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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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Air Warfare

Boeing delivers first production Grey Wolf to US Air Force

6th August 2024

Boeing announced in November last year that it was transitioning towards the low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter after delivering the sixth and final test aircraft to the US Air Force (USAF).
Naval Warfare

Italy orders fourth next-generation patrol vessel

6th August 2024

In August 2023, the Italian Secretariat General of Defence and National Armaments Directorate awarded a US$1 billion contract to Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) for the construction of three next-generation patrol vessels and has now signed for a fourth.
Air Warfare

Embraer KC-390 puts on a show for the Mexican Air Force

6th August 2024

The KC-390 demonstrator was en route to Brazil after a display at the Farnborough Airshow in the UK.
Digital Battlespace

The imperative for a vibrant UK space industry

6th August 2024

Ahead of a new Shephard Technology Report to be published in September, senior executives from Lockheed Martin Space have underlined the importance of investing in defence space systems by countries like the UK.
Naval Warfare

German-Filippino defence collaboration agreement edges closer in South China Sea

6th August 2024

The countries have agreed to have a collaboration plan in place by the end of 2024.
Digital Battlespace

Orbit to collaborate with ViaSat for the development of new satellite terminals

6th August 2024

The agreement includes delivery of 30cm and 45cm airborne terminals for military and government use, utilising dual polarisation and supporting the entire 3.5GHz of Ka-band frequencies.
Air Warfare

US Army finally moves forward with FLRAA next-generation rotorcraft programme

5th August 2024

Agreeing the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Milestone B Acquisition Decision Memorandum means rotorcraft design and planning can begin.
Digital Battlespace

US Space Force to launch “hundreds of satellites” to better protect its assets from Russia and China

5th August 2024

As part of the Evolved Strategic SATCOM programme, the service intends to operate a swarm of smaller, cheaper LEO satellites.
Naval Warfare

Spearfish weapons system passes UK Royal Navy Sea Acceptance test

2nd August 2024

The upgraded torpedo weapon system has now achieved Sea Acceptance on two separate classes of Royal Navy submarines.
Air Warfare

US Army Special Operations orders two more Chinooks

2nd August 2024

Including the new order, the US Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft.
Air Warfare

Indonesia commits to Baykar Bayraktar TB2 UAS

2nd August 2024

The Bayraktar TB2, or Bayraktar-2, can conduct ISR and armed attack missions and has a payload capacity of 150kg.
Training

Thales and German armed forces sign mobile threat simulator enhancement contract

2nd August 2024

The three-year deal will continue work that has been ongoing for 15 years in Koblenz.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Ukraine gets new Trinity drone donation from Quantum Systems

2nd August 2024

The Trinity, like the Vector, is a tactical surveying and imaging drone, used in Ukraine to assess the extent of war damage.
Land Warfare

US Army set for Beowulf CATV first-year delivery milestone as Arctic threats mount

1st August 2024

Deliveries will enable the service to progress with the replacement of the ageing fleet of SUSVs.
Air Warfare

First Triton welcomed into RAAF service

1st August 2024

Northrop Grumman successfully completed the first flight of Australia’s MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft at its Palmdale facility in 2023.
Training

QinetiQ wins 10-year aerial training contract with German armed forces

1st August 2024

The deal will be worth €284 million across the course of a decade of training provision.
Air Warfare

Slovakia approved for US$600 million AH-1Z helicopter order

1st August 2024

The US offered a dozen AH-1Z Viper helicopters to Slovakia at two-thirds discount with the latter sending fighter aircraft to Ukraine, which would extend H-1 production beyond 2024.
Training

General Atomics to develop autonomous air training

1st August 2024

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working on several UCAV programmes as well as a new autonomous training effort.
Digital Battlespace

Viasat reveals new lightweight comms gateway in collaboration with USSOCOM

1st August 2024

The Secure Wireless Hub (SWH) is a lightweight, wearable communications system.