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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Naval Warfare

Asia outstrips Europe in defence spending

7th March 2012

Defence spending in Asia is expected to overtake that in Europe at some point this year, according to London-headquartered International Institute for Strategic Studies. John …
Naval Warfare

First USN P-8A Poseidon delivered

6th March 2012

Boeing has announced that the first production P-8A Poseidon aircraft has been delivered to the US Navy in Seattle. The P-8A is the first of …
Digital Battlespace

ACUS advises 'back-to-basics' Cyber strategy

6th March 2012

The Atlantic Council of the US (ACUS) and industry partner IBM have outlined opinions on the current cyber security threat, warning that NATO is best …
Land Warfare

Raytheon unveils C-RAM solution

5th March 2012

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $79.2 million contract to develop a system that will detect and destroy incoming rockets. The system is called …
Defence Helicopter

CH-53Es join Marine Corps squadron in Hawaii

29th February 2012

The first Marine Corps CH-53Es Super Stallions have arrived in Hawaii, it has been announced. Seven CH-53Es arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Eurofighter experience to aid in sense and avoid capabilities for UAVs

29th February 2012

Cassidian is using its experience in the Eurofighter programme to continue its development of sense and avoid capabilities for UAVs. Speaking at a company technology …
Defence Helicopter

Dutch Lynx captured in Libya to be returned

28th February 2012

A Dutch Lynx helicopter seized by pro-Gadaffi forces in Libya after a failed evacuation attempt in February last year is being returned to the Netherlands. …
Defence Helicopter

Indian Air Force inducts Mi-17V5s

27th February 2012

The Indian Air Force has inducted the Mi-17V5 into service after the first aircraft went into operational service on 17 February. The air force has …
Land Warfare

Cubic to continue Lithuanian force modernisation

27th February 2012

Cubic has announced that it has been awarded a new five-year contract to continue its support of force modernisation in Lithuania. The company made the …
Defence Helicopter

Wildcat completes shipboard trials

24th February 2012

The UK’s AgustaWestland Wildcat has completed shipboard trials on the HMS Iron Duke. One of the development aircraft, ZZ402, was subjected to 20 days of …
Defence Helicopter

US Marine Corps retires CH-53D

24th February 2012

The US Marine Corps has retired the CH-53D Sea Stallion after 40 years of service in a 'sunset ceremony' held on 10 February at Pearl …
Defence Helicopter

US Army receives first UTA

23rd February 2012

The Longbow Limited Liability Company has announced that it has delivered the first production Longbow UAS Tactical Common Data Link Assembly (UTA) for the Apache …
Naval Warfare

Royal Navy to receive four new tankers

23rd February 2012

The Royal Navy (RN) is to receive a new generation of 37,000-tonne tankers to maintain its ability to refuel at sea and will provide fuel …
Digital Battlespace

TRACER goes operational with SOUTHCOM

22nd February 2012

The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has deployed Lockheed Martin's Tactical Reconnaissance and Counter-Concealment-Enabled Radar (TRACER) following operational demonstrations. According to Lockheed Martin, the sensor which …
Digital Battlespace

Report warns of EMP threats

22nd February 2012

A UK government report has warned the Ministry of Defence (MoD) against overlooking the threat of electro-magnetic pulse (EMP) weapons. According to the Defence Committee's …
Defence Helicopter

DCNS conducts FREMM Aquitaine helicopter deck landing trials

21st February 2012

DCNS has announced formal qualification of the FREMM frigate Aquitaine's flight deck for operations with the Lynx helicopter. The milestone follows a successful deck landing …
Digital Battlespace

SGA2012: ISAF operations highlight CAS deficiencies

17th February 2012

Austrian C2 specialist Frequentis is to demonstrate a C2 application to the German Bundeswehr next week, designed to enable deconfliction between joint fire support cells. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

SGA2012: Chinese VTOL readies for open market

16th February 2012

Beijing Yotaisc Technology Development is preparing to bring its X200 vertical take-off/landing (VTOL) UAV to the market in September, company officials have stated. Speaking to …
Military Logistics

SGA2012: Rolls-Royce helps military customers with fuel management

16th February 2012

Rolls-Royce announced at Singapore Airshow that it had signed an 'innovative' fuel management contract with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The company is also …