Defence Notes
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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.
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.
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.
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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28th October 2022
Pressure on the UK government is not easing despite a new Prime Minister taking office. There are plenty of questions as to how Rishi Sunak and his chancellor are planning to sustain defence spending amidst growing economic troubles.
27th October 2022
Sarcos has conducted a field trial with the US Navy showcasing the capabilities of robots to support shipyard work above and below the waterline.
27th October 2022
The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is partnering with the US Space Force (USSF) on graduate education to prepare officers for the newest branch of the US military.
27th October 2022
Software-defined jammers and radars are reducing the cost of development to thousands of dollars and could force a pace of change that makes threat libraries obsolete.
27th October 2022
Norway, Sweden and Spain are three European countries interested in buying the US MH-60R maritime helicopter.
27th October 2022
The launch of two test rockets with experimental payloads forms a 'vital step' in the development of a common glide vehicle and booster for US Navy and US Army hypersonic missile programmes.
27th October 2022
The RHIB inventory of New Zealand's navy is set for a complete overhaul beginning next year.
26th October 2022
Turkish company Titra displayed its Deli loitering munition for the first time at this week's SAHA exhibition in Istanbul, with service entry and serial production due before the end of 2022.
26th October 2022
Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) panel speakers at the AOC event in Washington DC highlighted the need to take a new approach to acquisition timelines and learn from the commercial world as the DoD moves towards a data-centric philosophy.
26th October 2022
Australia's HF radio programme will be boosted by a new contract given to Babcock.
25th October 2022
The US is supplying aircraft and vehicles to the armed forces of three Central American nations to help them meet regional security and defence needs.
24th October 2022
While new legislations and penalties may help deter some former Royal Air Force pilots from training Chinese personnel, the UK should realise it has played a role in alienating its retirees and needs to better look after its people, experts say.
24th October 2022
The Canadian Surface Combatant project aims to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and Halifax-class frigates with a single ship type.
21st October 2022
Indian progress on acquiring and deploying AUVs is still rather pedestrian, leaving capability gaps in underwater detection.
21st October 2022
Damen is building two larger corvettes for the Pakistan Navy, expanding upon the two vessels delivered in 2020.
21st October 2022
Exail, one contender for Australia's mine countermeasures competition, has announced a tie-up with Australian robotics firm Mission Systems.
20th October 2022
Incident involving a Russian Su-27 and RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint not thought to be a 'deliberate escalation' on the part of Moscow.
20th October 2022
3D-printed military equipment with an integrated chipset simulates real military systems and allows armed forces to train soldiers without exposing them to dangerous situations.
20th October 2022
Despite not seeing success with a frigate offer, Lockheed Martin continues to see opportunities in Greece, including a potential frigate upgrade and corvette programme.