Lithuanian Defence Minister coaxes US defence investment
During his visit to the US, Laurynas Kasčiūnas, the Lithuanian Minister of National Defence (MoND), encouraged US defence industries to…
03 May 2024
US NAVAIR supports development of new extended range LRASM
US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) are pursuing a new Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) variant with the intention of “extending range beyond the existing” AGM-158C-1 missile. According to the…
03 May 2024
UK will have Integrated Procurement Model in “full flow by next year”
Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), the UK’s procurement arm, have embarked on an ambitious programme called the Integrated Procurement Model’ (IPM) through which it will accelerate the delivery of kit…
02 May 2024
UK wants next-generation defensive aids for Royal Navy submarines
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking potential supplier able to provide a next-generation submarine-based countermeasure capability to equip both current and future vessels in the fleet, and will…
02 May 2024
Manta Ray UUV prototype completes in-water testing
Northrop Grumman's Manta Ray prototype UUV has passed in-water testing off the coast of Southern California, showcasing its modular design and potential for real-world deployment. The testing phase showcased the…
01 May 2024
“A bumpy ride” for cybersecurity as AI poses new threats – GlobalData report
AI-led attacks mean that the cybersecurity sector is in for “a bumpy ride for the next two to three years”, according to GlobalData’s new cybersecurity report. The report states that…
01 May 2024
Analysis: US finally make a move to produce NMESIS
The Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) has finally entered low rate initial production (LRIP) after being sidelined since it was deployed for the first time three years ago.…