remains ready to address UAS and CUAS warfighter requirements, as it focuses on adaptability and rapid deployment across all levels of warfare.
Land Warfare

Taiwan continues to modernise its army with indigenous products

12th September 2024

The island’s government has pushed through increased defence spending on new equipment, including the development of new rifles and the introduction of new armoured vehicle variants, as it prepares for a potential showdown with China.
Air Warfare

New vision-based navigation integration offers protection to UAS

12th September 2024

ESEN has integrated its vision-based navigation system into ArduPilot providing an alternative PNT source for UAS.