Defence Notes

Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue

Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.

Naval Warfare

Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule

The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.

Air Warfare

Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion

The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.

Defence Notes

UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost

The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.

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Farnborough 2010: A question of sonobuoys

22nd July 2010

The US Navy is reviewing its use of sonobuoys, which have for decades been one of the key tools of navy helicopter submarine hunters. During …
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Farnborough 2010: Work underway on Julius Chinooks

20th July 2010

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Defence Helicopter

RAF Merlin damaged in Afghanistan

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The US Marine Corps has salvaged an RAF Merlin after the aircraft made a heavy landing in Afghanistan. Rotorhub.com has been told the incident occured …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing moves forward with Phantom Eye

26th June 2010

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Defence Helicopter

Training team Osprey

24th June 2010

The latest cadre of V-22 Osprey tiltrotor pilots are not experienced veterans of the Sea Stallion or the beloved Sea Knight, but members of the …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman agrees to pay $12.5 million to settle civil false claims act case

24th June 2010

Northrop Grumman Systems has agreed to pay the United States $12.5 million to settle allegations that it knowingly submitted false claims to a number of …
Digital Battlespace

iPhone-style avionics for Super Hornet

24th June 2010

Boeing engineers are working on a widescreen cockpit display with touch-screen controls that mimic those used on the iPhone. The company has set up a …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing trio in presidential helo bid

22nd June 2010

Boeing is putting forward three options for the relaunched US VXX Presidential Helicopter competition. The company is pushing the CH-47 Chinook, the licence-built AW101 (being …
Military Logistics

'Narrow-body' C-17 pitched for theatre lift needs

22nd June 2010

Boeing is working on a C-17 derivative to meet the needs of the US Army's and Air Force's Joint Future Theater Lift (JFTL) programme. The …
Digital Battlespace

NATO signs contract for enhanced 2010 theatre missile defence capability

21st June 2010

The NATO Active Layered Theatre Ballistic Missile Defence (ALTBMD) programme has taken a significant step toward providing NATO commanders with an enhanced capability to plan …
Digital Battlespace

Eurosatory 2010: Vigneron sets out thoughts for future

14th June 2010

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Defence Helicopter

ILA 2010: Bertling tackles NH90 and Tiger problems head on

10th June 2010

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Defence Helicopter

ILA 2010: Afghanistan proving need for CH-53K

9th June 2010

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Defence Helicopter

ILA 2010: Dutch crews pleased with NH90 capabilities

9th June 2010

The Netherlands Defence Helicopter Command has been impressed with the capabilities of the NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH), according to crews spoken to by Rotorhub.com. …
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ILA 2010: Sikorsky to offer Cyclone for German Air Force, Navy requirements

8th June 2010

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ILA 2010: CH-53GA makes its debut

8th June 2010

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EW 2010: How do you solve a problem like a laser?

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Land Warfare

SOFEX 2010: Pakistan General describes counter-insurgency difficulties

12th May 2010

The commander of Pakistan's special forces has described the difficulties in conducting counter-insurgency operations along the border with Afghanistan, the Middle-East Special Operations Commanders Conference …
Defence Helicopter

Super Frelon bows out

29th April 2010

The last French Navy Super Frelons are being withdrawn from active service tomorrow. The last four aircraft serving with 32 Flotille at Lanvéoc-Poulmic will bow …