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.
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.
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.
In the operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon deployed 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles.
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
28th May 2021
Norway and the Netherlands have signed an agreement for five of Thales’ multi-mission radar.
28th May 2021
CZG has announced the closing of its acquisition of Colt.
28th May 2021
After years of waiting and one failed attempt, Croatia at last commits to buying replacements for its MiG-21 fleet.
28th May 2021
Huntington Ingalls Industries announces US Navy order of new REMUS 300 unmanned underwater vehicles.
28th May 2021
Welcome to Episode 21 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
28th May 2021
The RAAF will be the lead agency for Australia's new dedicated space division.
28th May 2021
Microsatellites and nanosatellites hold a lot of promise for military users, and Indian private business hopes to get involved in their launch.
28th May 2021
South Korea is expected to develop longer-range ballistic missiles after a bilateral accord is cancelled.
27th May 2021
Vinnova awards Clavister and BAE Systems funding for R&D of AI and cybersecurity in combat vehicles.
27th May 2021
The North Carolina National Guard has received the new M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer.
27th May 2021
AMNS neutralises moored mines or mines that have been laid on the seabed.
27th May 2021
The UK must innovate and develop a ‘competitive edge’ with AI, quantum computing and other emerging technologies if it is to achieve effective multi-domain integration, Gen Sir Patrick Sanders told the RUSI Strategic Command Conference.
27th May 2021
The latest contract modification for Lockheed Martin suggests Aegis Ashore for Poland will not be completed until 2023.
27th May 2021
Ten of 16 new Chinooks on order for Singapore will be based in Oakey, Australia, with support provided by Boeing Defence Australia.
26th May 2021
Serco has been awarded a contract to support the German Air Force Eurofighter programme.
26th May 2021
ST Engineering Antycip partners with CogSim Technologies to provide training and simulation platform in Europe.
26th May 2021
BAE Systems Australia will provide PRS sensors for the Joint Strike Missile.
26th May 2021
The Italian Navy is inviting industry bids for feasibility and design studies in a programme for new hydrographic and oceanographic research vessels.
26th May 2021
Is Five Eyes fit for the 21st century, and will it see its 100th birthday as it is currently configured?
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