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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

Recent Syria strikes hint at Israeli use of surface-to-surface missiles

7th February 2020

Syrian state media announced that air defence systems were activated on 5 February in an attempt to intercept Israeli missiles over Damascus. The attack was …
Defence Notes

DefExpo 2020: India trumpets its supposed ascent with ASAT missile

7th February 2020

The largest item in the Defence Research & Development Organisation’s (DRDO) outdoor corral at DefExpo 2020 was an anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon. This pride of the …
Military Logistics

Singapore Airshow 2020: Indian military to synergise MRO with civil facilities

7th February 2020

The Indian military is moving ahead to expand the outsourcing of MRO of non-sensitive defence equipment. A senior Indian Air Force (IAF) engineer, on the …
Air Warfare

DefExpo 2020: Indian air worthiness changes promise disarray for military

7th February 2020

India’s new military projects such as trainers, transporters and fighters, as well as upgrade programmes, could face disruption following a recent directive by the Bengaluru-based …
Uncrewed Vehicles

DefExpo 2020: IAI cements UAV ties in India

6th February 2020

IAI strengthened its hand with the Indian military by signing an MoU with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Dynamatic Technologies Limited (DTL) on 5 February, …
Naval Warfare

Thales selected as Type 31 mission systems integrator

6th February 2020

Thales has been selected as the mission systems integrator for the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate programme, the company announced on 6 February.The company will …
Defence Notes

Opinion: Transatlantic relationship enters an uncertain phase

6th February 2020

The decision by the UK government to approve the use of Huawei technology in “non-core” parts of the new national 5G network has been met …
Defence Notes

IAI, BEL sign MoU for Indian air defence system support

6th February 2020

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) with India’s Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to support air-defence systems in …
Digital Battlespace

DefExpo 2020: India crafts a suite of special mission aircraft

6th February 2020

In India the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on several projects to give the Indian Air Force (IAF) dedicated special mission aircraft …
Naval Warfare

DefExpo 2020: MBDA launches missile bids in India

6th February 2020

MBDA has a half-century-long history of missile cooperation in India, and the next step on the journey was a recent bid by L&T; MBDA Missile …
Training

Singapore Airshow 2020: Indian Navy rotary training may migrate to light twins

6th February 2020

When the Naval Utility Helicopter (NUH) replaces the Alouette, will basic training also migrate to light twins? This question was recently posed by Shephard to …
Naval Warfare

HNoMS Otto Sverdrup takes command of NATO's SNMG1

5th February 2020

The Royal Norwegian Navy’s HNoMS Otto Sverdrup has departed on its seven-month mission as flagship for NATO's standing naval fleet SNMG1. The frigate will patrol …
Naval Warfare

USS Fitzgerald sails for at-sea testing

5th February 2020

The US Navy guided-missile destroyer damaged during a collision in 2017 has sailed for at-sea testing following a two-year restoration and modernisation programme. USS Fitzgerald …
Air Warfare

Hub-and-spoke approach for USAF in Asia-Pacific

5th February 2020

The US Air Force (USAF) is adapting its air and cyber operations in the Asia-Pacific region to a more distributed approach given that the location …
Naval Warfare

Shaft line repairs: Accuracy is everything (sponsored video)

5th February 2020

This video is brought to you by Wärtsilä. Shaft lines can endure a range of problems, from everyday wear and tear to serious accidents. While …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Autonomously-controlled Growlers fly at Patuxent River

5th February 2020

Autonomously-controlled EA-18G Growlers have been flown at Naval Air Station Patuxent River by Boeing and the US Navy. The flights, conducted during the Navy Warfare …
Air Warfare

First RAF P-8 Poseidon arrives in country

5th February 2020

The Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) first P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has arrived in the UK, the Ministry of Defence announced on 4 February. The …
Naval Warfare

Asia-Pacific submarine proliferation creates parallel market in counter-subsurface capabilities

5th February 2020

Submarine proliferation continues to be significant factors for operators, industry and planners in the Asia-Pacific region, as a burgeoning demand for such capabilities is driving …
Naval Warfare

Singapore Airshow 2020: India moves on arming nuclear submarine

5th February 2020

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired India’s first submarine-launched ballistic missile, the K4 SLBM, from underwater on 19 January. Measuring 10m long …