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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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Naval Warfare

Insight: What is the way forward for the propulsion systems of conventional submarines?

4th November 2024

Recent advancements in lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology have led to a resurgence of conventional diesel-electric submarines. As a result, shipbuilders like Naval Group have opted to move away from air-independent propulsion (AIP) systems and instead focus on a range of submarines equipped with a full LIB configuration.
Naval Warfare

Saab to launch next-generation electronic warfare sensor at Euronaval

4th November 2024

The new U/SME-400 will operate in a broad signal spectrum and will have multiple uses.
Defence Notes

Australia outlines longer punch and brings local industry onboard

1st November 2024

The Australian government has placed a focus on Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) which has included the purchase of additional long-range rocket systems and investments in local production of missiles.
Land Warfare

Smart Shooter modernises systems and considers integrated solutions

1st November 2024

Israeli company’s fire control system will be upgraded to feature a new camera and an additional 50m in range.
Naval Warfare

HII signs $3 billion national defence contract with US DoD

1st November 2024

The contract will let the company feed into the US DoD’s LOGIX programme.
Air Warfare

Avenger UAS controlled in flight using Link 16

1st November 2024

The flight test formed part of a larger programme of work to provide mission autonomy software to integrate, data links and other advanced mission systems onto the Avenger UAS.
Naval Warfare

US Navy extends life of 12 Arleigh Burke destroyers

1st November 2024

The decision is intended to squeeze the Navy’s prize assets in a fiscally challenging economy.
Air Warfare

Embraer promotes C-390 Millennium as it signs for closer ties with Morocco

31st October 2024

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the Marrakesh Air Show, with the C-390 Millennium positioned as the ideal future choice for the Moroccan Air Force.
Naval Warfare

Israel-based Orbit sells quad-band satcom system into a NATO fleet

31st October 2024

The system is set to be installed on vessels across the course of 2025.
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems puts its nose to the Grindstone on weapons testing

31st October 2024

The company has launched a new simulation software subscription for users of its Bofors weapons systems.
Air Warfare

Turkish Aerospace eyes European and North African customers as Hürjet goes supersonic

31st October 2024

The trainer aircraft will initially seek to replace the Turkish Air Force’s T-38 trainer fleet, with deliveries scheduled for 2026, but TAI confirmed that ‘closer talks’ were underway with potential export customers.
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems’ nuclear shipyard suffers “significant fire”

31st October 2024

The shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness in the UK is where both Dreadnought and Astute-class nuclear submarines are being built.
Land Warfare

MilDef to supply computers for operator stations for CV90s

30th October 2024

The CV90 is operated by Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Estonia, Slovakia, Denmark, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic.
Defence Notes

UK boosts defence budget by 5.3%, but is this enough?

30th October 2024

The UK budget announced in Parliament on 30 October is the first by a Labour government in 14 years. While it sees a boost in defence spending, this comes in the face of fiscal challenges and the effects of inflation.
Naval Warfare

Lockheed extends SEWIP programme with US Navy and Japan

30th October 2024

The sale of SEWIP to the Government of Japan is the first international sale of the system.
Land Warfare

Aselsan launches new batch of anti-drone solutions at SAHA Expo

30th October 2024

The launch of these four different solutions highlights the company’s ongoing strategic aim to design and develop technologies to combat UAVs.
Air Warfare

More AMRAAMs approved for Denmark under $744 million deal

30th October 2024

There has been a spike in demand for Raytheon’s Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), including a US$1.2 billion Pentagon order for 12 countries as well as US Navy and US Air Force. There have also been approvals this year for sales to Israel, Norway, Romania and Singapore.
Land Warfare

Raytheon transitions GhostEye MR radar into production phase

29th October 2024

The sensor was recently tested by the US Air Force and US Navy and will continue to undergo testing and evaluation.
Air Warfare

Bulgaria’s first F-16 Block 70 takes flight

29th October 2024

Bulgaria has ordered a total of 16 F-16 Block 70 fighters, which will be delivered in two batches. Deliveries for the first lot are anticipated to commence in 2025.