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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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Special Operations
Combatant Craft Assault future in the works
31st August 2018
USSOCOM is looking out to both sustainment and replacement issues surrounding its Combatant Craft Assault (CCA) fleet. Command interest in the program was identified in a …
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Naval Warfare
Erapsco to manufacture sonobuoys for US Navy
30th August 2018
Erapsco, a joint venture between Sparton and Ultra Electronics, has received contracts worth $64.6 million to manufacture sonobuoys for the US Navy, Sparton announced on …
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Defence Notes
Mogherini urges EU to take 'more responsibility' on migrant mission
30th August 2018
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on 30 August urged member states to ‘take more responsibility’ and ensure the bloc's migrant rescue operation …
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Defence Notes
Mattis says 'no decision' on future South Korea drills
30th August 2018
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis insisted on 29 August that ‘no decisions’ had been made about suspending additional military exercises with South Korea, one day …
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Special Operations
Kalashnikov reveals Special Operations Vehicles
29th August 2018
The Kalashnikov Group used the annual “Army 2018” International Military Technical Forum to present a series of new special operations vehicles (SOVs) to the Russian …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Eyes on the Gate of Tears
29th August 2018
As the Trump administration continues its hard line on Iran and prepares to reintroduce sanctions on Iranian oil exports, the Islamic Republic has returned to …
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Naval Warfare
Russia increases Project 22800 corvette order
29th August 2018
The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed an order for six new small corvettes intended for the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet. Four Project 22800 …
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Defence Notes
Mattis rejects proposal to replace US troops in Afghanistan with private contractors
29th August 2018
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis shot down a proposal to outsource military personal's role in Afghanistan to private contractors. In a rare joint appearance in …
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Defence Notes
Insight: China builds new PLARF missile base on Hainan
29th August 2018
Satellite imagery reveals the existence of a hitherto unknown facility for the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) on Hainan Island, China’s southernmost province that …
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Land Warfare
US Army lays out forthcoming vehicle protection capabilities
28th August 2018
With an eye toward better protecting US Army soldiers inside ground combat vehicles, the service is moving out with plans to develop and field three …
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Naval Warfare
Atlântico arrives in Brazil as Wave denials continue
28th August 2018
The Multipurpose Helicopter (PHM) vessel Atlântico, formerly HMS Ocean of the UK Royal Navy, has docked in Brazil for the first time under the flag …
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Special Operations
SOF seeking strategic transporter system
28th August 2018
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking a transporter system for strategic movement of its three “Sealion” Combatant Craft Heavy (CCH) platforms. Interest in …
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Military Logistics
USMC explores transport trailer upgrade
28th August 2018
The United States Marine Corps is exploring an upgrade to its fleet of M870A2-S Medium Heavy Equipment Transport (MHET) trailers to facilitate off-road operations in …
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Defence Notes
Russia to hold biggest military drills since Cold War
28th August 2018
Russia, in September 2018, will hold its biggest war games since at least the 1980s, with around 300,000 troops and 1,000 aircraft, the Russian Ministry …
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Land Warfare
Curtain call for Iron Curtain APS
24th August 2018
Fear of going toe-to-toe in a land battle with the Russian military has US Army leaders laying out plans to field a much delayed technology …
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Defence Notes
No fast-track NATO membership for Georgia
24th August 2018
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on 24 August ruled out any fast-track NATO membership for Georgia, ten years after the alliance's leaders pledged the ex-Soviet nation …
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Special Operations
Brokk offers COTS robot for SOF applications
23rd August 2018
Representatives from Brokk Inc. cite recent USSOCOM calls for expanded COTS solutions to tough problems in their decision to display their Brokk 120D system at …
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Defence Notes
Venezuela denies Colombian claims of armed forces incursion
23rd August 2018
Venezuela has hit back at Colombia, branding as fake news, claims from its neighbour that helicopters and troops had violated its sovereignty in an illegal …
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Defence Notes
US general rebuffs Russian offer to facilitate Afghan government-Taliban peace deal
23rd August 2018
As violent attacks continue to rock Afghanistan, the top US general in charge of allied operations said the Taliban has yet to respond to a …
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