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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Defence Notes

Greek procurement surge shows no sign of abating

26th October 2021

More fighter aircraft and naval vessels are in the offing for Greece as part of its 2020-2025 procurement programme – but the latter is a more complex issue than the former.
Naval Warfare

Senators criticise USN budget manoeuvring

26th October 2021

The US Senate Appropriations Committee has criticised the USN, saying the service submits budgets to Congress that underfund critical programmes with the expectation that lawmakers would restore the funds.
Defence Notes

Defence activity propels Saab

26th October 2021

Nine-month financials reflect ‘high activity level in the defence business’ for Saab.
Air Warfare

ASRAAM Block 6 on schedule for UK aircraft, says minister

26th October 2021

Advanced heat-seeking air-to-air missile to equip RAF Typhoons in 2022 and RAF/RN F-35s in 2024.
Air Warfare

Lockheed Martin obtains JASSM contract modification

26th October 2021

US Army awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the replacement of JASSM Control Actuation System.
Naval Warfare

Austal launches first-of-class patrol boat for Australia

26th October 2021

Amidst delays in Australia's Arafura-class OPVs, the interim capability of the Evolved Cape class becomes even more paramount.
Naval Warfare

JMSDF launches new tanker vessel

25th October 2021

To resupply naval bases in its southwest archipelago, Japan is building two coastal tankers.
Naval Warfare

UK begins search for new strategic sealift capability

25th October 2021

The contract in the UK for the provision of strategic sealift capability expires at the end of 2024.
Defence Helicopter

RN Wildcat fires Martlet for first time on operations

25th October 2021

RN Wildcat helicopters can carry up to 20 Martlet missiles for use against stationary and moving targets.
Air Warfare

Norwegian F-35As to carry Joint Strike Missile

25th October 2021

Kongsberg confirms order to arm Norwegian F-35s with the multirole variant of the Naval Strike Missile.
Defence Notes

NATO launches new technological initiatives

25th October 2021

NATO secretary general announced the launch of two NATO initiatives on 22 October, the Innovation Fund and DIANA.
Defence Notes

US accelerates hypersonic weapon development

25th October 2021

Latest flight campaign reflects DoD priority to field hypersonic weapons by the mid-2020s.
Digital Battlespace

Joint initiative targets small UAS threat

25th October 2021

The Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office embodies a focused and targeted approach across the US armed services to develop a toolkit of solutions.
Training

Scorpius T makes first appearance at Blue Flag 2021

25th October 2021

ELTA has announced its Scorpius T training system is in use at the multi-national training exercise, Blue Flag.
Defence Notes

New ruggedised computer caters for extreme environments

23rd October 2021

Sidewinder-Byte has a ruggedised modular/open architecture design compliant with MOSA standards and an unlimited deployment capability.
Defence Notes

Nammo lines up high-altitude ramjet propulsion tests

22nd October 2021

Nammo looks set to experiment with ramjet technology at higher altitude, made possible by new testing facilities.
Digital Battlespace

Sea Fire passes qualification milestone

22nd October 2021

AESA radar is ready for integration by Naval Group aboard FDI frigates.
Naval Warfare

Old dog, new tricks: HMS Argyll conducts Pac24 trials

22nd October 2021

The RN’s oldest frigate has trialled some of the service’s latest technologies at sea.
Land Warfare

GM Defense bets on electric power

22nd October 2021

GM Defense has developed a battery pack that offers the flexibility to use pouch cells stacked either vertically or horizontally. It also allows vehicles to be built in multiple configurations and offers an upgrade path for legacy GM Defense vehicles.