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Thales unveils testing hub for German Navy’s F126 frigate project
Thales has inaugurated a testing centre in partnership with the German Navy and BAAINBw, signalling another moment in advancing the …
Babcock says Miecznik continues “at pace” as they share their knowledge
Britain’s world-leading defence supplier, Babcock International, says that the Polish Navy’s Miecznik (or 'Swordfish') frigate programme “continues at pace” with …
Rauma lays keel for first Finnish Squadron 2020 corvette
Rauma Marine Constructions, Finland’s foremost shipbuilder, has laid the keel of the country’s first Squadron 2020, or Pohjanmaa-class corvette. Keel-laying is …
Military deployment: a viable long-term solution in violence-torn Ecuador?
Ecuador’s state of emergency has reached breaking point. On 22 April, news broke that Ecuadorian security forces had recaptured Fabricio Colón …
Analysis: UK defence spend hike will have to plug MoD’s fiscal black hole
Nearly one-quarter of the newly announced increase in UK defence spending will be required to properly finance existing military procurement …
In data: Latvia’s defence budget set for 70% growth by 2028
Latvia’s defence budget is forecast to grow significantly to nearly $1.7bn by 2028, from $1.0bn in 2023 following a multi-year …
Q&A: Ivalua discusses supply chain visibility in defence
The global defence industry is responding to supply chains that were shaken by the Covid-19 pandemic, and now by the …
Sixth Astute class submarine named in Barrow-in-Furness ceremony
In a ceremony at BAE Systems' submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, the Royal Navy officially christened its latest Astute class submarine, HMS Agamemnon. The …
Austal Australia concludes trials for RAN’s autonomous patrol boat
In collaboration with industry partners, Austal Australia achieves a milestone in the Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial, showcasing the potential for …
RFA readiness outlined in year of preparation ahead of 2025 carrier mission
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has provided an update on the availability and readiness of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary …
Singapore launches submarine ‘Inimitable’ in German alliance
The unveiling of the Inimitable solidifies Singapore's submarine defence technology, marking a milestone in naval capabilities, in collaboration with Germany. In partnership with …
US prepares to exempt AUKUS nations from ITAR
The US has begun to overcome a major hurdle to defence integration with its AUKUS partners – Australia and the …
Bulgarian Navy to restore minelaying capability in transport ship conversion
Bulgaria will convert one of its small naval transport vessels into a dual-use minelayer for use by the Bulgarian Navy …
How is quantum technology used in the military?
The dangers quantum technology poses to encryption networks has made it a point of increasing geopolitical sensitivity – forcing the …
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 …