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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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Naval Warfare

Metal Shark gains FMS modification for four Defiant-class patrol boats

25th March 2022

Metal Shark will establish FY2022 and FY2023 pricing for four Near Coastal Patrol Vessels destined to be operated by US allies in Central America and the Caribbean.
Defence Notes

Russia-Ukraine war challenges UK force structure assumptions (Opinion)

25th March 2022

Barely a year after the publication of the Integrated Review, the UK MoD now finds itself observing a major conflict in Europe, and it will have to draw conclusions on what this means for force structures and presence.
Digital Battlespace

How are the Five Eyes militaries adapting to a data-centric battlespace?

25th March 2022

The US and its allies must adapt to this new character of warfare; they will not have control over every domain of the battlespace on the battlefields of tomorrow. This reality will have a significant impact on the Five Eyes.
Naval Warfare

Greece signs contracts for FDI frigates

25th March 2022

Greece will receive three frigates by 2026 under a deal with France's Naval Group.
Digital Battlespace

Podcast: Five Eyes Connectivity - The Network Effect

25th March 2022

In the latest episode of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast, we dive deeper into military connectivity and hear how the Five Eyes partners are developing new CONOPS based on the model of multi-domain operations.
Air Warfare

India looks elsewhere for spares for Russian-built helicopters

25th March 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having knock-on effects on the upkeep of India's Russian-manufactured helicopter fleet.
Defence Notes

DSA 2022: Weak appetite in Malaysia for defence procurement

25th March 2022

Minimal quantities of defence procurements are proceeding under Malaysia's current fiscal and political environment.
Naval Warfare

Babcock backs both designs for Korean aircraft carrier

24th March 2022

Babcock has signed an MoU with Daewoo Shipbuilding and is now backing both of the main contenders for Korea’s CVX programme.
Training

Military Training magazine; Land force EW training, Motion Platforms and more

24th March 2022

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Defence Notes

New MoU further cements Israel-Morocco defence ties

24th March 2022

IAI has agreed with the Moroccan trade and industry ministry to ‘promote dynamic and innovative bilateral economic cooperation in the fields of investment and technology’.
Naval Warfare

Poland doubles Kormoran minehunter fleet

24th March 2022

Three more Kormoran II-class vessels will join the expanding Polish Navy with deliveries planned for 2025-2027.
Naval Warfare

BAE to support Qatari naval base and ships

24th March 2022

With DIMDEX as the backdrop, Qatar has advanced plans to work with BAE Systems on warship and naval base support.
Naval Warfare

Berdyansk disaster hits Black Sea Fleet capabilities

24th March 2022

As the Russian Navy assesses the damage from explosions and ship fires at the occupied port of Berdyansk, the strategic consequences for the Black Sea Fleet could be severe.
Defence Notes

Russia claims import substitution success for guided missiles

24th March 2022

KTRV, which makes missiles such as the Iskander-M, has supposedly been able to source domestic replacements for Ukrainian engines and seeker heads — but broader problems persist for the Russian defence industry.
Defence Notes

Shephard Media Partners With Navy Lookout

24th March 2022

Shephard Media Partners with Navy Lookout: Key Partnership Establishes Powerhouse for Naval News and Analysis
Air Warfare

Australia and Japan concurrently launch new space groups

24th March 2022

More and more countries are expressing concern at the vulnerability of their space-based assets.
Naval Warfare

Rohde & Schwarz delivers comms systems for first Australian enhanced Cape-class boat

23rd March 2022

Rohde & Schwarz delivered communication systems for the first of the Royal Australian Navy’s Enhanced Cape-class Patrol Boat (ECCPB) on 23 March.
Defence Notes

Ukraine invasion has potential ramifications for Latin American procurement

23rd March 2022

Central and South American militaries may have to reconsider their procurement habits in view of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Defence Notes

TKMS mulls bid for insolvent German shipyard to boost capacity

23rd March 2022

TKMS did not mention the MV Werften Wismar shipyard by name but told Shephard the company was considering expansion in Germany.