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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Digital Battlespace

Transforming the battlefield: How DARPA’s manufacturing innovations is fuelling military flexibility

3rd May 2024

DARPA has been attempting to revolutionise military logistics with innovative manufacturing programmes like SURGE. Such programmes have been aimed at streamlining the qualification process and enhancing distributed production to ensure quick, adaptable supply of critical military parts using advanced technologies.
Digital Battlespace

How Israel is using space to spot missile threats from Iran

2nd May 2024

A former Israeli space head has recommended that the Israeli Air and Space Arm operate small satellites in swarms to provide the country’s armed forces with region-wide surveillance.
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems to restore USS Carter vessel

2nd May 2024

The Harpers Ferry class ship’s hull, internal fuel and ballast tanks, and engineering plant will receive preservation or restoration work over the next year.
Air Warfare

Aechelon Tech bags US T-45C training contract

2nd May 2024

The new image generator systems were set to allow aircrew to train with a high-fidelity augmented virtual-real cockpit.
Air Warfare

Brunei orders six H145M helicopters following UK’s lead

2nd May 2024

The news Airbus H145M medium helicopters will replace the Royal Brunei Air Force’s BO105 fleet.
Defence Notes

US accuses Russia of using banned chemical weapons in Ukraine

2nd May 2024

Moscow was blamed for perpetrating multiple gas attacks with a choking agent against Kyiv’s armed forces.
Training

US to provide training for Saudi navy

1st May 2024

The US State Department announced on 30 April that it had approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of a navy training programme.
Land Warfare

Support and commitments continue for Ukraine

1st May 2024

Billions of dollars and many tons of equipment have been sent to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia over the past two years with funds and material continuing to be committed as a frontline stalemate drags on.
Air Warfare

Boeing tests new MQ-25 Stingray software for crewed-uncrewed teaming

1st May 2024

The new software was said to significantly reduce the time it takes for an F/A-18 to communicate with an MQ-25.
Air Warfare

Portugal wants F-35s, but has no firm plans in place

1st May 2024

The Portuguese Air Force’s leader has outlined the importance of embracing the F-35 to maintain the country's air capabilities despite the absence of a formal procurement plan for the latest Lockheed Martin fighter.
Air Warfare

Boeing wins US$178 million US Air Force contract to deliver further MH-139A helicopters

30th April 2024

Boeing said it was on track to deliver the first Low-Rate Initial Production MH-139A helicopter to the US Air Force in mid-2024.
Air Warfare

Leonardo and Textron pitch M-346N for upcoming US Navy T-45 replacement

30th April 2024

Leonardo and Textron’s joint effort to introduce the M-346N aircraft into the US Navy’s training programme has promised to offer a proven efficient training enterprise as the T-45 replacement.
Air Warfare

US Air Force Awards $13 billion Doomsday aircraft contract

29th April 2024

The deal included engineering and manufacturing development aircraft, ground systems, production aircraft and interim contractor support until 2036.
Air Warfare

Croatia receives first batch of French Rafale fighter jets

29th April 2024

Croatia will receive a total of 12 used Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft from France by 2025.
Naval Warfare

VARD and Fincantieri launch Resilience ship family to target Norway’s standardised vessel needs

25th April 2024

VARD and Fincantieri’s announcement to launch the VARD Resilience series came only weeks after Norway’s new long-term 2025–36 defence plan.
Air Warfare

Poland and Netherlands approved for hundreds of air-to-ground missiles

25th April 2024

The AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) is a supersonic, medium-range, air-launched tactical missile compatible with US and allied strike aircraft.
Air Warfare

Anduril and GA-ASI propel forward in US Air Force CCA programme’s next phase

25th April 2024

Anduril and GA-ASI have raced ahead in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiative, securing contracts with the US Air Force to build production representative flight test platforms.
Air Warfare

Another Saab GlobalEye lands in the UAE

25th April 2024

The arrival of the latest GlobalEye marked the fourth AEW&C aircraft delivery to the UAE in just four years.
Air Warfare

Greece and Israel cosy up over Rafael’s Spyder air defence system

24th April 2024

Ongoing discussions between Greece and Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael to acquire Spyder air defence systems underscored the resilience of international business ties despite geopolitical tensions.