Defence Notes

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.

Uncrewed Vehicles

Shaping the future of defence: What 2025 holds for the global drone market

The UAV market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with innovations in technology and battlefield applications driving demand across military sectors. From the battlefields of Ukraine to NATO exercises and beyond, drones are transforming how wars are fought and supported.

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Defence Notes

Podcast: Key military helicopter programmes, the space domain and a spotlight on defence export controls

15th November 2019

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Naval Warfare

HMAS Sirius arrives in Vietnam

15th November 2019

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel HMAS Sirius has arrived in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, as part its East Asia deployment. The replenishment vessel travelled from …
Defence Notes

Opinion: The PLA is full of contradictions

15th November 2019

If anyone was watching television or YouTube footage of the 70th anniversary parade by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Beijing on 1 October, it …
Naval Warfare

Israel Shipyards to design new Reshef class

14th November 2019

Israel Shipyards will design the Israel Navy’s new Reshef class combat vessel under an agreement with the Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on 13 …
Defence Notes

RAF Typhoons arrive in Iceland

14th November 2019

Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons from 1(Fighter) Squadron have arrived in Iceland to carry out the Icelandic NATO Air Policing Mission.The fighters will spend the …
Naval Warfare

Inside France’s frigate factory

13th November 2019

As the finishing touches are put to Alsace – the seventh FREMM frigate being built for the French Navy – manufacturer Naval Group has moved …
Defence Notes

D&S 2019: Indonesia eyes US and Russian fighters

13th November 2019

The Indonesian Air Force is ogling new Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 72 fighters from the US to boost its aerial capability as part of the …
Naval Warfare

D&S 2019: Singapore achieves final Independence

13th November 2019

ST Engineering handed over the last of eight Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessels (LMV), one that is christened Fearless, to the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) …
Defence Notes

D&S 2019: India looks east to strengthen bilateral cooperation

13th November 2019

Bilateral cooperation between India and Thailand received a new fillip when Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks in Bangkok with his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha …
Naval Warfare

D&S 2019: LCS delays throw Malaysian navy plans into turmoil

13th November 2019

Malaysia’s troubled Maharaja Lela-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) continues to face further delays, with Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu disclosing in parliament on 29 October that …
Defence Notes

D&S 2019: Thai defence industry receives shot in the arm

13th November 2019

The Thai armed forces are emphasising greater coordination with government agencies and commercial enterprises to support R&D; for equipment that can be produced domestically and …
Land Warfare

Raytheon working on Subterranean Surveillance project

13th November 2019

Raytheon is working on a DARPA Subterranean Surveillance project to create new methods for detecting buried explosives using synthetic biology.Under its DARPA contract, Raytheon is …
Naval Warfare

HMAS Hobart trains with JMSDF

13th November 2019

The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Hobart has completed the initial phase of its first operational deployment, engaging with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as …
Land Warfare

EDA to take forward CBRN surveillance project

12th November 2019

The European Defence Agency (EDA) will support the development of the PESCO CBRN Surveillance as a Service (CBRN SaaS) project as an agency initiative, the …
Naval Warfare

RAN landing helicopter docks achieve FOC

12th November 2019

The Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of landing helicopter docks have achieved final operational capability, the Australian Department of Defence announced on 12 November. The two …
Naval Warfare

RAN's third destroyer completes sea trials

12th November 2019

The Royal Australian Navy’s third Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), NUSHIP Sydney, has completed sea trials, the Australian Department of Defence announced on 9 November. Final …
Naval Warfare

Egypt's burgeoning submarine fleet draws attention

11th November 2019

Israel is likely monitoring Egypt’s growing subsurface capabilities as the latter country seeks to expand its submarine fleet, potentially through the procurement of Chinese-made boats, …
Defence Notes

Kongsberg signs Japan follow-on JSM contract

11th November 2019

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a follow-on contract with Japan to supply the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for its fleet of F-35 combat aircraft. …
Defence Notes

Turkish defence industry eyes opportunity in Ukraine

11th November 2019

Major Turkish defence companies are increasingly looking to position themselves in the Ukrainian market, attempting to promote their products and services countrywide and partnering with …