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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

How Spain’s acquisition of PAC-3 MSE can boost European air defence

23rd July 2024

Madrid will increase interoperability with the other seven users of next-gen Patriot in the region.
Air Warfare

Dutch and Austrian governments collaborate on Embraer C-390 acquisition at Farnborough

23rd July 2024

The two nations will split the acquisition of the C-390s to boost their airlift capacities.
Air Warfare

Bell waits for imminent FLRAA Milestone B decision

23rd July 2024

Bell won FLRAA in late 2022. Since the cancellation of FARA earlier this year, it has committed more resources to the programme, with an eye on the possibility it could fulfil many Black Hawk replacement requirements worldwide
Land Warfare

MBDA announces new VSHORAD system at Farnborough International Airshow 2024

23rd July 2024

The VSHORAD supersonic single-operator interceptor air defence system was unveiled at Farnborough.
Air Warfare

Raytheon expands air missile production and announces successful use of StormBreaker from F-35C

23rd July 2024

Raytheon has been pushing its production line to meet demand for missiles. At the same time, the Farnborough International Airshow exhibitor has been trying to ensure there are no weak links in its supply chain and increase its depth of suppliers.
Air Warfare

Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment

23rd July 2024

The ability to double the range and double the speed of conventional rotorcraft is a game changer for the challenges on the European continent.
Land Warfare

Raytheon notes CUAS laser success and pushes for faster air defence manufacture

22nd July 2024

Raytheon’s Patriot air defence system has been in high demand with orders and commitment coming in from Germany, Romania and Spain.
Land Warfare

BAE Tridon MK2 fitted with Chess Dynamics fire control system

22nd July 2024

The collaboration between the defence giant and the gunfire control specialist will help deliver a modular anti-drone solution.
Digital Battlespace

US Space Force increases efforts to plug training capabilities gaps

22nd July 2024

The service has been seeking simulation and emulation solutions capable of reproducing multiple in-orbit threats.
Naval Warfare

Oostende mine countermeasures vessel begins sea trials

22nd July 2024

The first vessel in the Belgian-Dutch rMCM mine-clearing fleet, the Oostende, has begun its sea trials before officially entering service in 2025.
Air Warfare

SkyGuardian remote aircraft gains PT6 E power boost

22nd July 2024

The SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft has completed a viability flight with the PT6 E engine from Pratt & Whitney.
Air Warfare

GCAP model put on show at Farnborough as plans solidify

22nd July 2024

What Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) will be and how it will work is expected to be fleshed out over the next few years. For the moment, however, a concept model along with a lightshow has been drawing visitors and new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Farnborough International Airshow.
Air Warfare

MBDA shows Orchestrike swarming missile system progress at Farnborough

22nd July 2024

MBDA demonstrated Orchestrike, a collaborative combat solution designed to help overcome complex air defence challenges, at Paris Air Show in 2023 and is showing the progress made since then at Farnborough International Airshow.
Air Warfare

Boeing applauds imminent E-7A deal and negotiation process

21st July 2024

The US Air Force (USAF) Is looking to replace its E-3 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) with Boeing’s E-7s.
Land Warfare

Raytheon’s SM-6 demonstrated with US Army missile defence and C2 systems

19th July 2024

The test took place as part of Valiant Shield which is a bi-annual exercise that brings US allies and partners together to develop, test and train in a relevant and realistic environment.
Air Warfare

Hanwha Aerospace to reveal new KF-21 engine prototype at Farnborough

19th July 2024

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace will launch its new engine at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 as it aims to sell it to international customers.
Air Warfare

Offsets could be the clincher in Thai fighter competition

19th July 2024

The 'Thai Air Force White Paper 2024', released on 29 February, promised the procurement would take place from FY2025–34, to allow retirement of late-1980s-era F-16s of 102 Squadron based at Korat by 2028.
Naval Warfare

US Navy places $312 million contract with Textron Systems for landing craft

19th July 2024

Textron’s latest order for Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) follows on from a contract placed in August 2023 for five LCAC.
Air Warfare

Boeing has completed Phase 2 UAV testing in UK

19th July 2024

Boeing completed the second phase of its UAV testing in the UK with an Air Launched Effect mission to identify and jam an ‘enemy’ signal.