Defence Notes - Page 55

Naval Warfare

Navigating change: How market trends are shaping the future of naval defence (analysis)

As defence markets shift to meet new demands, the naval sector has found itself at the centre of a transformative wave, driven by geopolitical shifts, the need for rapid technological advancement, and a redefined approach to maritime power projection.

Naval Warfare

Taiwan reinvigorates its asymmetrical approach to naval warfare

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.

Air Warfare

UK, Japan and Italy discuss potential to bring other countries into GCAP programme

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.

Air Warfare

Analysis: UK government goes on decommissioning spree to balance defence budget

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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Air Warfare

Kilgore and Armtec to supply US and allies with infrared flare countermeasures

1st September 2022

MJU-61A/B flares will be provided to the USAF and five FMS customers.
Air Warfare

Raytheon to produce Lot 36 AMRAAMs for US Air Force and FMS recipients

1st September 2022

Raytheon has received a contract modification to provide AMRAAMs for the USAF and 19 FMS customers.
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Moldova unveils meagre defence budget growth amid lingering Russian threat

1st September 2022

Despite the latest incremental increase to its defence budget and the danger of the war in Ukraine spilling over into Transnistria, funding remains too low for Moldova to buy new military hardware.
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Boeing to lead GMD system integration effort

1st September 2022

Boeing will be responsible for the integration, installation and testing of the US next-generation ballistic missile defence system.
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Gripen campaign losses leave Saab questioning Swedish government support

1st September 2022

A lack of Gripen export orders has left Saab frustrated and longing for additional support from the Swedish government.
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Taiwan delineates defence priorities in new budget

1st September 2022

Taiwan has reportedly inked a deal for MQ-9Bs, while it is also concentrating on rocket artillery more than tube artillery.
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Taiwan boosts defence budget in light of China’s threatening antics

31st August 2022

Taiwan is boosting its defence budget, and at the same time seeking weapons from the US and enhancing indigenous missile production.
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Stark choices confront constrained UK (Opinion)

30th August 2022

Is the next Prime Minister capable of finding a solution for the crisis facing the UK, as the country grapples with a cost of living crisis and an economy entering a recession at the same time as Cold War levels of defence investment are needed?
Naval Warfare

Ingalls Shipbuilding to prepare newest Zumwalt-class destroyer for combat

30th August 2022

The USN has awarded Ingalls Shipbuilding a contract for combat systems availability work on USS Lyndon B. Johnson.
Naval Warfare

LIG Nex1 receives improved Blue Shark torpedo development contract

29th August 2022

A South Korean firm has received a contract to improve the country's lightweight torpedo, while the ROK Navy has also recently established a new naval aviation command.
Defence Notes

SAIC contracted for US Navy network support

26th August 2022

Science Applications International Corp (SAIC) has been awarded a $163 million USN contract to support the shore networks for the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific Shore Networks Branch.
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US announces new $2.98 billion military aid package for Ukraine

25th August 2022

This forms the largest single US assistance package to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in February, covering thousands of artillery and mortar rounds, UAS and six NASAMS missile systems.
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RQ-4 to support US hypersonic missile test efforts

25th August 2022

RQ-4B Global Hawks will be integrated with advanced payloads to give the aircraft the capability to support testing of hypersonic vehicles for the US military.
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Russia's new maritime doctrine big on naval rivalry, short on realism

24th August 2022

Russia's July 2022 Maritime Doctrine is noticeably more ideological, closer to Soviet concepts and oriented towards rivalry with the USA and naval aspirations.
Air Warfare

Korean Air to develop a loyal wingman for ROKAF

24th August 2022

South Korea is joining the loyal wingman bandwagon, with a domestic company contracted to produce a detailed design for a new UAV.
Defence Notes

Asension to boost Australian space sensors

23rd August 2022

A contract awarded through the Defence Innovation Hub will see the delivery of space-based tactical sensor and is an important step for Australia to grow its domestic space capabilities.
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Israeli C-UAS jammers take effect in sub-Saharan Africa

22nd August 2022

Mozambican troops have successfully used Israeli-supplied MCTECH MC-Horizon counter-UAS systems to neutralise drones operated by Islamic State.
Defence Notes

Going autonomous - maritime UAV platforms and programmes (podcast)

19th August 2022

The Shephard Media news team looks at naval UAV programmes in development and the various problems and opportunities that uncrewed aircraft present in the maritime domain.
Air Warfare

India struggles to find a path forward for AEW aircraft

19th August 2022

India desperately needs more AEW aircraft, but its demand for an indigenous solution has slowed the acquisition process right down.