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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Air Warfare

Controlling the Skies - Air Dominance Solutions for the Asia Pacific (Studio)

18th March 2021

Air dominance must be achieved against the backdrop of multi-domain operations for militaries across the Asia-Pacific.
Defence Notes

Vulcano makes long-awaited arrival

18th March 2021

Italian Navy receives logistics support vessel Vulcano.
Air Warfare

Controlling the Skies - Raytheon Enhances Air Dominance Solutions (video)

18th March 2021

Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RI&S) has deepened its focus on the air dominance market, enhancing its offerings in everything from radar to electronic warfare (EW).
Naval Warfare

Poland reaffirms its commitment to Miecznik but Swedish sub talks stutter

18th March 2021

Polish government breathes new life into its plan to build at least one new frigate for the Polish Navy, with European shipbuilders expressing interest.
Naval Warfare

USN orders more Tomahawks

18th March 2021

Lot 17 production Block V Tomahawk cruise missiles to be provided to USN by December 2023.
Defence Notes

IAI logs record annual sales and net income

18th March 2021

Stronger military sales outweigh fall in commercial aviation-related sales amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Naval Warfare

Indonesia receives first indigenously assembled submarine

17th March 2021

KRI Alugoro, constructed for the Indonesian Navy, is the first submarine to be assembled in Southeast Asia.
Naval Warfare

McKean supports USN Future Surface Combatant

17th March 2021

McKean Defense leads team to provide hull, electrical, mechanical and other services for Future Surface Combatant.
Digital Battlespace

Canadian sonar site to be expanded

17th March 2021

Canadian sonar manufacturer invests in centre of excellence.
Defence Notes

NATO figures indicate healthy spending levels in 2020

17th March 2021

All bar three NATO allies saw defence spending growth last year
Defence Notes

UK Integrated review shifts focus to the Indo-Pacific

17th March 2021

The UK Integrated Review, announced on 16 March, hints at upcoming alliances in the Indo-Pacific region amid expectations of a rocky relationship with China.
Special Operations

Special operations move up the agenda for RN

17th March 2021

Special operations are moving ‘from the memory bank to the frontal lobe’ of UK naval strategic thinking, says the incoming Assistant Chief of Staff for the RN Special Operations Cell.
Air Warfare

Australia to operate Peregrine from Cocos Islands

17th March 2021

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands, deep in the Indian Ocean, is a strategic concern for the Australian military.
Naval Warfare

UK to expand nuclear weapons stockpile as long-awaited Integrated Review made public

16th March 2021

Information on the number of operational UK warheads will no longer be made public, in order to ‘complicate’ calculations of potential aggressors.
Defence Notes

Integrated Review offers F-35 funding relief but cuts not confirmed

16th March 2021

The first part of the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy has given the F-35 programme a financial shot in the arm, but a question mark over aircraft numbers looks only to be resolved once a 'Command Paper' is released on 22 March.
Air Warfare

Lockheed Martin confirms Dutch are buying extra F-35As

16th March 2021

Nine Lot 16 production F-35As to be delivered in 2023-2024.
Air Warfare

USAF orders engines from Rolls-Royce Deutschland

16th March 2021

Will four BR710-family engines power new Bombardier Global 6000s for the USAF?
Air Warfare

Poland formally commissions Warmate

15th March 2021

Poland is the first officially certified operator of the Warmate loitering munition system, although it has been reportedly tested and used elsewhere.
Naval Warfare

Lockheed Martin obtains another Trident contract modification

15th March 2021

Once again, funds for UK strategic nuclear deterrent are included in DoD contract modification, announced shortly before release of first part of Integrated Review.