Defence Notes

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.

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.

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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Defence Notes

L3Harris WESCAM in the spotlight as Canada freezes arms exports to Turkey

13th October 2020

Equipment export suspension closes off one of the Canadian defence industry's most lucrative markets
Naval Warfare

USN welcomes back Wyoming

13th October 2020

Major midlife refurbishment completed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Defence Notes

HAI crisis causes concern for Lockheed Martin

13th October 2020

Will Hellenic Aerospace Industry survive as a component production partner for Lockheed Martin?
Naval Warfare

Western Europe pins hopes on technology to tackle next-gen MCM challenges

13th October 2020

With hundreds of thousands of legacy mines languishing in various states of wear in Europe’s seas and waterways, it is little wonder that the topic of mine countermeasure (MCM) operations remains at the forefront of naval considerations for the region’s navies.
Defence Notes

The Next Giant Leap Capability Profile (Studio)

13th October 2020

A thriving space sector will have long-term positives for the UK economy, fuelled by new initiatives by government and industry.
Air Warfare

UK controllers guide F-35 bombing runs in Joint Warrior

13th October 2020

USMC F-35 pilots operating from HMS Queen Elizabeth have dropped 500lb GBU-12 bombs off Cape Wrath, Scotland, as part of Exercise Joint Warrior. The F-35B …
Naval Warfare

Mobile clears acceptance trial hurdle

13th October 2020

Meanwhile, final assembly continues on two other LCS vessels
Training

Typhoon synthetic training in Germany gains cockpit refresh

12th October 2020

Typhoon Pilot Synthetic Training System is being enhanced nationwide with new equipment
Military Logistics

RAAF KC-30As to undergo two-phase upgrade

12th October 2020

Airbus will retrofit new communications capabilities and enhanced mission system equipment to aid RAAF interoperability with allies
Uncrewed Vehicles

SeeByte connects underwater autonomy and communications

12th October 2020

Increased real-time environmental awareness may allow robotic underwater vehicles to maximise their in-field persistence and operational effectiveness
Naval Warfare

Little margin for error in Type 31 programme nearly a year after contract award

9th October 2020

Almost a year into the contract for the design, development and manufacture of five Type 31 frigates for the RN, Babcock is confident that the programme remains on schedule despite difficulties faced by industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Defence Notes

US approves F-35 and F/A-18 for Finland’s HX tender

9th October 2020

The F-35 and F/A-18 have both been cleared for sale to Finland dependent on the outcome of a fighter aircraft tender.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Leonardo and RAF partner on swarming drone test

9th October 2020

Leonardo and the RAF have completed a swarming drone flight test involving remotely piloted aircraft equipped with electronic warfare jamming capabilities.
Defence Notes

Proxy power play continues in Nagorno-Karabakh

9th October 2020

Ethnic-religious nationalism is not the only factor behind hostilities between Azerbaijan and Armenia, with Russia and Turkey lurking in the wings
Defence Notes

Experts expect ‘crawl, walk, run,’ process to make Skyborg a success

9th October 2020

In light of debate surrounding how well-suited loyal wingman aircraft are in competing against IADS and hypersonic missiles, analysts are confident the systems will eventually prove themselves in contested environments.
Training

Smoke and mirrors obscure true purpose of Kowsar

9th October 2020

What is the role of the supposedly fourth-generation fighter aircraft manufactured by Iran?
Naval Warfare

Keel laying ceremony held for eighth K130 corvette for German Navy

9th October 2020

Despite restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, keel laying ceremony for German Navy corvette goes ahead as K130 programme continues apace.
Defence Notes

PODCAST: Carrier and the Corps work up continues, Japan requests budget bump and Leidos UK talks defence and intelligence markets

9th October 2020

Welcome to Episode 40 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
Air Warfare

Alternative engine option emerges for PAK-DA

8th October 2020

An engine that would have powered a long-cancelled Russian supersonic tactical bomber has emerged as a potential alternative to a proposal based on the NK-321, but how realistic is this prospect?