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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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Russia will not postpone spring draft over coronavirus fears

23rd March 2020

The Russian Armed Forces is proceeding with its spring draft between 1 April and 15 July, despite the ongoing global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Defence minister …
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Taiwan, an island nation under siege

20th March 2020

Few countries are more bullied or ostracised than Taiwan. Whether it is militarily, diplomatically or internationally, China has successfully forced Taiwan into the far-flung outer …
Naval Warfare

Russian naval revamp to continue unabated

20th March 2020

Representatives of the Russian MoD and the General Staff have insisted to Shephard that the country’s naval modernisation programme will proceed as planned, despite a …
Naval Warfare

Ares to build 122 patrol boats for Turkish Coast Guard

20th March 2020

Ares Shipyard is providing 122 fast patrol boats (FPB) to the Turkish Coast Guard as part of a programme which is nearing the end of …
Naval Warfare

General Dynamics gains contract modification for USS South Dakota build

20th March 2020

General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a $7.31 million contract modification for planning and execution of the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN …
Naval Warfare

Lockheed Martin to make more USN Trident II D5 missiles

20th March 2020

The USN on 19 March awarded Lockheed Martin a $601.33 million contract modification to produce Trident II D5 ballistic missiles and support deployed systems. Lockheed …
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Podcast: COVID-19 impact accelerates, Swedish defence minister interview, and Brazil enhances Guarani

20th March 2020

Welcome to Episode 11 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 …
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DoD calls on National Guard for help in health crisis

20th March 2020

The Department of Defense (DoD) has activated 2,050 National Guard personnel in 27 states to help support efforts to stem the spread of coronavirus in …
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UK MoD sets up COVID Support Force and halts Iraq training

19th March 2020

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed 10,000 military personnel on high readiness as part of a COVID Support Force to support public services. This …
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COVID-19 will deliver lasting ramifications

19th March 2020

The COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, dominating global news cycles and completely reshaping how nations are governed. Across the world, lockdowns, transport bans …
Naval Warfare

Damen completes CMS for latest Indonesian guided-missile frigate

19th March 2020

Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) and PT PAL have installed and tested the Tacticos combat management system (CMS) for the Indonesian Navy’s KRI Gusti Ngurah Rai. …
Naval Warfare

Netherlands considers military deployment against COVID-19

19th March 2020

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has said that the country’s armed forces will provide support to health professionals where and when necessary, to help deal …
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Flight tests are central for US in hypersonic arms race

18th March 2020

The US military is preparing a crucial flight test of a hypersonic weapon this spring, as part of a ramped-up campaign to develop and field …
Naval Warfare

UK shipyards prepare for COVID-19 virus

18th March 2020

As the COVID-19 virus continues to influence businesses across Europe, naval shipbuilders are having to determine how to react to and prepare for a worsening …
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Defence awakens to European COVID-19 nightmare

18th March 2020

The impact of COVID-19 has caused widespread disruption to the European defence industry which has introduced exceptional operational measures to protect the health of armed forces personnel, …
Naval Warfare

PN to receive its first Jose Rizal frigate in April

18th March 2020

The Philippine Navy (PN) expects delivery of its first missile frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), in the third or fourth week of April 2020, according …
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Spain clears the way for North Macedonia to join NATO

18th March 2020

Spain’s Senate on 17 March approved the accession of North Macedonia into NATO, clearing the way for the Balkan country to become the 30th member …
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COVID-19 vaccine approved for trials, says Chinese military

18th March 2020

The Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced on 18 March that a vaccine for the COVID-19 coronavirus, developed by the Academy of Military Medical …
Air Warfare

Hindustan Aeronautics carries out first flight of LCA SP-21

18th March 2020

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) completed the maiden flight of the first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in Final Operational Clearance standard SP-21 in Bangalore on 17 …