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Naval Warfare

Navigating change: How market trends are shaping the future of naval defence (analysis)

As defence markets shift to meet new demands, the naval sector has found itself at the centre of a transformative wave, driven by geopolitical shifts, the need for rapid technological advancement, and a redefined approach to maritime power projection.

Naval Warfare

Taiwan reinvigorates its asymmetrical approach to naval warfare

The threat from China has prompted Taiwan’s naval forces to shift from traditional naval structures to a more balanced strategy blending asymmetric defences with conventional platforms.

Air Warfare

UK, Japan and Italy discuss potential to bring other countries into GCAP programme

At the G20 summit in Brazil, the three countries reaffirmed their commitment to the trilateral Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), with a nod given to potentially widening the participation out to other countries.

Air Warfare

Analysis: UK government goes on decommissioning spree to balance defence budget

UK defence secretary John Healey has announced the cancellation and decommissioning of naval and air force platforms to enable the government to “re-invest money in the armed forces” ahead of the upcoming Strategic Defence Review.

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Naval Warfare

Textron nets contract to develop mine countermeasure system that doesn't need towing

24th March 2023

Removing the need to tow an array would allow mine countermeasure USVs to access previously hard-to-reach areas.
Naval Warfare

Japan commissions its second Taigei-class submarine

23rd March 2023

Japan has inducted its second Taigei-class submarine, amidst plans to boost counterstrike capabilities with new, longer-range missiles.
Air Warfare

Australian firm selected for US hypersonic test vehicle requirement

23rd March 2023

Hypersonix Launch Systems will provide flight vehicles for testing under a US Defense Innovation Unit hypersonic programme.
Defence Notes

How the Pentagon will use private capital to fund critical capabilities

23rd March 2023

The DoD has changed its structures and is been increasing efforts to facilitate access to loans by companies interested in working with artificial intelligence, advanced materials and semiconductors, biotechnology and quantum science.
Air Warfare

Singapore at-sea deployment of F-35Bs can overcome airfield dependency

22nd March 2023

Singapore could potentially deploy F-35Bs from its Joint Multi-Mission Ship to overcome airfield dependency and improve air defence as part of its apparent new security strategy.
Defence Notes

HAL is major beneficiary of latest Indian procurement approvals

22nd March 2023

India has approved millions of dollars in new military purchases, most of which will go to public sector companies.
Naval Warfare

The US Navy's 2024 budget request in five charts

22nd March 2023

In early March, the Biden administration submitted a proposal to Congress that would see the US DoD funded to the tune of $842 billion, around a quarter of which will go to the US Navy.
Defence Notes

Why cybersecurity must be a priority for Latin American militaries

21st March 2023

The main obstacles to overcoming risks in the region are a lack of a strong cybersecurity culture and inadequate funds to invest in this domain given a widespread Chinese presence in the region.
Defence Notes

MBDA navigates supply chain pressures amidst increased demand for armaments

21st March 2023

MBDA is adapting to supply chain pressures as the Russian invasion of Ukraine leads to increased demand for armaments.
Naval Warfare

Are Australia’s SSN ambitions ‘sub-optimal’? (Opinion)

20th March 2023

Some describe Australia's SSN plans as marking the country's coming of age, but there are still too many questions whether it will work out the way planners imagine.
Defence Notes

Why UK defence still faces an uncertain future and difficult decisions

17th March 2023

Despite the additional funding promised this week, the UK armed forces still look set to face cutbacks, and maintaining international commitments to AUKUS and GCAP may limit the options for other programmes.
Defence Notes

What's the deal with defence procurement? (podcast)

17th March 2023

This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, senior naval reporter Harry Lye and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann chat with Professor John Louth.
Naval Warfare

South Korea approves naval minesweeper programme

17th March 2023

A new class of minesweeper has been approved for the ROK Navy, while another Daegu-class frigate has been commissioned.
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman hones US Space Force satellite design in virtual environment

16th March 2023

The company has applied its Highly Immersive Virtual Environment technology to the design process of polar overwatch satellites ordered by the US Space Force.
Naval Warfare

Netherlands donating two minehunters to Ukraine

16th March 2023

The Netherlands will also supply Kyiv with drone detection radars and M3 bridge and ferrying systems to enable rapid river crossing.
Land Warfare

UK MoD to equip British Army with 14 Archer artillery systems from Sweden

16th March 2023

The UK is procuring 14 Archers from Sweden for now; however, this number could grow in future.
Air Warfare

Turkey considers ditching F-16 Block 70 request in favour of non-US alternative

16th March 2023

Turkish officials are signalling dissatisfaction and contemplating abandoning plans to purchase F-16 Block 70s from the US as the deal stalemates, and the country faces hard economic decisions.
Defence Notes

How the Chinese balloon incident will impact future US air threat detection

16th March 2023

Although the Pentagon claims that current systems can detect this type of threat, it has confirmed that measures will be taken in order to maintain the US's edge over its adversaries.
Naval Warfare

Thales teams up for Australian naval sustainment

15th March 2023

Thales Australia will partner with USN contractor Orbis Sibro on fleet sustainment operations for the Royal Australian Navy in Sydney.