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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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23rd September 2022
Buoyed by successes on the international market, South Korean aerospace firm KAI aims high with new transport aircraft and carrier-borne fighter ideas.
22nd September 2022
The RN seemed the apparent winner when the Integrated Review was first published. Despite the war in Ukraine reminding the West of the importance of solid land and air capabilities, a maritime or navy-first defence posture is still the best option for the UK.
21st September 2022
The UK is talking the talk when it comes to the Indo-Pacific region, but will its military be able to walk the walk in the longer term?
21st September 2022
The UK is not short of strategic documents outlining ambitious plans for its armed forces, but the ever-changing threat landscape poses a different set of questions.
21st September 2022
A defence analyst claims that Russia's move to acquire and deploy Iranian UAV's in Ukraine tells of wider weapons supply issues and a depletion of stocks.
21st September 2022
HAL of India has not really broken into the export market, but it has high expectations of itself.
20th September 2022
Embraer and L3Harris Technologies have formed a partnership to develop an 'agile' tanker with USAF requirements in mind.
20th September 2022
In preparation for GSOF Symposium Europe 2022, Hungary’s Special Operations Forces (HUNSOF) has laid out its top requirements and acquisition interests in order to focus efforts among the SOF industrial sector on their most relevant capabilities.
20th September 2022
MP and Chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood told Shephard the UK's 2021 Integrated Review needed to be revisited in 'every aspect' as the world has changed fundamentally.
20th September 2022
US companies will be able to export defence equipment to Cyprus in FY2023.
20th September 2022
Poland signs on the dotted line for South Korea's largest ever aircraft export deal.
20th September 2022
A new shipping container-based solution has been provided to transport and control heavy-lift UAVs for the UK RN as part of the NavyPODS programme.
16th September 2022
Israel's KC-46A tanker aircraft are set to be designed differently from standard USAF models.
16th September 2022
Safe Boats International is providing four gun systems for Ukrainian Mark VI patrol boats under an FMS contract modification.
16th September 2022
The DoD has announced the 21st package of military assistance to Ukraine since August 2021.
15th September 2022
The Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado was decommissioned on 14 September after a short service life.
15th September 2022
Newly developed Portable Power Management Modules are suitable for special military operations and other purposes.
15th September 2022
German companies team up to apply digital capabilities at speed for land forces.
15th September 2022
US-based Parker Hannifin says its acquisition of Meggitt brings complementary capabilities to its portfolio.