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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

Hunter-class frigate communications deal awarded to Rohde & Schwarz

29th August 2024

A new contract awarded for Australia’s Hunter-class frigates will see Rohde & Schwarz provide the vessels’ “central nervous system”.
Land Warfare

AeroVironment wins $990 million stand-off contract with the US DoD

29th August 2024

While few details have been released, the contract will likely be for a system similar to the existing Switchblade UAS.
Land Warfare

MilDef wins multimillion-dollar deal to supply CV90 computers to Norway

29th August 2024

Swedish rugged IT contractor wins Norwegian deal to provide the country’s CV90 combat vehicles with new computers.
Naval Warfare

Orbit to supply satcoms for naval military platforms in Asia

28th August 2024

The satellite systems will provide continuous connectivity across multiple frequencies.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Exail Robotics secures €60 million NATO contract for underwater mine disposal vehicles

28th August 2024

The contract covers disposal and training vehicles for the Belgian and Dutch navies.
Naval Warfare

US doubles its presence in the Middle East to de-escalate tensions in the region

28th August 2024

The Pentagon has increased its naval and aerial assets in the area due to Houthi and Hezbollah attacks.
Training

New army training facility for NATO soldiers opens at Virginia navy base

28th August 2024

The facility will make training for the ACFT significantly more comfortable and will aim to boost morale among troops.
Land Warfare

What Ukraine needs to hold its position in Russian territory

27th August 2024

As the Kursk region sits on a rolling plateau with broad, shallow valleys, MBTs can play a relevant role in the developing conflict within the Russian oblast.
Air Warfare

GA-ASI produces first EagleEye radar

27th August 2024

EagleEye will act as a “drop-in” radar upgrade for US UAS.
Land Warfare

Phoenix E rises in the 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced

23rd August 2024

The improved SATCOM system can interface internet protocol baseband equipment, which its predecessor could not do.
Land Warfare

US Army receives first RCV-Light platforms

23rd August 2024

The US Army will now start the testing phase of RCV bidders in the Aberdeen Proving Ground.
Naval Warfare

Australian navy and industry to carry out maintenance on USN nuclear submarine as part of AUKUS

23rd August 2024

The maintenance of USS Hawaii in Australia with the support of local personnel and industry is seen as an important milestone in the tri-nation AUKUS agreement.
Training

First RAAF pilot completes Ghost Bat training

23rd August 2024

Designed as a multirole system to escort crewed aircraft, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat began development in 2013 and took its first flight in February 2021. The training of the first military pilot is a major milestone.
Land Warfare

Challenger 3 programme promises capability upgrade as first delivery milestone approaches

23rd August 2024

The British Army’s Challenger 3 main battle tank (MBT) will replace existing Challenger 2s with a smaller but more capable fleet of vehicles with improved protection and notably a 120mm L55A1 smoothbore gun firing an Enhanced Kinetic Energy round. The programme is advancing rapidly with several hurdles cleared in the past year.
Land Warfare

US Army looks to composite components to reduce weight of ground vehicles

22nd August 2024

The army has requested nearly US$1 billion to fund initiatives related to increasing mobility and payloads of in-service platforms in FY2025.
Air Warfare

QinetiQ to build silent hangar for UK to test GPS jamming resilience

22nd August 2024

The hangar will allow for rigorous testing of technologies on modern defence assets, without allowing jamming signals to escape into the wild.
Air Warfare

Will F-16s and Mirage 2000s have a major impact on Ukraine’s counter-attack?

22nd August 2024

The first F-16s have arrived in Ukraine, and Mirage 2000-5s may follow. But how much will they matter to the outcome of the conflict?
Naval Warfare

UK SMEs bid for Royal Navy warship work under new agreement

22nd August 2024

The MaST programme will open up non-combat supply chains to SME providers around the UK.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Thunderstrike establishes major drone facility at Danish airport

22nd August 2024

The hangar will be used to eventually produce 200-300 drones per year.