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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.
Air Warfare
Updated US Air Force doctrine emphasises the need for multi-domain capabilities
Modifications in the US Air Force (USAF) doctrine aim to prepare the service for tomorrow’s warfare.
Air Warfare
UK MoD “getting a grip” of budgets as three UK air programmes slip into the red
The E-7 Wedgetail, Future Combat Air System and the Protector programmes were highlighted as items of concern from a recently published UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority report.
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Trump enters the White House promising into bring the US military to a “golden age”
The returning US president also reiterated a commitment to supply the services with “made-in-America” capabilities and to end conflicts worldwide.
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US approves bold arms package for Taiwan
22nd October 2020
The US is willing to sell advanced weapons to Taiwan, including offensive missiles, in a move that will incense Beijing
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Naval Warfare
OCEA unveils new offshore support vessel design
22nd October 2020
OSV 250 is designed to fulfil a broad range of missions, from hygrographic and oceanic surveys to MCM and SAR
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Naval Warfare
USS Zumwalt uses Mk-57 VLS in first live test
22nd October 2020
A Standard Missile-2 was launched successfully in the test
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Naval Warfare
Timelines and details emerge on European Patrol Corvette programme
22nd October 2020
Aiming to improving naval commonality across Europe’s surface platforms, the fledgling European Patrol Corvette (EPC) concept has embraced modularity in the hope that the continent’s naval powers buy into its design philosophy and, more importantly, the programme itself.
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Air Warfare
Eurofighter delivers proposal to Spain for more Typhoons
22nd October 2020
The 20 new aircraft would be procured as part of the wider Project Halcon F-18 replacement programme
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Sikorsky to build additional UH-60M for Jordan
22nd October 2020
Production contract follows approval in July of FMS package
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Training
Lockheed Martin to develop dual-capable pilot training software for F-35
22nd October 2020
Training device development comes in parallel with moves to enable the F-35A to carry nuclear weaponry
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Naval Warfare
Spring restart confirmed for UK Fleet Solid Support ship programme
21st October 2020
The long-awaited restart of the UK’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship programme has been confirmed by the MoD, which will eventually deliver up to three logistics and sustainment vessels to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA).
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Defence Notes
Saab faces up to Gripen supply chain fears
21st October 2020
Saab has been forced into partnering with new Gripen supply chain partners as COVID-19 issues continue to damage industry.
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Defence Notes
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict adds extra motivation for Georgian procurement
21st October 2020
The ex-Soviet republic aims for a rapid overhaul of its equipment inventory to NATO standard, but this may actually turn out to be an expensive and lengthy process
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Digital Battlespace
Single sensor mast enables multiple submarine ISR missions
21st October 2020
The Integrated Communication and Surveillance system include an optronics mast from Hensoldt plus SIGINT and SATCOM payloads from Elta
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Naval Warfare
France still aims to build new carrier, says Parly
21st October 2020
The PANG programme to replace Charles de Gaulle awaits presidential confirmation
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Digital Battlespace
Thales to support tactical radar on Halifax-class frigates
21st October 2020
Thales Canada is to continue support for the Smart-S Mk 2 naval air and surface surveillance radar installed on Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigates. Work on the …
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Defence Notes
US evaluates nanoscale defogging technology
21st October 2020
Material is engineered at the nanoscale to control light and electromagnetic waves
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group CEO says Scorpène discussions in progress with Philippines
21st October 2020
The Philippine Navy currently lacks a submarine capability but it is looking to buy two to four boats in the next few years
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Training
5GAT set to take to the skies
21st October 2020
Budgetary and COVID-19 issues have delayed the first flight, now scheduled for late October
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Air Warfare
Secretive Chinese air-launched ballistic missile is spotted
21st October 2020
Tantalising imagery of a new Chinese air-launched ballistic missile has appeared for the very first time
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Naval Warfare
More of the same for Malaysian maritime forces during COVID-19?
21st October 2020
The after-effects of COVID-19 could raise questions over the long-term sustainability of Malaysian maritime forces; even before the pandemic began, the government was struggling to recapitalise ageing assets and introduce more modern capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
Japan goes to top of class with new submarine
20th October 2020
A new generation of Japanese attack submarines is on its way, building on the current Soryu-class design.
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Updated US Air Force doctrine emphasises the need for multi-domain capabilities
