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US Senate approves additional $175 million for Coast Guard’s FY2025 procurement

Extra funds will enable the branch to manage vessel acquisition programmes better.

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.

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Air Warfare

Boeing looks to expand autonomous aircraft inspection system

16th July 2024

Boeing’s aircraft inspection system has been trialled on a range of aircraft and the company has been looking to trial it on more aircraft and ships at sea.
Air Warfare

Australia awards contracts for UAS platforms

15th July 2024

The orders break new ground for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as they include an order for loitering munitions, the purchase of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and the first order for SkyMantis 2 in the region.
Air Warfare

Australia awards contracts for UAS platforms

15th July 2024

The orders break new ground for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as they include an order for loitering munitions, the purchase of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and the first order for SkyMantis 2 in the region.
Defence Notes

NATO countries outline strategies to accelerate defence industrial production

15th July 2024

During the Washington Summit, member states also agreed to improve manufacturing capacities across the alliance and continue investing in joint projects with Ukraine.
Digital Battlespace

Thales selected for Syracuse satellite communications terminals for French vehicles

15th July 2024

The Syracuse 4B communications satellite, developed by Airbus and Thales Alenia Space, was launched last year, bolstering secure military satellite communications for the French Armed Forces. Thales has now been selected to provide terminals for vehicles.
Land Warfare

More Patriot air and missile defence systems bound for Europe

12th July 2024

The US Army has acquired more than 1,100 launchers of which it has exported at least 200 launchers, while more than 10,000 Patriot missiles have been produced to date.
Air Warfare

Can Russian industry maintain a viable air force?

12th July 2024

While sanctions have not crippled Russia’s military-industrial complex as some predicted, its ability to produce modern combat aircraft at a sustainable rate remains uncertain.
Land Warfare

Why we need to radically rethink how we plan for a future of unprecedented technological change (Opinion)

11th July 2024

Technological advances are revolutionising defence, outpacing our outdated political and procurement systems. Fujitsu's Keith Dear argues that we need a radical rethink, adopting a 'theory of winning' to pre-emptively develop essential technologies and seize opportunities, ensuring security and stability in an unpredictable world.
Defence Notes

Why the US military needs an “innovation intervention”

11th July 2024

Several issues in the Pentagon’s structure and the defence industrial base have been hampering the country's efforts to produce cutting-edge solutions.
Digital Battlespace

The New Battlefield: Space Defence, Emerging Threats, and Strategic Opportunities (Studio)

11th July 2024

The growing importance of space in modern warfare, advancements in satellite technology, and increasing threats from rivals like China and Russia were among the topics of a Eurosatory 2024 panel on military space operations.
Digital Battlespace

BAE Systems to provide radios for South Korean aircraft

11th July 2024

AN/ARC-232A is a Starfire radio that provides VHF/UHF communications to airborne platforms and the transceiver is software-programmable, allowing for multiple waveform support as well as optional national electronic counter counter-measure (ECCM) capability.
Training

How US marines and sailors trained for humanitarian assistance in Indo-Pacific region

11th July 2024

US Marine Corps and US Navy personnel enhanced their humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities during a training exercise in Papua New Guinea.
Land Warfare

IDV develops LMV 2 for export customers

11th July 2024

IDV has introduced the LMV 2, a refined and versatile upgrade of its Light Multi-role Vehicle (4x4), designed to meet diverse operational needs and simplify export requirements.
Naval Warfare

Thales to test passive sonar on Naval Group large uncrewed underwater vessel

11th July 2024

Naval Group’s extra-large uncrewed underwater vessel (XL-UUV) demonstrator, which completed sea qualification in mid-2023, is a key component of the French defence procurement agency’s (DGA’s) Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle (UCUV) demonstrator project.
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin to work with DARPA on AI effort

11th July 2024

During the 18-month period of the contract, Lockheed Martin will apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to create surrogate models of aircraft, sensors, electronic warfare and weapons within dynamic and operationally representative environments.
Digital Battlespace

US Space Force focuses acquisition efforts on capabilities for contested scenarios

10th July 2024

The service plans to invest nearly US$23 billion in procurement and RDT&E efforts over FY2025.
Land Warfare

Saab to supply air defence systems to Lithuania under $123 million deal

10th July 2024

Unveiled at the DSEI 2017, the Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution, comprising the Giraffe 1X, C2 and RBS 70 NG Remote Weapon System (RWS), was developed by Saab to meet the requirement of mobile forces to identify and counter air threats.
Digital Battlespace

The Growing Role of Satellite Communications in Multi-Domain Operations (Studio)

10th July 2024

The landscape of military and humanitarian operations is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the increasing necessity for real-time, secure information sharing across multiple domains. As multi-domain operations and information superiority become central to mission success, the role of satellite communications (SATCOM) is evolving to meet these critical demands.
Air Warfare

India expands ammunition production with Adani–Thales collaboration

10th July 2024

Adani Defence & Aerospace has teamed up with Thales Belgium to manufacture and assemble NATO-standard 70mm calibre ammunition, strengthening India's self-reliance in defence production.