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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Digital Battlespace

Harris to supply radios to New Zealand Army

10th May 2019

New Zealand announced in Q1 2019 that Harris Defence Australia had been chosen to deliver a new tactical communications network for the New Zealand Army, …
Naval Warfare

IMDEX Asia 2019: New OPV design to complement Israel Shipyards' existing portfolio

10th May 2019

Israel Shipyards will unveil a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) design at IMDEX Asia in Singapore – dubbed the OPV-45 – as the company looks …
Defence Notes

Insight: Pentagon reports on China’s military might

10th May 2019

On 2 May, the Pentagon released its annual report to the US Congress on China’s military. Entitled ‘Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic …
Naval Warfare

IMDEX Asia 2019: First Taiwanese submarine to be ready in 2026

10th May 2019

Taiwan’s Indigenous Defense Submarines (IDS) will be built in a new facility inside the grounds of the CSBC Corporation in Kaohsiung harbour in southern Taiwan, …
Naval Warfare

US aircraft carrier passes Suez Canal on Gulf deployment

9th May 2019

American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln passed through the Suez Canal on 9 May, Egyptian authorities said, as a US strike group heads towards the …
Defence Notes

US ends support for Japan crashed fighter jet search

9th May 2019

The US Navy has ended operations assisting Japan's search for a stealth fighter jet that crashed in the Pacific, after some of its debris was …
Naval Warfare

Sea-Air-Space 2019: VT Halter Marine to kick off work on US icebreaker

9th May 2019

VT Halter Marine, the newly selected prime contractor for the US Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter (PSC), will soon host a five-day meeting with government’s …
Defence Notes

Opinion: A career on the rocks

9th May 2019

'Gavin who?' This was a common question on his appointment to the MoD as Secretary of State for Defence in late 2017. The intervening 18 …
Defence Notes

USAF tests Minuteman III missile

9th May 2019

The US Air Force has launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) equipped with a test re-entry vehicle from Vandenberg AFB, California, the …
Naval Warfare

UDT Europe 2019: Avon Protection takes a dive with MCM100

9th May 2019

Following its launch in 2017, Avon Protection will showcase its MCM100, a deep diving (100m CE rated), air and mixed gas, electronic control rebreather at …
Naval Warfare

US Navy, Raytheon test Excalibur N5 munitions

9th May 2019

Raytheon has completed a new round of successful Excalibur N5 munition test firings with the US Navy at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, the company announced …
Naval Warfare

Sea-Air-Space 2019: US Navy eyes submarine upgrades

9th May 2019

The US Navy has begun studying how a future version of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine could better accommodate special operations forces and unmanned vessels, according …
Defence Notes

US sending B-52s to Middle East against Iran 'threat'

9th May 2019

The US Air Force is deploying massive B-52 Stratofortress bombers to the Gulf in response to an alleged possible plan by Iran to attack American …
Naval Warfare

Sea-Air-Space 2019: GE touts lightweight design for FFG(X)

8th May 2019

Manufacturer General Electric (GE) has developed a lightweight composite enclosure to house powerplants intended for use in the US Navy’s (USN) future guided missile frigate …
Naval Warfare

UK MoD restates ‘average’ benchmark for Type 31e

8th May 2019

Amid reports that the budget for the UK’s Type 31e light frigate programme has shifted following an apparent realisation that the £250 million ($325 million) …
Defence Notes

AFRL tests SHiELD demonstrator

8th May 2019

The US Air Force Research Laboratory’s Self-Protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) Advanced Technology Demonstration programme successfully completed the surrogate laser weapon system shoot down …
Naval Warfare

Sea-Air-Space 2019: US Navy official ‘optimistic’ about unmanned funding

8th May 2019

A US Navy official who oversees the development of various unmanned maritime systems expects his initiatives to proceed despite fresh uncertainty about future defence funding. …
Naval Warfare

UDT Europe 2019: Scorpene solution would give Poland best conventional force in NATO

8th May 2019

As competition for Poland’s submarine replacement programme continues, French design and manufacturing house Naval Group considers its Scorpene-based solution capable of providing the country with …
Naval Warfare

US Navy tweaks destroyer-based laser effort

8th May 2019

Lockheed Martin is moving ahead with developing a laser weapon system for the US Navy but in a different sequence than originally planned, according to …