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Air Warfare

Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights

The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.

France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend

The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.

Air Warfare

France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production

The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.

Defence Notes

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

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Naval Warfare

Águas Azuis consortium selected for Brazilian corvettes

2nd April 2019

The Águas Azuis consortium has been selected as preferred bidder by the Brazilian Navy for the construction of four vessels under the Tamandaré-class corvette (CCT) …
Defence Notes

US suspends F-35 programme deliveries to Turkey over Russian arms

2nd April 2019

The US said 1 April 2019 it was halting all deliveries and joint work with Turkey on the F-35 fighter jet program after the NATO …
Defence Notes

Milipol Asia 2019: Security, counterterror markets expand in ASEAN region (video)

2nd April 2019

The homeland security and counterterrorism market is transitioning from the US towards Europe and Asia-Pacific. In addition to terrorism and organised crime, cybercrime and UAVs …
Naval Warfare

Opinion: Negotiating the MCM minefield

1st April 2019

‘Every ship can be a minesweeper – once’ is a familiar naval saying, but one that is no less relevant today than it has been …
Military Logistics

LIMA 2019: RMAF focuses on MRO out of necessity

1st April 2019

The Malaysian government put a positive gloss on LIMA 2019 in Langkawi, stating that MYR3.67 billion’s ($913.8 million) worth of deals was concluded. These included …
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems to support USS Anchorage upgrades

1st April 2019

BAE Systems has received a $41.8 million contract to perform routine maintenance and modernisation of the US Navy’s amphibious transport dock ship, USS Anchorage (LPD …
Digital Battlespace

India's ASAT test reflects space race

1st April 2019

India’s Mission Shakti, an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test carried out on 27 March by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), makes it the fourth …
Naval Warfare

First Improved Kilo for the Russian Pacific Fleet launched

31st March 2019

The Admiralteyskye Verfy shipyard near St Petersburg, Russia, launched the first Project 636.3 Improved Kilo-class diesel-electric attack submarine for the Russian Pacific Fleet on 28 …
Digital Battlespace

LIMA 2019: Malaysia installing local CMS on frigate

29th March 2019

The upgrade of the combat management system (CMS) on KD Jebat, one of two Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Lekiu-class frigates, is proceeding, and the project …
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 …