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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

PODCAST: German Chinook engine support, South American funding update and radar that ‘hears’

25th September 2020

Welcome to Episode 38 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

First Brazilian Gripen flown in Brazil

25th September 2020

The first Brazilian Gripen E has concluded its first flight in Brazil, manufacturer Saab announced on 24 September. The aircraft, designated by the Brazilian Air …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Russia jumps on the MUM-T bandwagon

25th September 2020

One of the most interesting developments from the Army 2020 exhibition last month was the unveiling by Kronstadt Group of the Grom UCAV as Russia’s …
Defence Notes

Israeli concern lingers over Iranian replenishment of Syrian CW

24th September 2020

Israel has targeted Syrian facilities that are allegedly being used — with Iranian assistance — to replenish the country’s stock of chemical weapons (CW). Shephard understands …
Naval Warfare

HMS Queen Elizabeth welcomes UK and US jets for major exercise

24th September 2020

The Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth has embarked the largest number of fighter aircraft onto her deck as she prepares to take her place at …
Training

Military Training magazine: AFV crew training, sniper training and more

24th September 2020

Read the latest edition of Military Training for free in our app or on your desktop. What's inside this edition: Comment As technology advances and …
Naval Warfare

US naval procurement commitments rise despite COVID pressures

24th September 2020

Amid the pressures brought on by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and USN efforts to recapitalise in key capability areas, naval spending has increased …
Defence Notes

Argentina and Uruguay seek to kickstart modernisation with special funds

23rd September 2020

Argentina and Uruguay have each created funds and financial mechanisms to pay for new defence equipment, as they seek solutions to long-running modernisation requirements. On …
Defence Notes

MTSI to support Missile Defense Agency CAPL programme

23rd September 2020

Modern Technology Solutions Inc (MTSI) is helping the US Missile Defense Agency extend its capabilities to defeat the next generation of threats. Under a $68.5 …
Defence Notes

Russia researches stealth satellites but US example indicates inherent difficulties

23rd September 2020

Russian researchers have investigated the application of radio-absorbent coating for spacecraft which should reduce the visibility of satellites for radar, according to a paper published …
Air Warfare

Design and analysis workflow could enable faster and cheaper US hypersonic tests

23rd September 2020

Engineering simulation specialist Ansys has teamed with the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) to provide a design and analysis workflow that will validate validating …
Air Warfare

Super Tucanos touch down in the Philippines

22nd September 2020

The first batch of long-awaited Embraer A-29B Super Tucano light attack aircraft began touching down in the Philippines on 19 September after completing an arduous multi-stop journey …
Naval Warfare

Esper hails shipbuilding study but budgetary questions remain

22nd September 2020

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has called for higher spending on shipbuilding, in order to support what he described as a ‘game-changer’ for fleet …
Naval Warfare

Raytheon to help improve Mk31 RAM

22nd September 2020

Raytheon is providing design agent and engineering support services to help improve the Mk31 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Weapon System, under a $60.5 million contract modification …
Naval Warfare

Ultra supports Sonobuoy Test Facility upgrade in UK

22nd September 2020

Ultra Electronics has secured a contract from QinetiQ to help replace the entire Sonobuoy Test Facility at the British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) …
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems expands its UUV family

22nd September 2020

BAE Systems on 22 September unveiled its Riptide UUV-12 system, as the newest addition to its portfolio of unmanned undersea systems. The 30.5cm-diameter vehicle joins …
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems to support weapons on UK and US SSBNs

22nd September 2020

BAE Systems Technology Solutions and Services is to provide provide logistics engineering and integration support for the strategic weapon systems aboard USN Ohio-class and UK RN …
Military Logistics

Indonesian Air Force awaits NC212i aircraft

22nd September 2020

PT Dirgantara Indonesia is manufacturing nine NC212i light military transport aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU). The value of the contract and timeframe for …
Digital Battlespace

Anzac-class upgrade includes video encoders

22nd September 2020

US-based Delta Digital Video is to supply video encoders to Saab Australia for integration with the CCTV system on Anzac-class frigates operated by the Royal …