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.
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16th December 2020
Hanwha Corporation and Hanwha Defense will work on R&D and technology transfer with DEVCOM AC.
16th December 2020
L3 Harris named as prime contractor for potential $500 million deal.
16th December 2020
French shipbuilder OCEA will deliver patrol boats and a survey ship before the end of the year.
16th December 2020
David’s Sling was tested simultaneously with an upgraded Iron Dome system and the Arrow ballistic missile interceptor — some of these capabilities could appeal to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
16th December 2020
After much deliberation and delay, the Republic of Korea Navy has finally settled on its follow-on naval helicopter platform.
15th December 2020
The JASDF's plans to upgrade its fleet of F-15J fighters has hit a snag - money - as estimated programme costs soar.
15th December 2020
Arms exports to countries such as Saudi Arabia have long been controversial, as UK parliamentary committee reviews current practices.
15th December 2020
Sole-source contract includes repairs, sustaining spares and engineering services until September 2028.
15th December 2020
Six-month contract modification includes work for US and allied militaries
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New programme ‘explores the art of the possible’ to develop next-generation ideas and capabilities
15th December 2020
Despite past controversy surrounding F-35 supplier links with China, the UK MoD has suggested that risk assessments indicated no cause for concern.
15th December 2020
Contract modification integrated logistics and engineering support
15th December 2020
Contract modification covers shipboard integration for UK and US submarines.
15th December 2020
Fleet of converted ATR-72s will broaden maritime surveillance and ASW capabilities for the Turkish Navy.
14th December 2020
The MoD comes under fire for its handling of the delayed A400M aircraft acquisition and the overhaul of Scorpene submarines.
14th December 2020
Facility will be big enough to allow two Type 31 vessels to be assembled simultaneously
14th December 2020
Called AND (Agence du numérique de défense in French), the agency will be the internal reference in digital project management. It is intended to simplify processes while enhancing the speed and efficiency of project implementation.
14th December 2020
Second of four Riachuelo-class boats is launched in Brazil
14th December 2020
Reponses to tender are due by 11 January
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