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

Germany's MKS 180 programme on track says MoD

29th March 2019

The decision on the preferred design for Germany's MKS 180 next generation surface combatant is still on track according to the country’s MoD, despite concerns …
Defence Notes

Podcast: South African Army chief on budget issues; ITEC committee chair on simulation and training trends

29th March 2019

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Naval Warfare

HII to build US Navy’s LPD 30

29th March 2019

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a $1.47 billion contract from the US Navy for the detail design and construction of amphibious transport …
Defence Notes

Germany adds six months to Saudi arms export ban

29th March 2019

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition government on 28 March 2019 extended by six months an embargo on weapons exports to Saudi Arabia, instituted last October …
Land Warfare

JGSDF reorganises to protect the southwest islands

29th March 2019

Beginning on 7 April, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) will deploy a unit of soldiers from the 15th Brigade on Miyako Island in Okinawa …
Defence Notes

LIMA 2019: Malaysia explores light combat aircraft, but why?

28th March 2019

Flight displays are always an important part of LIMA shows in Langkawi, and this year there were two newcomers – the Yakovlev Yak-130 and the …
Defence Notes

Modi declares India 'space superpower' as satellite downed by missile

28th March 2019

India said it had destroyed a low-orbiting satellite in a missile test that proved the nation was among the world's most advanced space powers. In …
Naval Warfare

Keel laid for future USS Marinette

28th March 2019

Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine have laid the keel for the US Navy’s 13th Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 25), the future USS Marinette, …
Land Warfare

Thai army unveils VL MICA air defence system

28th March 2019

At the end of last year, the Royal Thai Army’s (RTA) Air Defence Command replaced its Spada surface-to-air missiles (SAM), which had been in service …
Naval Warfare

LIMA 2019: Malaysia awards only one LCS missile contract

28th March 2019

Malaysia’s six Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) will be armed with Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) anti-ship missiles and VL MICA surface-to-air missiles. However, while a deal …
Defence Notes

US successfully tests anti-ICBM system

28th March 2019

The US military said on 26 March 2019 that it had successfully tested an anti-intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system, with a target launched from the …
Naval Warfare

Submarine contracts highlight importance of forward planning

28th March 2019

If the fiscal focus for March 2019 in the US began with the Trump administration’s FY2020 budget request, attention as the days slide towards April …
Naval Warfare

Damen to design and build Dutch ESB

28th March 2019

Damen Shipyards Den Helder (DSDH) and the Netherlands’ Defense Material Organization have signed a contract for the design, build and delivery of a prototype Expeditionary …
Training

LIMA 2019: Malaysian Hawks soldier on but await upgrade decision

28th March 2019

Hawk trainer jets of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will continue to play an important role in the RMAF as they are expected to …
Naval Warfare

RAN’s Nuship Sydney upgrade brought forward

28th March 2019

Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class air warfare destroyer (AWD), Nuship Sydney, is set to receive a technical capability upgrade earlier than planned at the Osborne Naval …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon developing ASARS-2B for U-2

27th March 2019

Raytheon is developing a new version of the Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar System (ASARS) for the US Air Force’s U-2 Dragon Lady surveillance aircraft, the …
Defence Notes

Saab calculates Gripen's manufacturing mathematics

27th March 2019

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Naval Warfare

US Navy to request bids for new frigate this summer

27th March 2019

The US Navy is on track to release the final RfP for the Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) this summer, according to a key service official. …
Naval Warfare

US Navy orders Block III Super Hornet

27th March 2019

The F/A18 Super Hornet will remain as the backbone of the US Navy strike fighter fleet for the foreseeable future as the service orders the …