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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Defence Helicopter

UK exercise prepares helicopter crews for Afghanistan

31st January 2011

England’s Salisbury Plain is playing analogue to the environs of Helmand Province for the next three weeks as UK troops prepare to deploy to Afghanistan …
Defence Helicopter

Singapore Air Force welcomes Seahawks into service

20th January 2011

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has inducted the S-70B Seahawk into service. During a ceremony at Sembawang AB on 18 January, the six …
Defence Helicopter

Heavy demand for Royal Navy Merlins

14th January 2011

The Royal Navy's Merlin helicopter force is busier than it has ever been, according to the fleet's commander. 'Whether it’s the anti-piracy work or the …
Defence Helicopter

Swiss Air Force retires the Alouette III

14th December 2010

The Swiss Air Force has retired the Alouette III light helicopter, after 46 years of service and 300,000 flight hours. The last flight took place …
Digital Battlespace

First deployment with Air National Guard increases Sniper pod presence in combat operations

3rd December 2010

The South Carolina Air National Guard recently returned from a combat deployment utilizing Lockheed Martin Sniper pods on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. This marks the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Fire Scout operates across the US

2nd December 2010

Across the United States, the Navy's Fire Scout Vertical Take-Off and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle took the skies, operating in four different locations ashore …
Defence Helicopter

Denmark requests Seahawks

1st December 2010

Denmark is considering purchasing the MH-60R 'Romeo' Seahawk to replace its Lynx fleet and meet the needs of the government's Maritime Helicopter Programme (MHP), it …
Defence Helicopter

Heli-Power 2010: CHF commander reveals challenges ahead

17th November 2010

The commander of the UK's Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) says his organisation is facing a challenging time over the next decade. With heavy commitments in …
Digital Battlespace

USAF awards Raytheon $5m Defense Acquisition Challenge contract

17th November 2010

The US Air Force awarded Raytheon Company a $5 million Defense Acquisition Challenge contract for the company's Quiet Eyes Laser Turret Assembly (QELTA). Quiet Eyes …
Naval Warfare

Euronaval 2010: French Atlantiques to be given new lease of life

28th October 2010

The French Navy's fleet of Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft may soon be given a systems upgrade to prepare them for service up to 2030. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Euronaval 2010: Specialised UAV ships becoming the rage?

27th October 2010

Shipbuilders are looking to the future producing designs that cater for the launch of UAVs. While helicopter landing spots are now a regular feature, even …
Defence Helicopter

Euronaval 2010: How cornered submariners could fight back

27th October 2010

A project to develop a submarine-launched surface-to-air missile is now being self-funded by the manufacturer after struggling to get funding from the German government. The …
Naval Warfare

Euronaval 2010: Saudi naval expansion examines LCS variant

26th October 2010

The Saudi Arabian government is in discussions with the US Navy about the purchase of the Aegis combat system-equipped Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). Orlando Carvalho, …
Land Warfare

AUSA 10: Army leadership looks to future

25th October 2010

During a joint briefing at the AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC the Secretary of the Army, John McHugh and US Army Chief of Staff, …
Defence Notes

Northrop Grumman awarded US Air Force contract to provide LITENING SE advanced targeting pods

21st October 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been competitively selected by the US Air Force to provide LITENING SE advanced targeting pods as part of the Air Force's …
Defence Notes

Lockheed Martin's Sniper pod is majority winner for Advanced Targeting Pod-Sensor Enhancement contract

20th October 2010

The US Air Force selected Lockheed Martin as the winner of the 60 percent share of the Advanced Targeting Pod-Sensor Enhancement (ATP-SE) competition. Lockheed Martin's …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman chosen to increase efficiency for next-generation military laser technology

29th September 2010

Northrop Grumman Corporation will leverage its recent high-energy solid-state laser successes to advance electric laser technology by substantially increasing the efficiency of these systems for …
Naval Warfare

Raytheon awarded $9 million to upgrade US Navy targeting pods

15th September 2010

Raytheon Company has received a $9 million contract option award from the US Navy to retrofit new infrared technology on Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared …
Defence Notes

Lockheed Martin to upgrade Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod's digital data link capability

13th September 2010

The US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $13 million contract to upgrade the Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod's (ATP) existing data link with an enhanced …