In data: Bahrain’s balancing act amidst US dominance
As Bahrain's defence market shifts, newcomers face hurdles in breaking into a landscape long dominated by US suppliers despite political…
19 Apr 2024
Australia has first officers assigned to US Virginia-class submarine
Lieutenant Commander James Heydon, Lieutenant Commander Adam Klyne, and Lieutenant William Hall became the inaugural Australian officers to join the crew of US Virginia class submarines, marking a milestone in naval cooperation…
18 Apr 2024
Kongsberg to propel next-gen frigates in Dutch-Belgian defence deal
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a role in enhancing Dutch-Belgian naval defence with its propeller technology. Delivering propulsion solutions, the Norwegian business is primed to push for the propulsion system's optimisation,…
18 Apr 2024
In data: Egypt looks to secure jets and missile defence
Egypt’s latest list of defence platform acquisitions point to a greater need to secure its airspace in the region. Egypt faces strained relations with Ethiopia, instability in Libya, terrorism in…
18 Apr 2024
USS Ronald Reagan unveils USO centre to boost morale
To foster crew morale and alleviate the strains of extended deployments, the USS Ronald Reagan introduced an addition to its amenities: a ship-based United Services Organisation (USO) centre. This newly unveiled space,…
18 Apr 2024
Anduril unveils Ghost Shark XL-AUV prototype in Australia
Anduril has debuted the Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XL-AUV). Anduril originally began commercial negotiations with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to indigenously manufacture and deliver three XL-AUVs, in…
18 Apr 2024
Q&A: How will UK defence cope with the enduring skills deficit?
“More must be done to recruit and retain the defence workforce of the future,” urged a recent survey report published by the workforce management solutions company, Guidant Global. Workers understand…