Defence Notes

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Naval Warfare

Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule

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.

Air Warfare

Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion

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.

Defence Notes

UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost

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.

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Air Warfare

US approves $500 million UH-60M Black Hawk sale to Croatia

29th January 2024

Croatia's aspiration to purchase an additional eight UH-60M Black Hawks military helicopters has been approved by the US State Department.
Air Warfare

US approves F-16 deal for Turkey and F-35 package for Greece

27th January 2024

An historic day for US military sales to two Mediterranean powers will have a major impact on the region’s air power dynamics as deals worth a total of more than $31 billion were approved by the US government.
Defence Helicopter

Germany to send WS-61 Westland Sea King helicopters to Ukraine

26th January 2024

Germany has committed to sending Ukraine six of its 21 retiring WS-61 Westland Sea King multirole, amphibious helicopters.
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Air Force enlists top five contenders for CCA wingmen programme: here are the details

26th January 2024

The US Air Force's flagship Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme has marked a significant step towards advanced uncrewed aviation, with contracts awarded to five companies.
Defence Notes

Industry and procurement are up to the challenge of a manufacturing surge, says US Army acquisition boss

26th January 2024

US large vehicle defence programmes will have companies extremely busy towards the end of this decade with XM30, M1E3, M10 Booker and robotic combat vehicle likely to be rolling off production this decade and possibly simultaneously. The question is, can industry and the acquisition model handle the surge?
Air Warfare

Indonesia receives latest C-130J Super Hercules

25th January 2024

The Indonesian Air Force has officially received the fourth of five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Bayraktar TB3 makes international debut at UMEX

24th January 2024

Baykar has debuted its Bayraktar TB3 combat drone at UMEX in the UAE, presenting potential armament options, including Emirati EDGE weapon systems.
Air Warfare

Northrop and Mitsubishi partner to enhance Japan’s air and missile defence network

23rd January 2024

The partnership between Northrop Grumann and Japan's Mitsubishi Electric will set out to integrate advanced solutions facilitating seamless sharing of target information among the Japanese Army.
Naval Warfare

Turkish Navy looks to advance maritime power with 2024 fleet expansion

22nd January 2024

Turkish Navy has ambitious plans to expand and modernize its fleet with new warships, submarines, drones and missiles in 2024.
Air Warfare

Taiwan to widen seven air force runways

22nd January 2024

By widening seven military runways, the East Asian island’s Ministry of National Defense has anticipated Chinese missile strikes and will increase its air force’s ability to counterstrike.
Training

US Air Force awards HII $197 million synthetic environment training contract

19th January 2024

The contract will maintain, support and provide joint training in a synthetic environment across combatant commands.
Training

Just released: Military Training Technology Report 2024 now available to read

18th January 2024

How 3D visualisation tools are leveraging synthetic terrain and XR headsets to transform mission planning
Naval Warfare

Brazilian Navy looks to ‘homemade’ solutions to replace decommissioned ships

18th January 2024

A “Made in Brazil” mantra has been adopted by the Brazilian Navy to secure the future of its fleet following the decommissioning of approximately 40% of the service’s ships.
Digital Battlespace

US Space Defence Agency awards $2.5 billion for missile defence satellites

17th January 2024

The Tracking Layer (TL) will deliver a global constellation of infrared missile warning and missile tracking satellites. The constellation will consist of approximately 270 operational Transport and Tracking Layer satellites.
Defence Notes

Volvo agrees to sell French vehicle maker Arquus

16th January 2024

French vehicle manufacturer Arquus has been purchased by John Cockerill Defense which has a focus on turrets.
Air Warfare

Sky high diplomacy: Saudi Arabia's fighter jet puzzle entangles Eurofighter, Rafale and global alliances

16th January 2024

Saudi Arabia faces a juncture in aerial diplomacy as Germany's approval of a potential Eurofighter Typhoon deal introduces fresh possibilities and uncertainties, prompting the kingdom to weigh the Eurofighter against the appealing alternative of the Dassault Rafale.
Naval Warfare

Peruvian Navy boosted by shipyard SIMA’s progress

9th January 2024

SIMA has been manufacturing vessels and modernising submarines to expand the capabilities of the Peruvian Navy’s fleet.
Air Warfare

Raytheon awarded $345 million for StormBreaker missile

5th January 2024

The StormBreaker winged munition autonomously can detect and classify moving targets in poor visibility situations caused by darkness, bad weather, smoke or obscured environmental conditions.
Defence Notes

Norway improves support chain for Ukraine as US sends more weapons

3rd January 2024

As the Ukraine-Russia war enters its third year, both Norway and the US have continued to commit support with the Nordic country improving ease of supply and the US sending $250 million more in equipment.