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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

More Orbiter 3 UAS ordered for NATO country

12th August 2024

The company did not disclose contract details on the Orbiter 3 UAS order but noted it was for a NATO country which operates systems from within the Orbiter family.
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUKUS nations test AI-enabled UAV that destroys ground targets

12th August 2024

Australia, the US and the UK have been collaborating on the AI aerial vehicle.
Defence Notes

Defence business booms and order books build on the back of Russia–Ukraine war

9th August 2024

The half yearly and second quarter results of defence companies show mostly substantial increases in order books and sales, as supplying Ukraine, buying new equipment and replenishing stocks boosts contracts.
Naval Warfare

Regent’s Viceroy seaglider prepares for trials

9th August 2024

A US-based company has been preparing to test its full-scale prototype by late 2024 with potential for defence applications including intelligence, surveillance and rapid deployment in contested environments.
Air Warfare

New Zealand accepts first C-130J

9th August 2024

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will operate a total of five Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport aircraft.
Defence Notes

UK begins latest round of negotiations on defence exports to Ukraine

9th August 2024

Ministers from both country’s governments have met to ease the procurement pathway following the signing of a new treaty by both parties.
Air Warfare

Northrop Grumman signs South Korean laser mine detection deal

9th August 2024

Genohco will team up with Northrop Grumman to work on South Korea’s helicopter-based laser mine detection programme.
Land Warfare

Long-range strike: US announces European hypersonic missile deployment

8th August 2024

The US plans to deploy a suite of long-range precision strike missiles, including developmental hypersonics, to counter the advanced precision strike systems of Russia and China. It will form part of the US Army’s Multi Domain Task Force (MDTF) to enhance European long-range fires capabilities and include SM-6 air defence, Tomahawk cruise missiles and HIMARS batteries.
Land Warfare

Iron Fist ordered for more CV90 IFVs

8th August 2024

The Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) is already in service on BAE Systems Hägglunds CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and is being used on Israeli vehicles conducting operations in Gaza.
Land Warfare

NATO partners send Patriot GEM-T missiles to Germany

8th August 2024

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency will allow other nations to replenish German stock donated to Ukraine.
Air Warfare

Eurofighter looks to fly integrated new systems in Typhoon next year

8th August 2024

The first representative Eurofighter Typhoon flew in 1994 and entered operational service in 2003. Two decades later the company is working to ensure the platform’s relevance beyond the middle of the century.
Land Warfare

Latvia accepts first locally made CAVS 6x6 APC

8th August 2024

Sweden, Finland and Latvia are undertaking joint development of a new Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) based on Patria’s 6x6 APC design, with Latvia’s vehicles being made by Defence Partnership Latvia.
Air Warfare

US Air Force discloses causes of 2023 CV-22 Osprey accident in Japan

7th August 2024

The investigation report pointed to a gearbox failure and management issues as the main causes of the accident.
Defence Notes

US Senate plans to booster FY2025 acquisitions with an extra $10 billion despite budget cuts to major programmes

7th August 2024

While lawmakers intend to provide additional resources for procurement for all US branches, they have reduced the budget for main programmes such as F-35, MQ-25, PIM and AMPV.
Land Warfare

BAE to build more M109A7s as the search goes on to extend range

7th August 2024

The M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) entered full rate production in 2020 and the most recent order brings the total contract value to almost US$3 billion.
Air Warfare

First donated F-16s arrive in Ukraine but more pilot training will be ‘critical’

7th August 2024

Denmark and the Netherlands were the first Western nations to promise donated aircraft.
Digital Battlespace

BAE Systems contracted to advance Insight AI system

7th August 2024

Insight, an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) exploitation and resource management system, was designed to fill gaps in military intelligence analysis capability.
Naval Warfare

General Dynamics awarded $1.3 billion for Virginia submarines

6th August 2024

Around 50 Virginia class submarines are planned for the US Navy (USN) with a total of 38 currently ordered and 21 having been delivered from various blocks.
Naval Warfare

Austal to build two more landing craft for US Navy

6th August 2024

This contract modification brings the total number of Landing Craft Utility (LCU) currently scheduled or under construction for US Navy (USN) by Austal USA to five.