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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Naval Warfare

IMDEX Asia 2019: Rain on Xi’s parade upsets anniversary PLAN

24th April 2019

President Xi Jinping was hoping to bask in the military glory of a fleet review marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s …
Naval Warfare

Damen points to continued shipbuilding opportunity despite registering loss

24th April 2019

As Damen Shipyards Group announced on 18 April a net loss of €17 million ($19 million) for 2018, due in part to ‘lower than usual …
Naval Warfare

Chinese navy shows off new warship in 70th anniversary parade

23rd April 2019

China celebrated the 70th anniversary of its navy on 23 April by showing off its growing fleet in a sea parade featuring a brand new …
Defence Notes

Moscow beefs up its strategic bomber force

23rd April 2019

The Russian Air and Space Force’s (RuASF’s) Long-Range Aviation arm upped its numerical strength by taking two freshly-overhauled and upgraded Tu-95MS Bear-H turboprop-powered subsonic bombers …
Uncrewed Vehicles

IMDEX Asia 2019: Chinese Marine Lizard slithers ashore

23rd April 2019

On 8 April, the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) delivered an armed unmanned amphibian, which the company claims is the first of its kind in …
Naval Warfare

IMDEX Asia 2019: Japan Coast Guard launches new large vessels

23rd April 2019

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Japan launched a 6,500t patrol ship on 8 March. Destined for the Japan Coast Guard (JCG), it is a modified …
Naval Warfare

IMDEX 2019: USS Blue Ridge gains new lease on life

23rd April 2019

The US Navy’s oldest operational vessel, USS Blue Ridge, arrived in Hong Kong for a port call on 20 April, fresh from a major upgrade that …
Naval Warfare

IMDEX Asia 2019: China launches first LMS for Malaysia

23rd April 2019

Malaysia launched the first Littoral Mission Ship (LMS), Keris, at the Shuangliu base of Wuchang Shipbuilding Industrial Group in Wuhan, China on 15 April. The …
Military Logistics

IMDEX Asia 2019: Indonesia orders additional LSTs

23rd April 2019

Indonesia’s MoD ordered the 8th and 9th Teluk Bintuni-class LSTs for the Indonesian Navy on 12 April, awarding shipbuilder PT Bandar Abadi an IDR360 billion …
Defence Notes

US envoy returns after Taliban-Afghan talks scuttled

23rd April 2019

The US envoy negotiating with the Taliban has returned on a marathon trip for talks, despite disappointment after the militants failed to meet with the …
Defence Notes

Amid security worries, gun sales thrive in Iraq's Mosul

23rd April 2019

Hunting rifles, pistols and towers of ammunition magazines: new gun shops are popping up in Iraq's Mosul, where residents are keen to own personal firearms …
Naval Warfare

Italian Navy receives Antonio Marceglia frigate

23rd April 2019

OCCAR handed over the new Antonio Marceglia FREMM frigate to the Italian Navy in a ceremony at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano, La Spezia, on 16 …
Naval Warfare

Bulgaria pursues patrol ship investment

23rd April 2019

The Bulgarian MoD has received offers from Lürssen, Fincantieri and local company MTG Delfin as part of a BGN820 million ($472 million) to build a …
Naval Warfare

Dassault Falcon 7X arrives in Australia

23rd April 2019

The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF's) first leased Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft has arrived in Canberra, the Australian Department of Defence announced on 16 April. …
Naval Warfare

Sweden's new SIGINT vessel launched in Poland

19th April 2019

At the launch ceremony of the Royal Swedish Navy’s future SIGINT vessel at the PGZ Stocznia Wojenna in Gdynia, northern Poland, officials from Sweden’s Saab …
Defence Notes

Podcast: NATO's electronic warfare challenge, the latest from Asia-Pacific and the pervasive cyber threat

19th April 2019

Welcome to Episode 13 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
Naval Warfare

US Navy to move railgun to major test range

18th April 2019

The US Navy is gearing up to ship its electromagnetic railgun (EMRG) prototype to White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico for its next test …
Defence Notes

Hensoldt to acquire Nexeya activities

18th April 2019

Hensoldt is set to acquire Nexeya’s test and integration and services business as well as major parts of its mission management and power conversion businesses. …
Naval Warfare

SeaSpider heads to Canada

18th April 2019

Atlas Elektronik Canada has signed an agreement with Magellan Aerospace for the design and development phase of the SeaSpider Anti Torpedo Torpedo (ATT) programme, the …