Defence Notes

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Naval Warfare

Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule

The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.

Air Warfare

Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion

The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.

Defence Notes

UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost

The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.

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Land Warfare

MoD receives final 40CT cannon

26th November 2021

CTAI has delivered the final 40CT cannon meant for the Ajax and Warrior platforms, although, with the future of both platforms in question, their destination is uncertain.
Naval Warfare

Hellenic Navy welcomes new support ship

26th November 2021

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou attended the naming and induction ceremony for the support ship Aias.
Air Warfare

Tension mounts as Canada heads toward two-horse future fighter race

26th November 2021

A new twist has emerged from Canada's efforts to select a new fighter aircraft, with one competitor seemingly ousted from the procurement process.
Land Warfare

Raytheon and Leonardo provide sights to Bundeswehr

26th November 2021

Raytheon and Leonardo have agreed to jointly provide combat sights to the Bundeswehr as part of a pre-existing contract.
Defence Notes

NASCAR tech, C295 MPA programme and I/ITSEC preview (Podcast)

26th November 2021

Welcome to Episode 47 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Defence Notes

DoD renews UFO identification effort

26th November 2021

Following the report on unidentified aerial phenomena in June 2021, the US DoD has established the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group.
Digital Battlespace

Rheinmetall to set up Hungarian JV for digitisation

26th November 2021

Rheinmetall is buying a 25.1% stake in 4iG and setting up a JV in Hungary to drive its digitisation plans.
Digital Battlespace

COW, FUDGE and VINNI tell a tale for Norwegian 5G research

26th November 2021

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency is looking to exploit public and private 5G networks and has conducted trials involving a 5G network aboard a trailer as well as the use of gunshot detection systems and drones.
Naval Warfare

India commissions fourth Kalvari sub

26th November 2021

The Indian Navy's submarine-building programme has now reached the two-thirds point, with a fourth boat commissioned.
Defence Notes

Saab and Philips sign multi-year Aussie deployable health contract

25th November 2021

Saab and Philips will provide innovative flexible and operational deployable hospitals for the Australian military.
Land Warfare

Rangers in focus as British Army transformation plans unveiled

25th November 2021

The British Army’s new Ranger Regiment was in the spotlight on 25 November as UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace detailed to Parliament plans to transform the structure of the service.
Naval Warfare

SAIC continues Mk-48 Mod 7 activities

25th November 2021

Value of heavyweight torpedo deal from NAVSEA exceeds $1 billion with the latest contract modification.
Air Warfare

RAF leads the way to a green future

25th November 2021

Sir Mike Wigston spoke at King’s College London on the RAF’s plan to be NetZero by 2040 and the milestones along the way.
Air Warfare

Saab’s Gripen E enters serial delivery phase

25th November 2021

Saab has made significant progress on its leading fighter programme.
Land Warfare

EDA launches new land collaborative projects

25th November 2021

New PESCO initiatives include the EU Military Partnership, a platform to discuss strategies, and establishment of a Main Battle Tank Simulation and Testing Centre.
Defence Notes

South Korea faces serious defence budget squeeze

25th November 2021

The armed forces in South Korea is facing its first annual defence budget cut in 15 years.
Defence Notes

Lockheed Martin conducts Critical Design Review for NGG Block 0

24th November 2021

A system-level CDR marks an important step towards the first launch of a persistent satellite capability for missile warning.
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman provides JADC2 connectivity punch for FVL

24th November 2021

Northrop Grumman has proven JADC2 connectivity capabilities in support of FVL networking.
Defence Notes

Muon-based research could facilitate Arctic operations

24th November 2021

Could naturally occurring muons be the answer to the problem of how to navigate accurately in the GPS-denied Arctic?