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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Defence Notes

UK watchdog reveals $22 billion hole in military equipment plan

4th December 2023

The UK National Audit Office (NAO) has delivered a scathing evaluation of the MoD's Equipment Plan for 2023–33, revealing a nearly £17 billion 'blackhole' in the budget.
Defence Notes

India’s Defence Acquisition Council green lights $26.8 billion in spending

4th December 2023

India’s Defence Acquisition Council has unveiled a list of equipment needs and has stipulated that 98% of the contract value must be spent domestically. It added that 50% of the indigenous content should be in the form of material, components and software made in India.
Defence Notes

AUKUS countries look to Pillar 2 as Pillar 1 progresses

4th December 2023

Australia, UK and US to collaborate on maritime autonomy, AI, cyber, hypersonics, quantum and undersea warfare, as Australian officers graduate from US Nuclear Power School.
Air Warfare

UK P-8 Poseidons to get Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedoes

1st December 2023

The UK MoD has confirmed the selection of the BAE Systems Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo as the future torpedo capability for its P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) fleet, alongside the US Navy's Mk54 weapon.
Defence Notes

I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?

29th November 2023

While Washington sees Beijing as its most comprehensive and serious challenger, the Jinping administration has been taking the lead in R&D within certain domains.
Naval Warfare

Future of the South African Navy looks bleak despite new ships entering service

29th November 2023

The commissioning of SAS King Shaka Zulu, a Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel, into the South African Navy masks serious problems for the service as fleet availability falls dangerously low and capability atrophies.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: Collins Aerospace introduces Arcus TM training image generator

28th November 2023

Collins latest solution has combined the company’s rendering and processing tools with gaming technology for aircrew training.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: US Navy considers purchase of Vrgineers carbon fibre MR headset for V-22 pilots

28th November 2023

The new Vrgineers carbon fibre XTAL 3 CAVU mixed-reality headset will attempt to address calculation bottlenecks via high-performance graphical chip and AI ahead of launch in 2024.
Training

Advancing Defense Readiness: The Strategic Edge of Simulation Training

28th November 2023

Enhancing capabilities through simulation training fosters effective advancement and equips forces for evolving environments.
Defence Notes

I/ITSEC 2023: FY 2024 budget should not be approved this year, claim US lawmakers

28th November 2023

US congressmen also expect reductions in the Pentagon’s defence proposal for the next fiscal year.
Defence Notes

I/ITSEC 2023: Vrgineers launches new mixed-reality headset

23rd November 2023

Mixed reality technology is gaining momentum in the simulation industry – especially in pilot training environment – and has been expected to surpass the usage of standard projection-based simulators.
Defence Notes

Ireland commits to major equipment procurement schedules

23rd November 2023

The Irish Defence Forces has a range of challenges to overcome including discontent in sections of the forces, a need for cultural change, pay rates and equipment shortfalls. An implementation plan released 21 November has, however, provided projected timelines for change and procurement.
Naval Warfare

Thales Australia wins $1.3 billion navy maintenance contract

22nd November 2023

A contract to provide maintenance and support for Australia’s naval fleet in Sydney will create more than 900 jobs and boost Australia's sovereign naval shipbuilding industrial capability.
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin joins radar research consortium ahead of Finland’s F-35 procurement

22nd November 2023

Lockheed Martin and VTT will lead a consortium of Finnish defence and technology companies to develop signals intelligence technologies for the F-35 and other defence applications.
Air Warfare

Boeing shifts towards low-rate MH-139A Grey Wolf production

21st November 2023

Boeing's progress in the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter programme have marked a milestone in the transition toward low-rate initial production, following the delivery of the final test aircraft to the US Air Force.
Naval Warfare

Italy finally funds naval missile projects

17th November 2023

The Italian MoD’s multi-year programme documents (DPP) detailing its current and planned acquisition projects has provided new details of funding for its 2023–25 naval missile programmes.
Air Warfare

US approves South Korean US$52.1 million Sidewinder missiles deal

16th November 2023

Raytheon Missiles and Defense will provide dozens of AIM-9X Sidewinder Tactical and Training Missiles for the South Korean military.
Digital Battlespace

Eventide Communications' NexLog DX-FIPS recorders achieve JITC certification

16th November 2023

Reliability and security remain at the forefront of technology considerations in the rapidly evolving defence communications industry.
Defence Notes

Honeywell deal aims to improve ‘mission readiness’ of Indonesia’s armed forces

16th November 2023

Honeywell to extend support to Indonesian defence industry following four decades of collaboration with the country’s military sectors.