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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.
Air Warfare
Lockheed secures more than $12 billion in contracts for F-35 production and TR-3 upgrades
The contracts include a $678.4-million contract for F-35 modification kits, along with an earlier December 2024 contract worth $11.7 billion for the production and delivery of 145 F-35 Lot 18 aircraft.
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EU 'extremely worried' about fate of nuclear treaty
20th November 2018
The EU's top diplomat Federica Mogherini said on 20 November she was ‘extremely worried’ about the fate of a major US-Russia nuclear missile control treaty, …
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Defence Notes
North Korea blows up frontline bunkers
20th November 2018
Pyongyang blew up ten guard posts in the Demilitarized Zone on 20 November as the two Koreas pursue a reconciliation drive, even while denuclearisation talks …
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Military Logistics
US Navy submarines sit idle for over 10,000 days
20th November 2018
A recent report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has concluded that over a ten-year period 10,363 days of submarine operational availability have been …
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group establishes subsidiary in Netherlands
20th November 2018
Naval Group has launched a subsidiary in the Netherlands, called Naval Group Netherlands, to support international naval programmes. Naval Group Netherlands’ prime objectives will be …
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Defence Notes
Lockheed bullish about F-16 delivery rate
19th November 2018
Further to a $1.2 billion deal between the US and the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) for 16 F-16 Block 70s aircraft; deliveries of these …
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Cambodian PM says no China naval base being built
19th November 2018
Cambodia will not allow foreign military bases on its soil, premier Hun Sen said 19 November, swatting away US concerns about a possible Chinese naval …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: The Venezuelan conundrum
19th November 2018
Once one of the most vibrant economies in the world, Venezuela in more recent times has suffered from prolonged periods of political and financial instability, …
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Defence Notes
Argentine submarine wreck found one year after disappearance
19th November 2018
The crushed wreckage of an Argentine submarine has been located one year after it vanished into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean with 44 crew …
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Defence Notes
US gives Chad boats, trucks for fight against jihadists
19th November 2018
The United States on 16 November donated military vehicles and boats worth $1.3 million to Chad as part of a campaign against Islamist militancy in …
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Training
Indonesia replenishes trainer aircraft fleet
19th November 2018
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced on 8 November that it had signed an approximately $90 million contract with Indonesia covering the provision of three KT-1B …
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Defence Notes
Japan develops new weapon technologies such as railguns
18th November 2018
The Japanese MoD’s import of expensive American weapons such as Aegis Ashore, F-35As, MV-22B Ospreys and AAV7s is squeezing the budget for procurement and R&D; …
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Defence Notes
France, Germany 'jumping the gun' on EU army: Dutch PM
16th November 2018
France and Germany are jumping the gun with calls for a European army, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said 16 November, asserting that the continent's …
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Defence Notes
North Korea tests new 'ultramodern tactical weapon'
16th November 2018
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the testing of a ‘newly developed ultramodern tactical weapon’, Pyongyang's state media reported 16 November, a move …
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Naval Warfare
Damen delivers last of four OPVs Tunisia
16th November 2018
The last of four Damen built OPVs for the Tunisian Navy - Sophonisbe (P613) - has reached Tunisia, arriving at Bizerte anchorage on 15 November, …
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Naval Warfare
Belgium Naval & Robotics, FSR team for MCM
16th November 2018
Belgium Naval & Robotics has partnered with Flanders Ship Repair (FSR) to bid for the programme to supply twelve mine hunting vessels for the Belgian …
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Defence Notes
US Senate votes against blocking Bahrain arms sale
16th November 2018
The US Senate on 15 November rejected an effort to block $300 million in arms sales to Bahrain, as the bill's opponents stressed the island …
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Pentagon to trim Africa forces as focus shifts to Russia, China
16th November 2018
The Pentagon will trim the number of US troops deployed across Africa as it concentrates more on countering threats from ‘Great Power’ competitors Russia and …
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri lays keel for third PPA
16th November 2018
Fincantieri has begun construction of the Italian Navy’s third Multipurpose Patrol Ship (PPA) at its shipyard in Riva Trigoso, Genova, the Organisation for Joint Armament …
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Defence Notes
Saab forecasts sales increase despite orders' dip
15th November 2018
Saab is confident its contribution to major defence programmes and its associated order potential will lead to the company delivering a 5% increase in sales …
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