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Air Warfare

Typhoon remains “at heart of UK defence” despite claims production has stopped

BAE Systems Air business has reaffirmed its commitment to the Typhoon programme as union representatives from the company urge the UK government to order 24 Typhoon jets.

Land Warfare

Will Trump discontinue military support to Israel?

Trump’s upcoming second term as US president has raised questions on how he will handle the conflict in Gaza and avoid a broader war in the Middle East.

Air Warfare

US Air Force aiming to have CCA operational by end of the decade

By making “tough choices”, the US Air Force’s CCA programme has continued to move forward with Increment 2 on the horizon.

Air Warfare

Second tranche of UAVs for Replicator programme announced

The capabilities of the selected systems add to those in the first tranche announced earlier this year by the US Department of Defense.

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Defence Notes

UK begins latest round of negotiations on defence exports to Ukraine

9th August 2024

Ministers from both country’s governments have met to ease the procurement pathway following the signing of a new treaty by both parties.
Land Warfare

Long-range strike: US announces European hypersonic missile deployment

8th August 2024

The US plans to deploy a suite of long-range precision strike missiles, including developmental hypersonics, to counter the advanced precision strike systems of Russia and China. It will form part of the US Army’s Multi Domain Task Force (MDTF) to enhance European long-range fires capabilities and include SM-6 air defence, Tomahawk cruise missiles and HIMARS batteries.
Defence Notes

US Senate plans to booster FY2025 acquisitions with an extra $10 billion despite budget cuts to major programmes

7th August 2024

While lawmakers intend to provide additional resources for procurement for all US branches, they have reduced the budget for main programmes such as F-35, MQ-25, PIM and AMPV.
Digital Battlespace

The imperative for a vibrant UK space industry

6th August 2024

Ahead of a new Shephard Technology Report to be published in September, senior executives from Lockheed Martin Space have underlined the importance of investing in defence space systems by countries like the UK.
Digital Battlespace

US Space Force to launch “hundreds of satellites” to better protect its assets from Russia and China

5th August 2024

As part of the Evolved Strategic SATCOM programme, the service intends to operate a swarm of smaller, cheaper LEO satellites.
Defence Notes

World Defense Show aims to expand global reach and innovation

31st July 2024

The Saudi Arabia defence industry showcase will return in 2026 with promises of more innovation and technologies from around the world.
Naval Warfare

Last of the Flight IIA variant Arleigh Burke-class destroyers christened

31st July 2024

DDG 127, which will become the USS Patrick Gallagher, will also carry technology from the new Flight III variant.
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon to mentor companies on development of AI programmes

30th July 2024

The contract will be performed under a mentoring programme designed to help small businesses expand their footprint in the defence industrial base which has, over the past five years, helped more than 190 small businesses.
Naval Warfare

Australian Army enhances littoral reach with new landing craft

30th July 2024

The Australian Army is set to enhance its amphibious capabilities with the accelerated delivery of new, long-range Littoral Manoeuvre Vessels-Medium (LMV-M) by 2026, as announced by Pat Conroy, the country’s minister for defence industry, in response to the Defence Strategic Review.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Cubic joins DARPA’s Air Combat Evolution programme for AI air combat

29th July 2024

The company has added its SLATE technology to the manoeuvring routine of the X-62A modified F-16 aircraft.
Naval Warfare

Intermarine and Leonardo unite for Italian Navy minehunter contract

26th July 2024

Five modern minehunters will undertake sweeps of leading maritime areas of interest.
Air Warfare

Raytheon strikes deal with new rocket motor maker to secure supply chain

26th July 2024

Raytheon has seen increased demand for its missiles in the face of the Russia-Ukraine war where Kyiv has been using air-to-air missiles for ground-based air-defence.
Defence Notes

Irish defence review highlights importance of Capability Development Unit and looks to new threats

26th July 2024

Ireland has a small defence force in terms of personnel, equipment and budget relative to international averages but is plotting a way to change this and a recent annual review analyses that progress.
Naval Warfare

India pauses self-reliance in defence manufacture as it turns back to international OEMs

26th July 2024

Maritime security concerns has led India to delay its pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing and procurement as it makes urgent orders from international OEMs due to maritime security concerns.
Air Warfare

European Common Radar System Mk2 begins ground-testing in UK

25th July 2024

BAE Systems hopes to work out any issues before the radar is sent for flight testing.
Defence Notes

How Chinese and Russian ambitions are forcing US posture in the Arctic to shift

25th July 2024

The recently released 2024 DoD Arctic Strategy established lines of action to improve US extreme cold-weather capabilities against perceived threats from China and Russia throughout the region.
Defence Notes

UK orders more Martlet missiles and plays down defence review delay fears

24th July 2024

The UK’s Strategic Defence Review has been initiated by the new Labour Government following 14 years of Conservative Party-led governments.
Naval Warfare

Lockheed Martin strengthens Spanish SPY-7 radar supply chain

24th July 2024

The global defence giant chose a Spanish firm for its work on the Bonifaz-class frigate.
Air Warfare

Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment

23rd July 2024

The ability to double the range and double the speed of conventional rotorcraft is a game changer for the challenges on the European continent.