The European Defence Agency (EDA) and its 27 member states are preparing to overcome a problem that hampers the timely launch of multination capability projects: the lack of bridge funding to get around different national defence budgetary cycles. They will do this by creating a new co-operative
EDA countries agree on common financing mechanism for capability projects
↧
↧
Thornberry's acquisition reform bill focuses on acquisition of services
Key Points
Top lawmaker introduces another acquisition reform bill
Legislation is focused on better accounting for services; IP acquisition
The latest acquisition reform effort from the chairman of the US House of Representatives Armed Services Committee, representative Mac Thornberry of Texas,
↧
Indian Army receives first two of 145 M777 howitzers from US
The Indian Army (IA) has received the first two of the 145 BAE Systems M777 155 mm/39-calibre lightweight howitzers (LWHs) it acquired from the United States in November 2016 for USD737 million.
Officials told Jane's that the two LWHs, along with Selex Laser Inertial Artillery Pointing Systems,
↧
IMDEX 2017: Singapore takes further steps towards enhancing regional submarine safety
Key Points
Singapore has announced a number of initiatives in a bid to improve submarine operating safety in the region
Initiatives are being pursued amid a steady increase in the number of submarines in the Asia-Pacific region
Against the backdrop of a proliferation in underwater fighting
↧
Honeywell announces USD100 million investment fund
United States firm Honeywell announced on 17 May the launch of a new USD100 million investment fund designed to help the company spot and acquire early-stage technology companies. The fund, which will operate under the name Honeywell Ventures, will be managed by Murray Grainger.
Honeywell did not
↧
↧
First Danish Piranha 5 rolled out by GDELS-Mowag
The first of 309 Piranha 5 armoured personal carriers (APCs) for the Royal Danish Army was rolled out on 17 May in a ceremony at the facilities of manufacturer General Dynamics European Land Systems - Mowag (GDELS-Mowag) in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland.
The Piranha 5 was selected by the Danish Defence
↧
Export version of China's Z-19 attack helo makes maiden flight
The export version of China's Harbin Aviation Industries (Group) Company (HAIG) Z-19 Black Whirlwind armed reconnaissance/attack helicopter has made its maiden flight.
Called the Z-19E, the new variant took to the skies on 18 May over the city of Harbin in China's northeastern province of
↧
China, ASEAN approve framework for South China Sea code of conduct
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed on a draft framework for a code of conduct (COC) in the South China Sea (SCS) in a bid to ease regional tensions over territorial disputes in the area.
"We are pleased to announce that the senior officials have completed
↧
Chile to get new submarines, replacing Type 209s
The Chilean Ministry of Defence (MoD) has authorised the Chilean Navy to start a selection process to buy two new submarines, aiming to replace its two Type 209/1400L boats currently in service.
In 2016, the Navy finished defining requirements for the new vessels and, with the MoD's authorisation,
↧
↧
ARL developing 'Third Arm' soldier-worn weapon stabiliser
The US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is developing a prototype for a body-worn weapon mount, called the Third Arm, to help soldiers stabilise a heavier weapon.
The Third Arm is "a passive mechanical appendage that interfaces with a soldier's protective vest and counterbalances the weight of
↧
Pentagon shows off service research labs
The Pentagon held its second ever Department of Defense (DoD) Lab Day on 18 May, with dozens of booths displaying various technologies development in the military service laboratories. The current head of acquisition for the agency took the opportunity to counter the notion that innovation is only
↧
EU nations to launch permanent defence co-operation after years of hesitation
After years of dancing around the issue, the 28 EU nations have nailed down their intent to launch so-called permanent structured co-operation (PESCO) in defence. Spurred by Brexit and the growing threats to Europe's security, PESCO will enable any self-selected group of member states to pull ahead
↧
Pakistan looks at COIN role for Super Mushshak aircraft
The state-owned Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), in Kamra, northern Pakistan, is looking at counter-insurgency (COIN) roles for its Super Mushshak training aircraft.
The move comes after the company successfully integrated a new glass cockpit into the aircraft and sold units of the basic
↧
↧
US officials describe shifting tactics in fight against Islamic State group
Key Points
President Donald Trump approved plans to focus on surrounding Islamic State fighters in position to prevent the escape of foreign fighters
Defence officials refused to provide a timeline for destroying the group but said they expect "it's not going to be over soon"
Top US
↧
General Atomics to install AAG on third Ford-class aircraft carrier
The US Navy's (USN's) Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded General Atomics a USD195.2 million contract modification for manufacture, assembly, test, and checkout of the advanced arresting gear (AAG) for the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 80) on 18 May 2017.
The
↧
Canada to reconsider F/A-18 purchase following US Bombardier probe
Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland issued a statement responding to the launch of a US Department of Commerce investigation into Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier on 18 May.
Ms Freeland expressed her disagreement with the proceedings, which were initiated by rival
↧
USAF accuses Chinese aircraft of conducting 'unprofessional intercept'
Two Chinese Sukhoi Su-30-type fighter aircraft carried out what US officials described as an "unprofessional" intercept of a US Air Force (USAF) Boeing WC-135 Constant Phoenix atmospheric collection aircraft while it was conducting a routine mission in international air space over the East
↧
↧
US-led coalition strikes Syrian troops to halt advance on Al-Tanf
In the first known move of its kind, the US-led coalition defended Syrian rebels by attacking pro-government forces in Syria on 18 May.
"The coalition struck pro-regime forces that were advancing well inside an established de-confliction zone … that posed a threat to US and partner
↧
State Armament Programme for 2018-2025 to beef up combat capabilities of Russian armed forces
The share of modern equipment in service with the Russian military has increased to 58% and is expected to reach 62% by the end of 2017, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The announcement came on the sidelines of a meeting to formulate the key concepts behind the 2018-2025 State
↧
Russia's defence technology shortfalls feature in Putin declaration
On 15 May, Russian President Vladimir Putin officially announced what is being called a programme for the strategic economic security of the nation. This set of initiatives that will run through to 2030 can be found on the official Russian government website that publishes decrees and other legal
↧
More Pages to Explore .....
