Defence Notes

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.

Air Warfare

L3Harris moves forward with aerial, CUAS and software solutions

L3Harris Technologies is investing in new systems and software for maritime operations and modernising the US Navy’s fleet of MPAs

New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.

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Land Warfare

DefExpo 2012: Nexter expands presence in India

1st April 2012

Industry is seeing several major opportunities for artillery programmes in India, according to a Nexter executive. 'If there is one thing that Nexter is known …
Naval Warfare

Sagem EOMS-NG optronic system selected for French navy frigates

30th March 2012

Sagem has announced that it has signed a contract with French naval shipyard DCNS, under the French defence procurement agency (DGA) as contracting authority, for …
Digital Battlespace

First production RBE2 AESA radar delivered to Dassault Aviation

30th March 2012

Thales has announced that in February 2012 it delivered the first series-produced RBE2 radar with active electronically scanned array (AESA) to the Dassault Aviation facility …
Military Logistics

FIDAE 2012: Boeing offering surplus KC-135s to Latin American and Asia-Pacific nations

29th March 2012

Several Latin American countries have expressed an interest in purchasing surplus KC-135 Stratotankers, it has been revealed. According to Earl Godby, head of business development …
Defence Helicopter

FIDAE 2012: Helibras soon to begin local assembly of EC725s

29th March 2012

The Brazilian subsidiary of Eurocopter, Helibras, is preparing to start the assembly of EC725 helicopters for the Brazilian armed forces' H-XBR programme. A new final …
Digital Battlespace

UK Royal School of Artillery turns to simulated training

28th March 2012

The UK Royal School of Artillery (RSA) has conducted the second round of its Concept Capability Demonstrator (CCD) in an effort to demonstrate plans to …
Defence Helicopter

FIDAE 2012: Boeing offers AH-6i to South American customers

28th March 2012

Boeing negotiations with Chile over a possible purchase of the AH-6i have been revealed at FIDAE 2012. According to Brad Rounding, manager of AH-6 business …
Defence Helicopter

FIDAE 2012: Latin American countries express interest in former Marine Corps Sea Knights

28th March 2012

Three Latin American nations have expressed interest in purchasing former US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knights, it has been revealed. The aircraft, which are …
Land Warfare

Line-up confirmed for JLTV EMD phase

27th March 2012

The US DoD has received final bids for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) programme. In line …
Naval Warfare

Thales integrates VL_MICA missile with TACTICOS

27th March 2012

Thales has announced that the first operational naval VL_MICA missile world-wide has been successfully integrated with the Tacticos Combat Management System. This system is now …
Military Logistics

NDIA Logistics 2012: Logistics back in fashion, senior official boasts

27th March 2012

The military logistics sector has been described as the 'newest and coolest' market in defence, according to the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of …
Military Logistics

FIDAE 2012: A400M carrying out hot and high tests in South America

27th March 2012

Airbus Military is testing the hot and high credentials of its A400M airlifter with a tour of South America. The second prototype, dubbed 'Grizzly 2', …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI Israel: Innocon touting tiny trends

22nd March 2012

The CEO of Innocon has outlined the struggles faced by specialist Israeli UAV manufacturers in the current competitive market. Speaking to Shephard during the AUVSI …
Defence Notes

MBDA calls for greater Anglo-French co-operation

21st March 2012

MBDA has called for 'mutual dependence' between the UK and France, warning that a lack of co-operation could see both countries losing out in the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI Israel: IDF outlines SkyRider roadmap

20th March 2012

The IDF is looking at ways to advance its SkyRider UAV to make it suitable for future missions, officials have revealed. Maj Manahem Landau, MoD …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI Israel: Fresh future for UXVs

20th March 2012

An Israeli official has said that the MoD’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) is already looking into the future of 'UXVs' for military …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI Israel: Lessons learned generate mature UK UAV solutions

20th March 2012

A British Army officer has claimed that the UK’s fleet of UAVs are now being effectively controlled in Afghanistan following previous errors made in their …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI Israel: IAF feels pressure on UAV development

20th March 2012

An Israeli Air Force (IAF) official has claimed that the UAS fleet is by definition 'unstable' as the force sees itself under pressure by the …
Naval Warfare

Selex Elsag selected for US Navy E-2C radios

20th March 2012

Selex Elsag has announced that it has signed a contract with Northrop Grumman ISS International, for the manufacturing, integration, test and delivery of the high …