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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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8th September 2022
The US DoD has announced a new package of military materiel support to Ukraine worth $675 million, including HIMARS ammunition, 105mm howitzer rounds, High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles and more.
8th September 2022
It Started with the Pilot Shortage Over the past decade, air forces around the world have become concerned over a growing shortage of qualified pilots. …
8th September 2022
Naval corvettes, frigates and coast guard interceptor programmes are all under way in India via various shipyards.
7th September 2022
Lockheed Martin is to provide additional support for the Israeli F-35I Adir programme under a new two-year contract modification.
7th September 2022
A Digital Diver Communications System from JFD will be installed aboard a Swedish Navy submarine rescue vessel.
7th September 2022
Polish firms combine to develop a new 35mm gun system for naval air defence that can fire airburst munitions and sub-calibre ammunition.
7th September 2022
In October, Global SOF Symposium – Europe will open its doors to the European Special Operations Forces (SOF) community in Budapest, Hungary, for three days of discussion and collaboration on issues affecting SOF operations worldwide.
7th September 2022
The first two of nine Shaldag fast attack craft have reached Philippine shores.
6th September 2022
While the recent problems with HMS Prince of Wales are regrettable, the incident has vindicated the UK's decision to purchase two aircraft carriers.
6th September 2022
The manufacturer of the combat-proven Bayraktar TB2 armed UAV is making new investments to increase production capacity, as it also looks to broaden its collaboration with Ukraine.
6th September 2022
The two DoD contracts awarded to Rolls-Royce will cover the service of USN and USMC aircraft engines over the next five years.
6th September 2022
The Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System will eventually be certified for installation aboard Embraer tanker aircraft ordered by Brazil, Hungary and Portugal.
5th September 2022
The UK and US have personnel embedded in Australia to learn the ins and outs of the E-7A Wedgetail.
5th September 2022
Lateral and centre panel assemblies will provide advanced protection for crewed weapon stations aboard USN nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
5th September 2022
Lockheed Martin continues to integrate the Aegis Weapon System aboard Arleigh Burke-class vessels.
5th September 2022
Greece aims to buy Israeli C-UAS equipment and it also plans to acquire the MQ-9B SeaGuardian — albeit for a hefty price.
5th September 2022
Poland expects to spend 4% of GDP on defence in 2023 when all sources of funding are taken into account.
2nd September 2022
Embraer has provided an update on the Portuguese Air Force KC-390 test campaign.
2nd September 2022
Raytheon and Northrop Grumman are working on a DARPA programme to create neuromorphic IR camera technologies.