Defence Notes - Page 29

Naval Warfare

Navigating change: How market trends are shaping the future of naval defence (analysis)

As defence markets shift to meet new demands, the naval sector has found itself at the centre of a transformative wave, driven by geopolitical shifts, the need for rapid technological advancement, and a redefined approach to maritime power projection.

Naval Warfare

Taiwan reinvigorates its asymmetrical approach to naval warfare

The threat from China has prompted Taiwan’s naval forces to shift from traditional naval structures to a more balanced strategy blending asymmetric defences with conventional platforms.

Air Warfare

UK, Japan and Italy discuss potential to bring other countries into GCAP programme

At the G20 summit in Brazil, the three countries reaffirmed their commitment to the trilateral Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), with a nod given to potentially widening the participation out to other countries.

Air Warfare

Analysis: UK government goes on decommissioning spree to balance defence budget

UK defence secretary John Healey has announced the cancellation and decommissioning of naval and air force platforms to enable the government to “re-invest money in the armed forces” ahead of the upcoming Strategic Defence Review.

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Naval Warfare

Future Naval Strike Missile to have land and sea attack capabilities

25th May 2023

A joint Norwegian-German project to develop a Future Naval Strike Missile (FNSM) will produce a weapon with both sea and land strike capabilities, Shephard understands.
Defence Notes

Amentum to provide ground support for US Navy hypersonic development

25th May 2023

The US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Strategic Systems Hardware Division (GXW) has awarded Amentum a five-year contract with a potential value of $70 million. …
Digital Battlespace

L3Harris contracted for mobility research to inform autonomous systems development

25th May 2023

L3Harris has been contracted by the US Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity to carry out human mobility modelling and simulation to support development of future autonomous systems.
Naval Warfare

Indo-Pacific-geared corvette design unveiled by Abu Dhabi Ship Building

24th May 2023

At the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2023) event in Malaysia, Emirati shipbuilder Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has unveiled a new 92m corvette design.
Naval Warfare

Sweden buys new amphibious artillery platforms

23rd May 2023

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has contracted Swede Ship Marine for eight naval artillery platforms for use by the country's amphibious forces.
Naval Warfare

Naval Engineering Technology Report 2023 released

22nd May 2023

How digital engineering is revolutionising naval vessel design and support.
Air Warfare

US courts secret bids for next generation air dominance fighter jet project

22nd May 2023

On 18 May, The US Air Force released a classified solicitation to industry for a contract to work on the service’s future fighter jet being developed under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) project.
Defence Notes

Why delays in approving the FY2024 budget can widen the gap between Chinese and US capabilities

19th May 2023

Naval shipbuilding and restocking key munitions, as well as development projects, may be directly impacted by short-term funding measures.
Naval Warfare

Japan continues development of railguns, despite doubts over their effectiveness

15th May 2023

Japan continues to invest in railguns, even though questions remain over their practical utility.
Defence Notes

SOF Week 2023: USSOCOM chief highlights special forces lessons learned from Ukraine relationship

15th May 2023

USSOCOM Commander Gen Bryan P Fenton has highlighted the importance of relationship-building between US SOF and their Ukrainian counterparts since 2014.
Air Warfare

How Ukraine's UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles can disrupt Russian forces

11th May 2023

The UK has today confirmed that it is supplying Ukraine with the MBDA-developed Storm Shadow missile.
Defence Notes

Miltrade ready to expand regionally, says Singaporean SME's CEO

10th May 2023

At IMDEX Asia 2023, the CEO of Singaporean SME Miltrade said his company was ready to expand its business into the wider region.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: USSOCOM outlines acquisition priorities (video)

10th May 2023

The Acquisition Executive for U.S. Special Operations Command outlines his priorities and requirements.
Naval Warfare

Colombia's COTECMAR commences construction of new OPV

10th May 2023

The Colombian shipbuilding corporation COTECMAR has started the construction of an OPV as the first platform as part of an order for three new ships.
Air Warfare

India looks locally for aircraft MRO facilities

9th May 2023

India would like to promote more MRO by local vendors in order to save money when operating imported military aircraft.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: Helping small companies do business with USSOCOM (video)

9th May 2023

The Small Business Programs initiative had a strong presence throughout SOF Week 2023.
Air Warfare

Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)

9th May 2023

With a multi-million dollar expansion in support of electronic warfare, BAE Systems is driving unparalleled enhancements to the EC-37B. Integrating our innovative Compass Call mission system into the platform enables warfighters to combat advanced threats and support special missions.
Naval Warfare

Australian navy strengthens ship defences and sensors in face of new threats

8th May 2023

With new threats looming, Australia is improving its ship defences against missiles, as well as boosting its submarine detection capacity.
Defence Notes

SOF Week: USSOCOM seeks commercial solutions for contested environments

8th May 2023

The priority is accessing systems and technologies that can improve the communication and decision-making process and enable operations in contested scenarios.