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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

Lockheed Martin pledges support for supply chain

27th March 2020

Lockheed Martin is investing millions of dollars to support small and medium-sized enterprises within their supply chain as well as NGOs working to stem the …
Land Warfare

Brazilian Army improves air defence of the Amazon area

27th March 2020

The Brazilian Army is increasing efforts to protect the Amazon area with the procurement of man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS) for the 12th Jungle Anti-Aircraft Artillery …
Defence Notes

Rolls-Royce reports business as usual for defence

27th March 2020

Rolls-Royce’s defence division has been designated as a key supplier for the UK military, and hence it will not be forced to close due to …
Defence Notes

PODCAST: Chinese military modernisation, German defence procurement and ‘leading from home’ in a COVID-19 world

27th March 2020

Welcome to Episode 12 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 …
Defence Notes

Embraer approached to produce ventilators for Brazil

27th March 2020

Embraer is working with other defence and aerospace companies to produce ventilators and medical equipment to support the Brazil’s efforts to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. …
Defence Notes

UK Defence Committee extends policy review evidence deadline

27th March 2020

The UK Defence Select Committee has extended the deadline for industry leaders to submit written evidence to its Integrated Security, Defence and Foreign Policy Review. …
Defence Notes

Saab not feeling ‘immediate consequences’ of coronavirus crisis

26th March 2020

Manufacturer Saab has said that it will not speculate on how the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic will disrupt company plans or financial expectations, but confirmed that the Gripen …
Naval Warfare

Entire crew of USN carrier to be tested for COVID-19

26th March 2020

The USN’s USS Theodore Roosevelt is heading to Guam where it will remain pierside while the entire crew is tested for the COVID-19 virus after …
Defence Notes

NATO AN-124 transports medical supplies to Eastern Europe

26th March 2020

A NATO-operated Antonov An-124 transport aircraft has transported 48t of medical supplies to Bratislava Airport from Tianjin, China. The medical supplies are being sent to …
Naval Warfare

RN shadows seven Russian warships off UK coast

26th March 2020

The UK RN confirmed on 26 March that it has been shadowing seven Russian naval vessels in the English Channel and North Sea following ‘unusually …
Naval Warfare

FFG(X) programme fails to adhere to sustainment guidance

26th March 2020

The USN’s FFG(X) programme could suffer the same sustainment cost overruns during the service lifetime of the type as has been found for previous classes of warships, …
Defence Notes

First Pentagon employee tests positive for COVID-19

26th March 2020

A US Marine stationed at the Pentagon has tested positive for coronavirus. The case was confirmed by the Department of Defense (DoD) on 24 March …
Defence Notes

France allocates military resources to Operation Resilience

26th March 2020

President Emmanuel Macron launched the French Army’s Operation Resilience during a visit to Mulhouse. Operation Resilience ‘will be entirely devoted to aid and support the …
Air Warfare

Russian Su-27 goes missing over Black Sea

26th March 2020

The Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed that at 20:10 on 25 March, a Russian Aerospace Forces Su-27 fighter jet disappeared from radar above the Black …
Naval Warfare

Maya aids Japanese BMD

26th March 2020

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned the first of two Maya-class destroyers in Yokohama on 19 March. JS Maya (DDG-179) is a guided missile …
Defence Notes

South America takes on coronavirus

25th March 2020

South America’s defence sector has increased its efforts in the regional fight against the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. In Colombia, the Science and Technology Corporation …
Naval Warfare

NATO maritime group begins Black Sea deployment

25th March 2020

Three vessels assigned to Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG-2) have passed through the Turkish Straits and entered the Black Sea. The Turkish Yavuz/Barbaros-class frigate TCG …
Digital Battlespace

US continues effort to harden UAVs against electromagnetic attack

25th March 2020

DARPA is bringing its Collaborative Operations in Denied Environments (CODE) initiative to a conclusion, with the programme transitioning to the USN. CODE was one of …
Defence Notes

French Army sets up first EMR for COVID-19 patients

25th March 2020

The French Army has set up the first military resuscitation element (EMR) in response to the growing number of COVID-19 coronavirus patients in France. The …