Naval Warfare

UK and US marines train to guard nuclear deterrent submarines

The Autumn round of Tartan Eagle training just concluded in Scotland.

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.

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.

Naval Warfare

Norway invites four nations to talk partnerships over new frigates

The US, the UK, France and Germany each have existing frigate programmes.

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Air Warfare

GA-ASI gears up to trial Mojave UAV from a Royal Navy aircraft carrier

29th June 2023

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) is working towards trial flights of its Mojave short take-off and landing (STOL) UAS from a British aircraft carrier later this year.
Naval Warfare

UK, Italy and France embark on destroyer upgrade programmes

28th June 2023

At the Paris Air Show, France and Italy signed an MoU for the mid-life upgrade of their Horizon-class destroyers. The upgrades will focus on anti-air defences, including radar, weapons and combat systems, while the UK's Daring-class destroyers will receive air defence capability enhancements.
Uncrewed Vehicles

UMS Skeldar equips V-200 UAV with Hydronalix USV

27th June 2023

At Modern Day Marine, drone-maker UMS Skeldar and Hydronalix announced a cooperation agreement to equip the V-200 rotary-UAS with the latter’s uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs).
Naval Warfare

New Swedish Navy ship class to enter service around decade’s end

27th June 2023

Four new ships for the Swedish Navy should enter service around the end of the decade, according to fresh information from Stockholm.
Naval Warfare

Second Royal Navy Type 26 frigate sees the light

26th June 2023

Part of the second of the UK RN’s future City-class Type 26 frigates, HMS Cardiff, has emerged from the build hall at BAE Systems Govan site in Glasgow, Scotland.
Naval Warfare

Italy signs up for Anglo-French future cruise missile programme

26th June 2023

France, the UK and Italy have signed a letter of intent paving the way for Rome to join the Anglo-French effort to develop a new future cruise and anti-ship missile.
Naval Warfare

Denmark inks contract for new patrol vessel design

23rd June 2023

The Danish Defence Materiel and Procurement Agency (FMI) has today signed a contract for the design of new patrol ships for the Danish Navy.
Land Warfare

Greensea demos robotic vehicle to locate buried munitions in the surf zone

23rd June 2023

On the boundaries between the land and naval domains, US company Greensea Systems has demonstrated the potential of a UGV to search for unexploded ordnance.
Naval Warfare

Communications and ES measures on board for strategic advantages (Sponsored)

22nd June 2023

Moving towards sixth generation technologies with a demand for high data rate exchange, ad-hoc creation of multi-point links, permanent cryptology and more knowledge.
Digital Battlespace

Senop to supply fire control shelters for coastal defence system

20th June 2023

Finland's Senop will supply shelter-based fire control centres as part of a coastal defence missile system delivered by Kongsberg.
Naval Warfare

SeaFuture 2023 puts spotlight on Italian naval programmes

20th June 2023

The recent SeaFuture event highlighted some of Italy's most important submarine, surface ship and naval aviation procurements. Shephard Defence Insight puts these latest programme developments in detailed context.
Naval Warfare

Terma to provide target detection radars for Norway's corvette upgrade

19th June 2023

Terma has announced that it will supply Scanter 6000 radars as part of Umoe and Kongsberg’s upgrade of the Royal Norwegian Navy's Skjold-class corvettes. The upgrade will …
Training

US Navy selects General Dynamics IT to support surface warfare training

19th June 2023

General Dynamics IT will train over 100,000 US and allied sailors over a five-year period if all contract options are exercised.
Digital Battlespace

Paris Air Show: Hanwha Phasor gears up to launch new multi-orbit SATCOM solution

19th June 2023

Hanwha Phasor, a London-based subsidiary of South Korean defence giant Hanwha, is gearing up to launch a new SATCOM solution that offers militaries multi-orbit access from a single panel.
Land Warfare

Brazilian Army releases requirements for armoured speedboats

15th June 2023

The craft are expected to be used in various missions including ISR, offensive and defensive actions, critical infrastructure protection, special operations, patrol and engineering and logistical support.
Defence Notes

Malaysia’s military acquisition mayhem and malfeasance (Opinion)

15th June 2023

Malaysia has succeeded in producing some prime examples of unsuccessful military procurements and corruption. Unfortunately, it is the Malaysian Armed Forces that bears the consequences.
Naval Warfare

Fincantieri details FCX Naval Ships Series, eyes Malaysian market for corvette design

14th June 2023

At Seafuture 2023, Fincantieri presented its FCX Naval Ships Series and provided further details about the FCX30 design.
Naval Warfare

Anglo-French uncrewed minehunting project moves forward with assurance trials

14th June 2023

The joint Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) effort is delivering an autonomous minehunting capability to the Royal Navy and Marine Nationale.
Defence Helicopter

BAE to adapt Archerfish mine disposal system for South Korea

13th June 2023

BAE Systems has won a contract to adapt its Archerfish mine disposal system for Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) as part of South Korea’s effort to develop a new anti-mine helicopter fleet.