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HALO programme decommissioned by US Navy in favour of LRASM upgrades

The programme was due to be at full operational capability in the US Navy by 2031, but has been pulled over cost and timeline concerns.

Why is the US far behind Russia and China in the space warfare domain?

While Beijing and Moscow have been working on anti-satellite weapons at an accelerated speed, Washington still does not have capabilities to defeat them, with one US legislator describing the situation as “the Cuban Missile Crisis in space”.

Naval Warfare

Naval modernisation accelerates amid geopolitical tension and tech evolution

The global naval market is undergoing a notable transformation, with growth driven by both escalating geopolitical tensions and the emergence of innovative technologies. Across NATO, but particularly in Europe, navies are accelerating modernisation efforts, spurred by renewed threats and persistent capability gaps.

Naval Warfare

Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity

Ireland is militarily neutral but has joined a European Union (EU) rapid reaction force and a European information sharing group.

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Land Warfare

Titus tested in the Gulf

29th April 2014

Nexter’s Tactical Infantry Transport and Utility System (Titus) is undergoing testing by two undisclosed Arabian Gulf states, it has emerged. Denis Pinoteau, the VP of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Industry stands by for next ASTRAEA phase

28th April 2014

Industry bids are being prepared for the next phase of a UK effort to ease the validation and certification of UAS in national airspace, an …
Digital Battlespace

Airbus pushes on with airborne data transfer solution

25th April 2014

Airbus Defence and Space has started the second development stage of its Dazzle laser beam data transferral system following an initial phase that exceeded expectations, …
Digital Battlespace

Experts highlight increased cyber threat over Crimea

25th April 2014

Territorial disputes between Russian and Ukraine over Crimea have led to an increase in cyber terrorism in the region and sparked debate on the ownership …
Military Logistics

General Dynamics awarded US Navy sealift contract

24th April 2014

General Dynamics American Overseas Marine (AMSEA) will continue to operate and maintain seven large, medium-speed, roll-on / roll-off ships (LMSR) for the Military Sealift Command …
Digital Battlespace

Harris awarded US Navy broadband SATCOM contract

21st April 2014

Harris Corporation will provide the US Navy with additional shipboard terminals to provide crew access to high-bandwidth voice and data communications under a new contract …
Naval Warfare

Keel laid for first Indonesian naval frigate

18th April 2014

The Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) programme to supply two SIGMA Frigates to the Indonesian Navy has achieved a new milestone with a keel-laying ceremony …
Defence Notes

Europe rethinks defence spending cuts after Ukraine

17th April 2014

The crisis in Ukraine highlights the urgency to increase defence spending and cooperation between European nations, defence ministers have argued. Maciej Popowski, deputy secretary general …
Defence Notes

First international contract for Paveway IV

17th April 2014

Raytheon has received a contract valued at more than $200 million from an undisclosed international customer for the Paveway IV precision guided bomb, it was …
Digital Battlespace

Defence Services Asia: Matlamat Havelsan MoU untuk meningkatkan keupayaan EW Malaysia

17th April 2014

Havelsan telah bersetuju untuk satu Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dengan syarikan Malaysia, Impressive Communications, untuk bekerjasama dengan pengurusan pangkalan data dan sistem informasi Electronic Warfare …
Land Warfare

Defence Services Asia: Monitor-Service debuts Mosquito LTV

17th April 2014

Belarus company Monitor-Service has used the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur to introduce its Mosquito family of Light Tracked Vehicles (LTVs) to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Defence Services Asia: Keputusan Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia untuk meninggalkan keupayaan UAV

17th April 2014

Panglima Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia, Admiral Tan Sri Aziz Jaafar, telah mengesahkan bahawa 6-ship Second Generation Patrol Vessel – Littoral Combat Ship (SGPV-LCS) yang dirancang …
Land Warfare

Defence Services Asia: Malaysia pushes ahead with tactical vehicle masterplan

17th April 2014

Deftech has agreed to a partnership with US vehicle manufacturer AM General to produce light tactical platforms for the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and law …
Digital Battlespace

Defence Services Asia: Havelsan MoU aims to enhance Malaysian EW capability

16th April 2014

Havelsan has agreed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysian company Impressive Communications to collaborate on electronic warfare (EW) database management and information systems for the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Defence Services Asia: Malaysian Navy decision omits UAV capability

16th April 2014

The Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy, Admiral Tan Sri Aziz Jaafar, has confirmed that the RMN’s planned 6-ship Second Generation Patrol Vessel – Littoral …
Defence Helicopter

Defense Services Asia: Bell and Deftech seek joint venture

16th April 2014

Bell Helicopter has announced its intention to form a strategic alliance with Malaysian defence manufacturer Deftech to seek out industrial joint-venture opportunities in the region. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Defence Services Asia: Unmanned tech to support MAF jungle ops

15th April 2014

Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) counter-insurgency (COIN) operations in Sabah, East Malaysia, will significantly influence future unmanned system requirements, industry sources have revealed. In February 2013, …
Digital Battlespace

Defence Services Asia: Beretta showcases I-Protect monitoring system

15th April 2014

Beretta Defense Technologies and Intellitronika have used the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition to introduce an integrated weapon monitoring system to ASEAN customers. Speaking to …
Land Warfare

Defence Services Asia : Iveco offers up amphibious and light armour variants to SE Asia

15th April 2014

Militaries in Southeast Asia are demanding more lightweight armoured solutions for tactical vehicle requirements, according to Iveco. Speaking to Shephard at the Defence Services Asia …