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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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Digital Battlespace

Saab to build X-band digital radar prototype for USN

1st March 2022

US Navy will assess X-band all-digital radar performance in a contested maritime environment.
Digital Battlespace

DARPA chases comprehensive battlespace awareness with JAWS

1st March 2022

DARPA is exercising options on the JAWS contract for all-domain battle management planning software.
Land Warfare

THOR evolves into Mjölnir to hammer drones

1st March 2022

Leidos is working on a new prototype C-UAS solution called Mjölnir, which harnesses a high-power microwave weapon to defeat drones.
Naval Warfare

DSIT unveils WhitePointer underwater acoustic communications suite

1st March 2022

New solution offers underwater networked communication between various platforms at different distances from each other, DSIT claims.
Naval Warfare

Next-generation Italian submarine project passes system design review

1st March 2022

The U212 NFS programme will be a ‘catalyst for enhanced international skills technologies amongst EU and non-EU countries’, says OCCAR.
Land Warfare

Russian tactics in Ukraine reflect need for GBAD

1st March 2022

What should NATO planners take as initial lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war?
Defence Notes

South Korea tests L-SAM amongst other missile developments

1st March 2022

South Korea's most recent test encompassed a successful launch of the missile that will form the upper layer of Seoul’s multi-layered missile defence network.
Air Warfare

Malaysian MD 530G helicopters finally touch down

28th February 2022

The Malaysian Army is preparing to deploy its new MD 530G light attack helicopters after the delayed delivery of the six aircraft.
Defence Notes

European governments offer weapons to Ukrainian ground forces

28th February 2022

Ukrainian troops will receive anti-tank weapons, Stinger MANPADS and other materiel from European allies.
Naval Warfare

RN plans Type 45 ballistic missile defence, eyes future counter-hypersonic capability

28th February 2022

The UK RN will upgrade its Type 45 destroyers to provide a ballistic missile defence capability while detailing plans for the ship's replacements to feature counter-hypersonic equipment.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Poland fast-tracks Reapers with a wary eye on its eastern border

28th February 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is directly responsible for moves in Poland to fast-track the acquisition of MQ-9A Reaper MALE UASs, with more possible under the separate Zefir programme.
Naval Warfare

To block or not to block? That is the question for Turkey (Opinion)

28th February 2022

Turkey appears to favour implementing a clause in the Montreux Convention that could limit Russian Navy movements in the Black Sea against Ukraine – the practical advantages for Kyiv would be marginal but it would score a diplomatic and political victory.
Defence Notes

Russian defence industry faces long-term damage from US sanctions

28th February 2022

It may take time, but US-imposed sanctions will prevent Russia from accessing certain essential components such as microelectronics and chips. They will also affect the capacity of Russian industry to produce cutting-edge defence systems and hinder efforts by Moscow to match the technological trajectories of the West and China.
Defence Notes

India hopes for future field days for foreign producers

28th February 2022

Delhi wants to develop an advanced military production ecosystem, where foreign manufacturers invest, produce and export from India.
Air Warfare

Indian Navy completes its P-8I fleet

28th February 2022

The Indian Navy is stepping up training on the P-8I maritime patrol aircraft following the arrival of the latest aircraft from Boeing.
Defence Notes

Russian equipment losses underline hardy Ukrainian resistance

25th February 2022

Since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it has been met with a level of resistance powerful enough to destroy a wide range of equipment from helicopters and fighter jets to armoured vehicles.
Defence Notes

BAE Systems posts strong 2021 financials

25th February 2022

BAE Systems seems to have weathered the worst economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, as shown in its latest preliminary full-year financial results.
Military Logistics

Serbia orders pair of C295M airlifters

25th February 2022

Serbia makes a much-needed move to bolster its tactical airlift capabilities.
Defence Notes

Ukraine invasion should prompt geostrategic rethink by outgunned and outnumbered UK (Opinion)

25th February 2022

The need for the UK to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine risks making the ‘Global Britain’ defence strategy appear a case study in hubris.