Defence Notes
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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.
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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17th March 2022
The US FY2022 federal budget was finally signed into law on 15 March, paving the way for almost $145 billion in military procurement funding.
17th March 2022
Images have surfaced purportedly showing a first Ukrainian TB2 UAV loss.
17th March 2022
The Super Tucano was built to adapt to customer requirements and changing technologies.
17th March 2022
The Embraer A-29 Super Tucano is in service worldwide, delivering a low-cost, capable platform, ideally suited for long-enduring operations.
17th March 2022
Dr Richard Connelly, director of the Eastern Advisory Group and RUSI Associate Fellow, suggests that sanctions placed on Russia's defence industry and a ban on the transfer of critical components for equipment production, imposed following Moscow's decision to invade Ukraine, are less impactful than the US might expect.
16th March 2022
China is propping up Russia, refusing to denounce its ally for the invasion of Ukraine. The war will also help shape Xi's plans to conquer Taiwan.
16th March 2022
Berlin is planning to spend big on defence equipment following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
16th March 2022
The final corvette of the batch supplied by the K130 consortium has been laid down on keel, as announced NVL Group.
16th March 2022
FSS Tosiwo Nakayama is the first of two 39.5m-long Guardian-class boats for the Federated States of Micronesia, built by Austal under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project.
16th March 2022
Bjørnøya was built in Romania but it will be equipped, tested, and completed by Vard in Norway before it is handed over to the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency in 2023.
16th March 2022
Mystery surrounds the identity of the latest African customer for Israel Shipyards.
16th March 2022
A large dry dock for Australia's navy will be the centrepiece of new construction in Western Australia.
16th March 2022
For a number of years, India has been seeking close-in air defence systems to protect its airbases.
15th March 2022
Leonardo has released its five-year growth and development plan in order to position itself as a European leader in defence electronics.
15th March 2022
Another European NATO member state aims to increase its defence budget, with Romania looking to spend 2.5% of GDP from 2023.
15th March 2022
Germany has decided it will buy both the F-35 and a Eurofighter electronic combat role aircraft, defying a proposal from the last government.
15th March 2022
Around 40 companies across Europe are already involved in the European Patrol Corvette project.
15th March 2022
Croatia orders new coastal patrol vessels for use by law enforcement for littoral operations and SAR purposes.
15th March 2022
Pakistan is improving the air force's capability with new platforms such as UCAVs from Turkey.