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

The role of machine learning in a new era of asymmetric warfare (sponsored)

3rd September 2019

This video and article is brought to you by L3Harris.What benefit does machine learning give us in the battlespace? How can we use it ethically …
Land Warfare

US Army awards hypersonic weapon development contracts

3rd September 2019

The US Army has awarded contracts for system supply related to the development of a land-based hypersonic weapon capability. Dynetics Technical Solutions (DTS) has been …
Defence Notes

Comment: Mysterious ship offloads military cargo in Hong Kong

3rd September 2019

In the hours of darkness of 28 August, a large Chinese cargo ship disgorged unknown amounts of troops and military equipment at Stonecutters Island Naval …
Digital Battlespace

Command and control in the space domain has never been more crucial (sponsored)

2nd September 2019

This video and article is brought to you by L3Harris. How can we ensure freedom of action in space operations in an increasingly congested environment …
Defence Notes

Using cyber and electronic warfare to keep pace with adversaries (sponsored)

2nd September 2019

This video and article is brought to you by L3Harris.Our adversaries are using the information domain, social media and COTS technologies to create an advantage, …
Defence Notes

US, ASEAN kick off first joint naval drills

2nd September 2019

The US and ten Southeast Asian countries kicked off maritime drills on Monday, as part of a joint exercise extending into the flashpoint South China …
Naval Warfare

US authorises SM-3 sale to Japan

2nd September 2019

The US government has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Japan of up to 73 Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA vessel-based surface-to-air missile systems …
Defence Notes

Hybrid Adaptive Networks to securely connect the warfighter (sponsored)

2nd September 2019

This video is brought to you by Viasat The battlefield of the future will require a resilient communications architecture for Multi-Domain Command and Control (MDC2) …
Defence Notes

Podcast: Best bits: Chinese military kit in Hong Kong, naval market trends and the US Navy’s response to the cyber threat

30th August 2019

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Defence Notes

Japan defence ministry seeks record budget

30th August 2019

Japan's defence ministry on 30 August requested a record $50.3 billion budget to fund purchases of fighter jets and missile defence as the country eyes …
Naval Warfare

Qinetiq to carry out vessel signature collection for Royal Navy

30th August 2019

Qinetiq has won a £18.7 million Operational Assessment of Signatures Informing Susceptibility (OASIS) contract to provide data collection services to help reduce the acoustic and …
Defence Notes

Seeing the complete air/ground Link 16 picture (sponsored video)

29th August 2019

This video is brought to you by Viasat. Whether you are a single dismounted warfighter or a pilot supporting the fight from the sky, you …
Naval Warfare

Russian coastal force moves through first modernisation phase

29th August 2019

Russia's coast guard has completed the first stage of an extensive modernisation effort which has seen the regeneration of its coastal defence fleet, according to …
Naval Warfare

US approves torpedo sale for Seoul's P-8s

29th August 2019

The US State Department has authorised a possible Foreign Military Sale for 31 MK 54 lightweight torpedoes to the South Korea to equip its navy’s …
Digital Battlespace

DSIT to provide bow-mounted ASW sonar for undisclosed navy

29th August 2019

DSIT Solutions has signed a contract with an undisclosed navy for the supply of its bow-mounted sonar (BMS) anti-submarine warfare (ASW) system. DSIT's ASW systems …
Naval Warfare

China cancels US ship port call amid tensions

28th August 2019

China has refused another planned port call by a US warship amid soaring tensions between the Pacific powers on trade, a US official said on …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon awarded NGJ-MB support work

28th August 2019

Raytheon has been awarded a $74 million contract modification to deliver pre-operational support for the US Navy’s Next Generation Jammer-Mid Band pod. This contract covers …
Defence Notes

First Brazilian Gripen takes flight

28th August 2019

Saab has carried out the maiden flight of the first Gripen E fighter for the Brazilian air force. The 65min sortie of aircraft 39-6001 was …
Uncrewed Vehicles

LRIP contract award for USN Knifefish UUV

28th August 2019

General Dynamics Mission Systems has been awarded $44.6 million contract modification to enter into low-rate initial production for the US Navy's Knifefish unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV). …