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Indian Navy Expanding to Meet China Threat, Better Team With Allies
For most of its existence, the Indian Navy has been in a state of perpetual modernization. Due to its major shipbuilding programs’ long schedules and the continual need to replace older platforms with new ones – especially submarines – Delhi has been unable to meet its shipbuilding goals. Since 1948 the Indians have wanted a … → Read More
F-35A Purchase Raises Questions Over South Korean Aircraft Carrier Program
South Korea is expected to purchase 20 new F-35A Block 4 Lightning II stealth fighters for the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) – raising questions about the future of the South Korean aircraft carrier program. A decision is expected to be announced later this month, according to local media reports, with the aircraft slated … → Read More
Japan Countering China’s Naval Build-up with Modern Fleet
Last month, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force commissioned JS Kumano, the first of its new Mogami-class multi-role frigates. The warship was built at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries facility in Tamano and is the first of a planned class of 22 ships that are destined to replace the fleet’s aging Abukuma-class destroyer escorts and Asagiri-class light destroyers. … → Read More
Japan Countering China’s Naval Build-up with Modern Fleet
Last month, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force commissioned JS Kumano, the first of its new Mogami-class multi-role frigates. The warship was built at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries facility in Tamano and is the first of a planned class of 22 ships that are destined to replace the fleet’s aging Abukuma-class destroyer escorts and Asagiri-class light destroyers. … → Read More
NATO next-generation ISR plans take shape
As NATO's existing E-3A Sentry AWACS aircraft are set to retire in 2035, the alliance plans to introduce a new networked ISR capability across all domains. → Read More
Irish MRV under review
LÉ Eithne, the flagship of the INS, was the last naval vessel to be built in Ireland. (Photo: Irish Defence) Modernisation of the Irish Naval Service includes the replacement of its ageing flagship LÉ Eithne, but budgetary issues could put this in doubt. → Read More
South American shipyards maintain their tempo
Shipyards in Argentina, Brazil and Chile are constructing vessels for their respective fleets, including ships for polar operations. → Read More
Italy expects new armoured vehicle prototypes
More details have emerged about the contract CIO was awarded in December 2021 for new 8x8 VBM Combat Plus variant armoured vehicles for the Italian Army. → Read More
New UAVs for New Zealand delayed
The wider impact of COVID-19 on the NZDF becomes more apparent as the introduction of new equipment is pushed back → Read More
Qatar expects imminent OPV delivery
With the high-profile FIFA World Cup looming on the horizon this year, Qatar wants to enhance maritime security with new OPVs and other high-end warships. → Read More
ANAO highlights Australian procurement woes
The Australian National Audit Office's latest Major Projects Report shows problems keeping to schedule and cost for a series of key procurement programmes for the ADF. → Read More
CV90 IFV keeps pace with upgrades
First developed in the 1990s, the CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle has proved to be a durable platform. However, with new IFVs entering the marketplace, upgrades are required to keep the CV90 at the top of its powers. → Read More
South Korea's Navy Growing to Counter More Regional Threats Beyond North Korea
The Republic of Korea Navy is no longer solely focused on the threat from its northern neighbor, but is embarking on an expansion to build a fully-fledged blue water fleet. Supported by its two main naval shipbuilders – Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) based in Ulsan and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Mechanical Engineering (DSME) based in Okpo … → Read More
US Navy to advance maritime C2
The US Navy (USN) is modernising and automating its Command and Control (C2) processes in order to improve its ability to respond rapidly in a high-intensity conflict environment. → Read More
Germany starts analysis of F127 frigate concept
As part of its surface fleet renewal programme, Germany foresees new air defence ships in the 2030s with capabilities to defeat emerging threats. → Read More
AUSA 2021: US Army networking capability rolls out
Expeditionary Signals Battalions are undergoing a process of modernisation to enable them to better provide networking and mission command support to deployed forces. → Read More
Manpack and Leader enter full-rate production
Following a long process of development, acquisition and trials the US Army is proceeding with full-rate production of its new two-channel software-defined radios that will fully integrate frontline units into the Integrated Tactical Network. → Read More
US Army advances future long-range fires
As the US Army drives its new programmes for long-range precision fires weapons forward, two of them are expected to come to fruition in the next couple of years. → Read More
GSD LuWA vehicle moves toward evaluation
The Luftbeweglichen Waffenträger (LuWa) vehicle programme is moving forwards after a new system demonstrator was unveiled in June for the German airmobile weapon carrier. → Read More
Jumping hurdles (Opinion)
Several recent land acquisition programmes have run into difficulties — but should delays and cost overruns be accepted as the norm? If not, what exactly needs to change? → Read More