Defence Notes - Page 45

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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Naval Warfare

Royal Navy selects Naval Strike Missile

23rd November 2022

The UK is joining a growing club of Naval Strike Missile operators with an ambition to get the weapon on ships and into service in a little over 12 months.
Naval Warfare

Royal Navy to get upgraded torpedo launchers and countermeasures

23rd November 2022

Six of the Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare frigates will receive torpedo launcher upgrades.
Air Warfare

More E-2D Hawkeye aircraft arrive in Japan

23rd November 2022

The US is continuing deliveries of E-2D Hawkeyes and KC-46A tankers to Japan.
Digital Battlespace

Dutch Navy acquires fleet-wide licence for navigation system

22nd November 2022

OSI’s ECPINS systems are in service with 25 allied and NATO navies, and provide navigation capability in GPS-denied environments.
Naval Warfare

France’s final FREMM frigate delivered

21st November 2022

The delivery of the frigate Lorraine marks the close of a decade of French FREMM deliveries.
Training

I/ITSEC 2022: Hadean, British Army to showcase CTTP pathfinder progress

21st November 2022

The pathfinder agreement between the British Army and Hadean sought to transfer large portions of land-based physical training into a single synthetic environment. If the progress achieved is significant, this could be a big victory for distributed computing technologies in the defence sector.
Naval Warfare

Naval Iron Dome completes advanced interception tests

20th November 2022

The announcement of further C-Dome tests comes as a commercial ship was struck by an Iranian-made UAV near Oman.
Air Warfare

Boeing slashes number of defence business units after heavy losses

18th November 2022

After reporting significant losses and delays on major programmes, Boeing has announced the consolidation of its defence divisions.
Defence Notes

Congressional criticism prompts creation of new office to oversee JADC2

18th November 2022

The US is to establish a new central office with oversight of acquisition, integration and interoperability of the DoD-wide Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) effort.
Naval Warfare

How the USS Gerald R Ford's new tech is proving the critics wrong

18th November 2022

USS Gerald R Ford is the largest, most expensive and most advanced aircraft carrier ever built and has successfully deployed a raft of new technologies on its first operational deployment.
Defence Notes

Why a true joint approach is vital for electronic warfare

17th November 2022

Speakers at last month's AOC convention highlighted the many barriers that still prevent full interoperability on electromagnetic spectrum operations, both within the US DoD and internationally.
Defence Notes

Scorpius - A Quantum Leap in Electronic Warfare Capabilities and Performance (sponsored)

17th November 2022

As technology advances incessantly, so too do the deadly threats appearing on the multi-dimensional electronic battlefield.
Defence Notes

JADC2 may be a solution with no problem, US commanders say

16th November 2022

The Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare highlighted the sometimes parochial nature of individual services' JADC2 efforts and underlined the need to go to industry with clear requirements.
Defence Notes

Rheinmetall expands into Spanish market with Expal acquisition

16th November 2022

Rheinmetall is preparing for an increased demand for materiel such as ammunition, propulsion and charges with the acquisition of Expal Systems.
Defence Notes

Defence: what to expect from the next Brazilian president

15th November 2022

Future Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face challenges in the defence domain and is expected to focus on improvement of national defence industrial capabilities.
Land Warfare

Latest security packages announced for Ukraine

15th November 2022

Norway and the Netherlands have pledged further support to Ukraine under a British-led effort while additional US missiles and defence system are headed for the invaded country.
Air Warfare

China’s flurry of UAV platforms refuses to slow down

15th November 2022

China continues to develop and introduce innovative and capable UAVs for military use, as November's Zhuhai Air Show proved.
Defence Notes

Japan alters plans for Aegis missile defence yet again

14th November 2022

In another plot twist, Japan is set to reduce the size of its future Aegis missile defence destroyers.
Air Warfare

BAE Systems harnesses artificial intelligence for air operations planning

11th November 2022

BAE Systems has been award a contract by the United States Air Force to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tool for air operations mission planning in contested environments.