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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

Malaysia’s armed forces go shopping for hundreds of support vehicles

1st August 2024

Malaysia is issuing tenders to acquire more than 300 vehicles of 11 different types as part of efforts to recapitalise and restructure its ground forces.
Air Warfare

Why the USAF's Sentinel ICBM faces multiple challenges

31st July 2024

Although it has survived the Nunn-McCurdy Review, the Sentinel ICBM programme must get Congressional support and extra resources to progress.
Naval Warfare

Italy to get two new generation FREMM frigates under a US$1.62 billion deal

31st July 2024

The Bergamini-class frigates for the Italian Navy are based on the Franco-Italian multipurpose European frigate design (Fregata Europea multi-missione or FREMM) the latest order is for a new generation of two ships.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Specialist solutions: the growing importance of niche UAS in defence

31st July 2024

DARPA and Northrop Grumman outline plans for the XRQ-73 uncrewed aerial system with hybrid-electric power, which will join the growing ranks of highly specialist UAV designs.
Land Warfare

Skyranger anti-aircraft turret to use Spexer sensors

31st July 2024

The Spexer 200M sensor is the latest option to be offered on Rheinmetall's anti-aircraft defence solution.
Defence Notes

World Defense Show aims to expand global reach and innovation

31st July 2024

The Saudi Arabia defence industry showcase will return in 2026 with promises of more innovation and technologies from around the world.
Land Warfare

Further information revealed on Swiss 81mm mortar programme

31st July 2024

Rheinmetall’s recent contract award to supply the Swiss Army with 81mm mortar cargo ammunition and MX2-KM 81mm mortar weapons has seen the force adopt a systems approach to its new weapon.
Air Warfare

Angola receives first Airbus C295

31st July 2024

The first of three aircraft ordered is in transport configuration with the remaining aircraft to be configured for maritime patrol.
Naval Warfare

Last of the Flight IIA variant Arleigh Burke-class destroyers christened

31st July 2024

DDG 127, which will become the USS Patrick Gallagher, will also carry technology from the new Flight III variant.
Air Warfare

Israeli Air Force to receive first KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft in May 2025

31st July 2024

The delivery would mark an end to long delays in the programme with additional aircraft expected through to 2027.
Naval Warfare

Chilean Navy commissions icebreaker as race for Antarctica heats up

30th July 2024

The commissioning of the domestically manufactured icebreaker Almirante Viel marks the latest addition to a series of new ships acquired by South American navies to enhance their presence in Antarctic waters.
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon to mentor companies on development of AI programmes

30th July 2024

The contract will be performed under a mentoring programme designed to help small businesses expand their footprint in the defence industrial base which has, over the past five years, helped more than 190 small businesses.
Air Warfare

Boeing says next stage of Poland Apache deal is close and Chinook may be next

30th July 2024

Boeing has seen a renewed demand for the Apache attack helicopter with Poland and Australia becoming customers, while India, the UK, the US, the Netherlands and Egypt have also bought new aircraft or upgraded platforms.
Naval Warfare

US Navy to invest $3 billion in UAS and C-UAS capabilities

30th July 2024

UAS and C-UAS funding for the US Navy in FY2025 will cover R&D and procurement programmes along with improvements to the branch’s current inventory.
Naval Warfare

Australian Army enhances littoral reach with new landing craft

30th July 2024

The Australian Army is set to enhance its amphibious capabilities with the accelerated delivery of new, long-range Littoral Manoeuvre Vessels-Medium (LMV-M) by 2026, as announced by Pat Conroy, the country’s minister for defence industry, in response to the Defence Strategic Review.
Air Warfare

Defence leaders call for strengthened supply chains and highlight security risks at Farnborough

30th July 2024

Under mostly clear skies, a couple of showers and the roar of the newest variant of Boeing’s venerable F-15, there was a lot of talk at Farnborough International Airshow 2024 about how to make supply chains stronger in the face of high demands and a lingering post-Covid pandemic effect.
Air Warfare

Greece joins the F-35 Lightning II world alliance

30th July 2024

Greece has signed an offer for 20 F-35 aircraft with an option on 20 more platforms.
Naval Warfare

Pakistan Navy takes delivery of multi-mission Offshore Patrol Vessel Hunain

29th July 2024

The Hunain is the first OPV 2600 in the Pakistan Navy’s fleet and will be used across a range of coastal defence roles.
Land Warfare

Elbit Systems to supply Iron Sting munition to Israeli MoD in $190 million deal

29th July 2024

Elbit Systems’ Iron Sting mortar was reported in October last year as being used for the first time in operations against Hamas in Gaza as the country reacted to Hamas attacks inside Israel.