Defence Notes

Singapore’s navy starts naval patrols with uncrewed vessels

The unmanned patrol vessels have utilised collision-avoidance AI and expertise from Western allies in their design and construction.

Learning from Japan: how to transform a fleet at speed

At a recent event in London, lessons were shared based on the experiences of the Japanese Navy and how it has been building a fleet rapidly.

EU commits to increased defence spending and boosting capability

There has been increased pressure from the second-term Trump administration in the US, as there was in the first term, for increased defence spending from non-US NATO countries, a move which is noted by Europe as already occurring.

Air Warfare

Boeing CEO notes “confidence” in defence arm despite 20% Q4 revenue loss

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg indicated ongoing improvements were being made in its defence programmes going forwards, despite being affected in Q4 by cost pressures, higher manufacturing costs and the impact of the IAM strike.

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Saudis upgrade F-15 electronic test system

21st April 2021

AEC will install the A31U18240-3 and A31U18240-4 ESTS configuration for Saudi F-15 aircraft.
Naval Warfare

USN exercise integrates manned and unmanned technologies

21st April 2021

Unmanned Integrated Battle Problem 21 explores how unmanned capabilities can be incorporated in day-to-day USN operations.
Air Warfare

Vertex commences work on E-6B logistics task order

21st April 2021

Vertex provides contractor logistics support for US strategic airborne command post.
Naval Warfare

Australasian tankers meet Supply and demand

21st April 2021

Australia and New Zealand are both sporting new replenishment ships as their fleets modernise.
Defence Notes

Lockheed Martin confident of meeting $25,000 F-35 flight hour target

21st April 2021

New sustainment plans could see Lockheed Martin reduce operating costs of the F-35 to $25,000 per flight hour.
Air Warfare

AeroVironment receives another LMAMS order

20th April 2021

The latest two-year contract option for Switchblade also includes the first approved FMS export of Switchblade 300 to a US ally.
Naval Warfare

Royal Norwegian Navy picks Patria minesweeping systems

20th April 2021

Acoustic minesweeping equipment will be installed on Norwegian vessels.
Naval Warfare

Ingalls Shipbuilding obtains LHA 9 modification

20th April 2021

Huntington Ingalls Industries has received an advance procurement contract modification from the USN for LHA 9.
Defence Notes

Germany injects funding into land, sea and air programmes

20th April 2021

Some €600 million is being spent in Germany on a range of defence procurement initiatives.
Defence Notes

Russia looks beyond New START with Kedr

20th April 2021

Design research work is underway in Russia on a new ICBM to replace the RS-24 Yars.
Defence Notes

DARPA funds research into next-generation PPE

20th April 2021

DARPA is working with industry on 'unburdening the warfighter' by developing advanced and ultra-lightweight personal protective equipment. Its Personalized Protective Biosystems programme pre-dates COVID-19, but it arguably assumes even greater importance for defence procurement in the context of the pandemic.
Air Warfare

Singapore MRTTs attain full capability, certified for F-15 tanking

20th April 2021

Singapore's fleet of aerial refuelling tankers is up and running, although the RSAF continues to improve the autonomy of its tanking missions.
Defence Notes

Lockheed continues work on Japanese Aegis

20th April 2021

Work on latest Aegis FMS contract modification for Lockheed Martin is to be completed by the end of 2022.
Naval Warfare

French Navy receives first FREMM air defence frigate

19th April 2021

Alsace is the first of the two air defence frigates to be delivered to the French Navy under the FREMM programme.
Naval Warfare

Oakland joins the US Navy

19th April 2021

Littoral Combat Ship USS Oakland is newly commissioned into the USN.
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems rolls out bow for first Type 26 frigate

19th April 2021

BAE Systems has finished construction of the bow of HMS Glasgow for the UK RN.
Naval Warfare

Sea Ceptor to arm Canadian Surface Combatant

19th April 2021

MBDA will provide its Sea Ceptor air defence system for new Canadian frigates.
Naval Warfare

Modular Type 32 design could gain inspiration from Type 31 frigate

19th April 2021

The planned class of warship will have an ASW capability in addition to acting as a mothership for autonomous MCM systems.
Defence Notes

IAI shines more light on Barak ER interceptor test

19th April 2021

Interceptor used in March test was the first series-production Barak ER missile, with the IDF the most likely launch customer. The extended-range Barak variant will slot into the existing Israeli air defence umbrella of systems.