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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USAF expands hypersonic efforts with plans for another prototype

4th May 2020

The USAF has announced plans to commence a hypersonic cruise missile prototype programme on behalf of the DoD, in an effort to foster a scramjet …
Defence Notes

DoD announces winners of DEPSCoR competition

4th May 2020

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has selected six teams, which will receive up to $600,000 over a three-year period, to carry out research and …
Defence Notes

Lockheed Martin joins the GPS Innovation Alliance

4th May 2020

Lockheed Martin has joined the GPS Innovation Alliance (GPSIA), which recognises the importance of GPS to the global economy and is committed to creativity and …
Digital Battlespace

US Army programme blends cyber with traditional EW

3rd May 2020

Lockheed Martin is set to expand its work on the US Army’s Multi-Function Electronic Warfare Air Large (MFEW-AL) programme, with the aim of combining EW …
Digital Battlespace

Russia's satellite-killing capabilities make headway

2nd May 2020

Gen John Raymond, head of US Space Command (USSPACECOM), declared on 15 April that Russia has conducted another direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missile test, although official …
Naval Warfare

FREMM-derived design wins out in USN FFG(X) programme

1st May 2020

The decision by the USN on 30 April to award the contract for the build up to ten of the future FFG(X) guided missile frigates …
Naval Warfare

UK industrial prosperity key to Type 31 programme

1st May 2020

Strengthening the UK’s domestic maritime industry is a ‘key consideration’ of the supplier contract awards being determined by Babcock as part of the Type 31 …
Air Warfare

USAF eyes small flying car fleet by 2030

1st May 2020

The USAF has launched a campaign to enter the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) market, setting a goal to have 30 flying cars in …
Defence Notes

US fixed-wing programmes look to rise above crisis

1st May 2020

Substantial investment by the US DoD in major fighter jet and tanker aircraft programmes — combined with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis — has put …
Defence Notes

PODCAST: Germany’s long-running search for a Tornado replacement, using unmanned platforms for ASW and evaluating kit in the time of COVID-19

1st May 2020

Welcome to Episode 17 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Air Warfare

US attack helicopters for Manila – will it or won’t it?

1st May 2020

The Philippine Air Force’s (PAF's) desire to obtain new dedicated attack helicopters lurched forward on 30 April, when the US State Department announced a potential …
Naval Warfare

Naval Group begins sea trials of SSN Suffren

1st May 2020

Naval Group has announced the start of sea trials for the first Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine manufactured for the French Navy. A total of six …
Naval Warfare

Australia fast-tracks extra patrol boats

1st May 2020

Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds announced on 1 May that her country’s navy would receive six additional Cape-class patrol boats, to be built by Austal. …
Air Warfare

Dassault delivers third upgraded ATL2 maritime patrol aircraft

1st May 2020

Dassault Aviation delivered the third upgraded Atlantique 2 (ATL2) maritime patrol aircraft to the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA), according to a statement made on …
Naval Warfare

China adds to SSBN fleet

1st May 2020

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) celebrated its 71st anniversary on 23 April, and ahead of the milestone commissioned two new Type 094 Jin-class nuclear-powered …
Defence Notes

China rattles India with border exercises and infrastructure build-up

30th April 2020

The frequency and size of aggressive single-service and joint military exercises in the Tibet Autonomous Region, conducted by the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Tibet Military …
Naval Warfare

COVID-19 prompts Poland to reassess naval plans

30th April 2020

The Polish MoD will have to reshape its Technical Modernization Plan and re-evaluate some of its procurement goals, due to the economic crisis that is …
Defence Notes

Spain amends legislation on foreign military deals

30th April 2020

Spain’s Council of Ministers approved a new royal decree on 28 April which changes the country’s arms export control regulations with the aim of ensuring …
Defence Notes

DoD invests in medical swab production

30th April 2020

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Puritan Medical Products a $75.5 million investment as part of the Defence Production Act Title 3 funding. …