Defence Notes
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Romania joined NATO more than two decades ago and the country is vital to the alliance’s geographic reach and its ability to supply Ukraine with weapons.
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.
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3rd February 2022
Latvia's Minister of Defence has stressed the need to raise the military budget amid ongoing Russian aggression.
3rd February 2022
The AUV space is seen as a growing sector with deterring and defeating near-peer competitors requiring undersea capabilities.
3rd February 2022
The US GAO has released a report pointing out that the MDA's cost estimates for systems that detect, track and defeat missiles are incomplete.
3rd February 2022
A USAF F-15EX fighter aircraft has test-fired a missile for the first time.
3rd February 2022
The Polish MoD has introduced organisational reforms as it strives to make defence procurement processes smoother — but without broader political consensus, attempts at reform could fall flat.
3rd February 2022
From the surprise announcement of AUKUS to Brazil’s steady development of a nuclear-powered submarine, 2021 saw a year of rapid developments as SSNs continue to be some of the most sought-after assets for navies globally. What does 2022 have in store?
3rd February 2022
World Defense Show in Riyadh from 6-9 March will catalyse partnerships between international companies and the national defence ecosystem
3rd February 2022
In the space of a month, North Korea fired more missiles in January than it did in all of 2021.
2nd February 2022
US DARPA has contracted Northrop Grumman to develop a rotorcraft pilot AI assistant.
2nd February 2022
What is NATO doing to develop a specific policy for quantum technology?
2nd February 2022
Venerable Dutch F-16 fleet will receive new flaperons via the FMS programme.
2nd February 2022
Isotropic Systems and SES Government Solutions have completed the testing of new antenna trials, which will increase US and NATO forces’ connectivity.
2nd February 2022
There are indications that Iraq may order more surface naval vessels from Italian shipbuilders, despite the tortuous history of procurement between the two countries.
2nd February 2022
The newest San Antonio-class LPD for the USN has completed sea acceptance trials.
1st February 2022
After a number of delays the UK has published its first Defence Space Strategy.
1st February 2022
The configuration audit will pave the way for future modifications to the Fridtjof Nansen-class of frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy.
1st February 2022
Xenics has released its newest camera core, specialised for lightweight use.
1st February 2022
Withdrawal of FMF funding appears to contradict US approval of a much larger FMS deal for Egypt.
1st February 2022
Lockheed Martin is pushing for its LMXT tanker aircraft (based on the A330 MRTT) to be selected by the USAF in the KC-Y programme.