Defence Notes

Tusk calls for maritime policing in Black Sea to meet “threat posed by Russia”

The Polish prime minister made the call ahead of a meeting of Baltic and Nordic ministers to discuss security and geopolitics in the region.

Romanians put pro-Russian candidate into presidential runoff even as the government spends west

Romania joined NATO more than two decades ago and the country is vital to the alliance’s geographic reach and its ability to supply Ukraine with weapons.

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.

Naval Warfare

Taiwan reinvigorates its asymmetrical approach to naval warfare

The threat from China has prompted Taiwan’s naval forces to shift from traditional naval structures to a more balanced strategy blending asymmetric defences with conventional platforms.

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Naval Warfare

South Korea selects its future CIWS maker

4th November 2021

A South Korean firm has emerged triumphant in a two-horse race to develop a new close-in weapon system for the South Korean navy.
Naval Warfare

India receives first-in-class P15B destroyer

3rd November 2021

The Indian Navy should commission its first Visakhapatnam-class destroyer shortly after it was handed over by its shipbuilder.
Digital Battlespace

Indra launches advanced mission system

3rd November 2021

Talium will facilitate the planning of complex missions with multiple aircraft, says Indra.
Uncrewed Vehicles

CANDL lights up MUM-T demonstrations

3rd November 2021

Patria engages with Finnish-German research project on cooperation between crewed aircraft and UAVs.
Defence Notes

Q3 revenues grow but air programme sales abate for Northrop Grumman

3rd November 2021

Northrop Grumman reports lower Q3 sales on various USAF programmes.
Naval Warfare

HII completes Fort Lauderdale LPD builder’s trials

3rd November 2021

Completion of builder’s trials for new LPD paves the way for acceptance trials by the end of 2021.
Defence Notes

Latest UK report reveals fall in export deals

3rd November 2021

It seems that the UK has maintained its presence in the top 10 global defence exporters worldwide — but it remains to be seen whether this will continue after COVID-19 and post-Brexit.
Naval Warfare

Up-close with Leonardo's LIONFISH® (Sponsored video)

3rd November 2021

Drawing on the experience gained in the small- and medium-calibre sector and with an eye on technological evolution, Leonardo has developed the LIONFISH® family. Watch the video now.
Naval Warfare

Leonardo’s LIONFISH® family targets the future (Sponsored)

3rd November 2021

Modular, common architecture, compactness, and lightweight: these are the key features of LIONFISH®, the new family of small-calibre remotely controlled naval turrets developed and produced by Leonardo.
Naval Warfare

Delays hit Walrus replacement programme

3rd November 2021

A working group will establish how the Netherlands' Walrus-class boats can be kept in service for longer.
Air Warfare

India gives green light for Do 228 upgrade and light helicopter procurement

3rd November 2021

Hindustan Aeronautics will upgrade Indian maritime patrol aircraft and provide LUH rotary-wing platforms.
Defence Notes

Watchdog suggests changes to DoD acquisition process

3rd November 2021

The US Government Accountability Office has released a report criticising US defence procurement as ‘inefficient, cumbersome, and bureaucratic’.
Defence Notes

Patria reports surge in orders

3rd November 2021

Pre-tax profits and order backlog blossom for Patria in the first nine months of the year, as the Finnish group eyes domestic and European opportunities.
Land Warfare

Defence Insight - All about the Ajax

3rd November 2021

The Ajax family of tracked vehicles is being procured by the UK MoD to replace the remaining legacy Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR(T)) in service with the British Army.
Defence Notes

Av-Comm joins competition for Australian SATCOM solution

2nd November 2021

Av-Comm has joined Lockheed Martin’s team for JP9102 proposal.
Land Warfare

Nigerian Army ready to deploy 60 newly acquired APCs

2nd November 2021

Nigerian Federal Government acquired new armoured personnel carriers for counter-insurgency operations.
Defence Notes

British Army in the crosshairs as difficult choices confront new CDS (Opinion)

2nd November 2021

Admiral Sir Tony Radikin will take the reins as the new Chief of the Defence Staff on 30 November — while there are some reasons to be positive about the future, he must also juggle some potentially tricky priorities.
Defence Notes

GSOF panel takes note of Russian danger

2nd November 2021

Speakers at the GSOF Symposium in Warsaw took note of the threat posed by Poland’s eastern neighbour.
Naval Warfare

Raytheon integrates mid-course and terminal guidance for Maritime Strike Tomahawk

2nd November 2021

Raytheon obtains Tomahawk Block Va contract modification from NAVAIR.