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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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Defence Notes

UK and France target 2030 for future cruise missile, seek commonality on future fighter weapons

15th March 2023

The UK and France aim to deliver a new cruise missile in 2030 as part of the MBDA-led Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) project.
Naval Warfare

TMKS seeks to leverage Wismar shipyard for F127 bid

14th March 2023

German shipbuilder TKMS plans to leverage its new Wismar shipyard for its proposal for the F127 anti-air warfare frigates for the German Navy, using the proven MEKO family design.
Air Warfare

Australia donates two PAC-750 aircraft to PNG

13th March 2023

Australia is donating a pair of PAC-750 XSTOL aircraft to Papua New Guinea.
Naval Warfare

Political shifts and threat developments drive Sweden to look for larger ships

13th March 2023

Due to political and technological threat developments, Sweden is seeking larger ships with different capabilities. Saab may build the hulls abroad, but nonetheless, fitting out and integration will still occur in Sweden.
Air Warfare

Raytheon Technologies powers Japan’s defence upgrade with innovative counter-strike and air dominance solutions (Studio)

13th March 2023

Raytheon Technologies aims to upgrade the counter-strike and air dominance capabilities of Japan and other Asia-Pacific partners in light of a challenging security environment.
Naval Warfare

Naval Group eyes Gowind opportunities and hopes to close Romania deal

10th March 2023

The Gowind-class corvette has seen success on the export market, and Naval Group is hoping for more deals.
Defence Notes

China's multi-domain warfare concept could outpace US JADC2, warns ex-general

9th March 2023

China's Multi-Domain Precision Warfare project is aiming to disrupt US networks, and could outpace the Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative. A retired US Army general explains what the Pentagon is doing about it.
Naval Warfare

Germany highlights AI and uncrewed systems in mistakenly released naval force structure plans

8th March 2023

On March 5, the German Armed Forces published and later deleted a 'Force Structure Goals 2035+' on its website, offering glimpses into Berlin's naval planning.
Land Warfare

Senior UK general says Ukraine war lessons should reshape defence priorities

8th March 2023

The UK's Assistant Chief of the General Staff has called for a re-focus on core ground combat capabilities and boots on the ground for the British Army.
Defence Notes

How artificial intelligence can threaten military readiness

8th March 2023

Although AI provides several operational benefits in the defence arena, it can also put armed forces in risky situations.
Naval Warfare

Kongsberg provides propulsion for Philippine patrol vessels

7th March 2023

Kongsberg will supply six sets of Controllable Pitch Propeller systems to Hyundai Heavy Industries for Philippine Navy OPVs.
Land Warfare

Oshkosh challenges US Army's JLTV contract decision with GAO protest

7th March 2023

According to an analysis by Shephard Defence Insight, AM General’s bid could have reduced the JLTV unit cost by as much as $30,000.
Defence Notes

China resolutely prioritises defence in 2023 budget

7th March 2023

Even though China's economy is facing dire challenges, there is no let-up in funding being allocated to the PLA.
Naval Warfare

DriX USV to take part in Middle East naval exercise

6th March 2023

IMX 23 is set to be one of the largest uncrewed naval exercises conducted in the Middle East this year.
Land Warfare

No plans for UK to send more tanks to Ukraine, despite reports of doubling contribution

6th March 2023

The UK has so far pledged to donate 14 Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine.
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon satellite network will help track hypersonic threats

3rd March 2023

Raytheon Technologies has received an award worth over $250 million to design, develop and deliver a seven-vehicle networked missile tracking satellite constellation from the US Space Development …
Naval Warfare

BAE delivering Type 26 frigate Maritime Indirect Fire Systems

3rd March 2023

BAE is on contract to build eight Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy.
Defence Notes

Gulf States continue to forge defence industry partnerships, boosting autonomy and economic diversification

3rd March 2023

Gulf states are shoring up their defence industrial bases and forging deeper partnerships with traditional Western primes.
Land Warfare

British Army seeks new bridge demolition capabilities

2nd March 2023

The project will explore using uncrewed devices to place charges at critical locations, among other areas.