Defence Notes

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.

Land Warfare

Viettel acts as dominant force in Vietnam’s military modernisation

Vietnam defence manufacturer Viettel, traditionally known for radar and communications equipment, has been moving into new areas including kinetic weapons and loitering munitions.

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Land Warfare

No plans for additional order of Austrian BvS10s

10th July 2019

As the first fleet of 32 Austrian BvS10 all-terrain vehicles (ATV) edge towards Initial Operational Capability (IOC) doubts have been cast as to whether there will …
Defence Notes

UK seeks Directed Energy Weapons demonstrators

10th July 2019

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has published a Prior Information Notice to begin work on the development of three Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) as …
Naval Warfare

HMAS Sirius deploys to Southwest Pacific

10th July 2019

The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Sirius has deployed to Fiji marking the beginning of a six-month programme of official activities throughout the region. Along with …
Naval Warfare

LCS returns to Asia in tight-lipped deployment

10th July 2019

After a 19-month hiatus, the USN’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) returned to Singapore, this time deploying the Independence-class USS Montgomery (LCS 8). Montgomery called into …
Land Warfare

Talisman Sabre 2019: US demonstrates HIMARS rapid-insertion capability down under

9th July 2019

A day after Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 kicked off, the largest ever in the biennial exercise series, US and Australian militaries combined to demonstrate a …
Naval Warfare

Opinion: Russia's reducing naval might

8th July 2019

The Russian Navy has unveiled its latest plans to build two helicopter carriers (LPH) over the next 10 years, which will form the basis of …
Digital Battlespace

UK's new weapon location system project becomes Serpens

8th July 2019

The new Next Generation Weapon Locating System (NGWLS) project, introduced by the UK MoD at DVD 2018, will now be known under a new name, …
Military Logistics

Rolls-Royce awarded £85 million to support RN Type 23 engine

8th July 2019

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Rolls-Royce £85 million to support of the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate engines. This is for the provision of …
Land Warfare

Russia reveals all-new 120mm self-propelled gun

5th July 2019

The 120-mm 2S42 Lotos self-propelled gun (SPG) for Russia’s elite Airborne Troops branch was shown to the public for the first time at Army-2019 defence …
Defence Notes

Podcast: Chinese military kit in Hong Kong, artificial intelligence on the battlefield and all the news

5th July 2019

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Naval Warfare

Lockheed awarded contract for LRASM work

5th July 2019

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract order worth some $175 million to update the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) for the US Navy. This order …
Naval Warfare

Admiral Nakhimov upgrade faces additional delay

4th July 2019

The protracted deep upgrade of Russian Navy’s nuclear-powered guided missile heavy cruiser Admiral Nakhimov is set to incur another delay. The vessel is the third …
Defence Notes

Erdogan says US refusal to deliver F-35 jets would be 'robbery'

4th July 2019

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey said it would be 'robbery' for the US to deny Turkey the F-35 fighter jets it has bought, according …
Naval Warfare

Romania selects Gowind-class corvettes

4th July 2019

Romania has selected Naval Group and Santierul Naval Constanta (SNC) to build four new Gowind-class multi-mission corvettes, to modernise the T22 frigates, and to create …
Digital Battlespace

Electrical engineer found guilty in China weapons tech export plot

4th July 2019

An electrical engineer in California has been convicted for his role in a scheme to export sensitive electronics with military uses to China, the US …
Defence Notes

Philippine Air Force anticipates new assets

4th July 2019

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) celebrated its 72nd anniversary at the Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base on 2 July, and its commanding general Lt Gen …
Military Logistics

Insight: Still on track

4th July 2019

Whilst an understated part of global militaries’ vehicle portfolios, railway transportation still forms a backbone for the transportation of goods, services, personnel and national duties. …
Military Logistics

Kongsberg and NDLO sign two defence support agreements

4th July 2019

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) have signed two cooperation agreements. This first is a letter of intent for possible …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Frequentis contracted for control system for MQ-25 Stingray

4th July 2019

Frequentis has been awarded a $8.45 million firm-fixed-price contract for work related to the MD-5A unmanned carrier aviation mission control system for the US Navy’s …