Defence Notes

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.

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.

Incoming Irish government backs plans for larger defence force

It has been more than six weeks since the Irish general election. After long negotiations, a coalition of two of the three largest parties and independents has resulted in a Programme for Government (PfG) which will form the basis of a government almost guaranteed to be formed on 22 January.

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Honeywell sees ‘room for growth’ in Asia-Pacific

27th November 2019

Honeywell predicts growing demand to modernise military aircraft fleets in Asia-Pacific. Air forces around the region have ageing aircraft fleets, and this is boosting demand …
Defence Notes

Raytheon receives Paveway contract modification

26th November 2019

Raytheon has received a contract modification from the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center for the Paveway family of weapons.The $386 million modification covers …
Defence Notes

Helicopter collision in Mali kills 13 French soldiers

26th November 2019

Thirteen soldiers from France's Barkhane force in Mali were killed when two helicopters collided during an operation against jihadists in the country's north, the Elysee …
Defence Notes

Trump interventions undercut Pentagon leadership

26th November 2019

The US President Donald Trump's interventions in the country’s military policy, from reversing a US Navy SEAL's demotion to withdrawal from Syria to a transgender …
Naval Warfare

RAAF P-8A completes Middle East mission

25th November 2019

The Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft that deployed to the Middle East in October has completed its mission successfully, the Australian Department of …
Naval Warfare

HMS Cattistock completes SNMCG1 operations

25th November 2019

The Royal Navy’s HMS Cattistock has completed its deployment with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCG1), returning to HM Naval Base Portsmouth on 23 …
Naval Warfare

Iran says VLS being installed on Mowj-class destroyer

25th November 2019

Iran has announced that it is installing a VLS onboard the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) destroyer Dena, ahead of stated plans to introduce …
Naval Warfare

Babcock weapon discharge system for Attack class subs

25th November 2019

Naval Group has selected Babcock International to design the weapon discharge system for the Royal Australian Navy’s Attack class submarines. The weapon discharge system will …
Defence Notes

Meteor missile for KF-X fighter

25th November 2019

MBDA will integrate the Meteor air-to-air missile onto the KF-X future Korean fighter aircraft under a contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced on 22 …
Defence Notes

Northrop Grumman opens Poland office

25th November 2019

Northrop Grumman has opened a new facility in Warsaw, Poland, the company announced on 21 November. Poland became Northrop Grumman’s first international customer for the …
Naval Warfare

First Italian Navy PPA begins trials

22nd November 2019

OCCAR has announced the First Sea Going of the Italian Navy’s first Pattugliatori Polivalenti d'Altura (PPA)-class multipurpose offshore patrol ship.The vessel undertook the journey in …
Defence Notes

Podcast: All the news from the Dubai Air Show and unmanned developments in the air and on the ground

22nd November 2019

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Land Warfare

Australia requests JCREW equipment

22nd November 2019

Australia has requested Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (JCREW) systems from the US government, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on 20 …
Naval Warfare

China condemns US navy sail-by in disputed waters

22nd November 2019

China on Friday accused the US of ‘provocative’ conduct after two US warships sailed near islands claimed by Beijing this week, adding to tensions between …
Naval Warfare

Naval Group opens Singapore R&D centre

22nd November 2019

Naval Group opened a new Research and Development (R&D;) centre in Singapore on 21 November.The centre will focus Naval Group’s strategic naval defence research in …
Defence Notes

Dubai Airshow 2019: Standoff Weapon certification for F-35A nears completion

22nd November 2019

Munitions manufacturer Raytheon has confirmed it is anticipating F-35A airworthiness certification for the guided Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) before the end of 2019, a development …
Defence Notes

Germany's latest industry developments (video)

21st November 2019

Watch a summary of the latest developments in the German Defence Industry. Land On land KMW has begun deliveries to Denmark and Germany of the …
Naval Warfare

India requests MK 45 naval guns

21st November 2019

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale of MK 45 naval guns to India.India has requested up to …
Naval Warfare

US Navy accepts USNS Miguel Keith

21st November 2019

The US Navy accepted delivery of USNS Miguel Keith on 15 November for Military Sealift Command. The navy's third Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) vessel, Miguel …