Defence Notes
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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.
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.
Vietnam defence manufacturer Viettel, traditionally known for radar and communications equipment, has been moving into new areas including kinetic weapons and loitering munitions.
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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7th November 2018
Defence ministers from nine European countries will meet in Paris on 7 November to set out plans for a joint force that could rapidly be …
7th November 2018
Artificial intelligence (AI) and greater interoperability of airborne and ground based systems will soon dictate the way in which future air combat programmes unfold. That’s …
7th November 2018
Leonardo has received a contract to provide seven OTO 76/62 Super Rapid (SR) gun mount systems for the German Navy’s new K130 corvettes. The contract, …
7th November 2018
ST Engineering Marine has detailed contracts received in the third quarter of 2018 for work at its yards in Singapore and the US. US Naval …
6th November 2018
The French Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed it intends on fielding a third independently owned satellite, as a new addition to its current Syracuse …
6th November 2018
Chinese fighters took pride of place during the opening ceremony at Zhuhai Air Show 2018, with both a J-10B (pictured) fitted with thrust vector control …
6th November 2018
Skynet 6A, the first contract for the emerging British SATCOM programme Skynet 6, is expected to be issued before the end of 2019, more than …
6th November 2018
The Indian MoD has awarded a $331.34 million contract to Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) to design, construct and supply four survey vessels for …
5th November 2018
Citizens of Commonwealth countries will be able to join the British Armed Forces even if they do not live in Britain, the Government said on …
5th November 2018
The long running delays to delivery of Norwegian Navy NH90 NFH helicopters can be explained by the country’s Defense Materiel Agency having already paid out a …
5th November 2018
The UK’s Chancellor, Phillip Hammond, has delivered his budget to the country and announced additional funding for the Ministry of Defence. Over the next two …
5th November 2018
The United States Marine Corps is expanding its focus on tactical power and related technologies for future operations. Interest in the power logistics area was …
5th November 2018
Work has begun on the refurbishment and modification of the NATO Seasparrow missile system (NSSMS) platform and MK 132 guided missile launching system at US …
3rd November 2018
US policymakers will be provided with the opportunity to question the future role of Special Operations Forces as part of a series of legislative reviews …
2nd November 2018
Tymor Marine has received a contract to deliver a vessel mid-life extension survey for the Irish Naval Service, the company announced on 30 October. Under …
2nd November 2018
Both Lacroix and Terma-Chemring will be showcasing countermeasure solutions at Indo Defence on the back of respective contract wins in Asia-Pacific and Europe. Firstly, ship …
2nd November 2018
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has identified an expansion of its interest in a broad range of technologies to support the special operations operator. The focus areas …
2nd November 2018
When the Philippines hosted the third iteration of the ADAS defence and security exhibition in Manila from 26-28 September, eight Chinese companies registered to exhibit, …
2nd November 2018
The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue an industry-wide solicitation to address and overcome supply problems associated with thin wall casting of the …