GCAP: first flight tests of EXCALIBUR testbed completed 13/12/2024 | Andrea Mottola The testbed is only equipped with empty bulges, fairies and radomes for ISANKE and ICS. Technological demonstrators will be installed, most likely, between the last quarter… [read more]
The Deep-Sea Game Changer: Inside ALSEAMAR's 1,000-metre Glider Revolution 13/12/2024 | Marco Giulio Barone The SeaExplorer gliders are part of France’s efforts to create a technology powerhouse in underwater technology, with a focus on maritime intelligence gathering networks. ALSEAMAR continues to advance its technological capabilities in acoustic detection systems and underwater communication.
The UK promises a new approach to sustain the Defence Industry 13/12/2024 | Gabriele Molinelli The launch of yet another new Defence Industrial Strategy. The Defence Secretary could in particular announce some major investments from BAE Systems, Babcock and Rolls Royce, primarily due to AUKUS, as well as from Helsing (pictured), Europe’s largest defence AI.
DEIMOS trial demonstrates F-35 data sharing across the ocean into RAF’s NEXUS Combat Cloud 12/12/2024 | Gabriele Molinelli An F-35 in the US has shared classified data with the RAF in the UK via satellite under the guise of project DEIMOS. The RAF has been working on NEXUS for multiple years now, in particular installing it about VOYAGER (A-330) tankers.
Germany expands its U-212CD fleet 12/12/2024 | Giuliano da Fre' The 4.7 billion euro programme aimed at the purchase of another batch of 4 U-212CD submarines has passed through the Bundestag. Per the ‘Zielbild Marine 2035+’ programme, the number of submarines will raise from 6 to 9, all based on the CD version.
US Navy strengthens aircraft carrier deployment in the Pacific 12/12/2024 | Michele Cosentino On 5 December 2024, the aircraft carrier LINCOLN left Malaysia and is operational in the South China Sea together with the destroyers missile launchers SPRUANCE (DDG 111), MICHAEL MURPHY (DDG 112) and FRANK PETERSEN JR. (DDG 121).
Wing-mounted AESA radar to be tested for the AH-64 APACHE 11/12/2024 | Fabio Di Felice The US government published a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the potential testing of an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar on US Army AH-64 APACHE attack helicopter, using a standard weapons pylon.  Leonardo may offer the OSPREY 30 AESA radar that has already been installed on the USN/USMC MQ-8C FIRE… [read more]
US Army announces an Increment 5, 1000+ km PrSM 11/12/2024 | Gabriele Molinelli As the Precision Strike Missile begins to enter service to replace ATACMS, its spiral development only grows more important and ambitious.  The main objective connected with Inc 5 is range, which is meant to exceed 1,000 km.
From Halifax to the World - CMS 330's Role in Modern Naval Strategy 10/12/2024 | Marco Giulio Barone Originally developed for the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class frigates, the CMS 330 has evolved into a versatile solution for medium-power navies. Thanks to a conversation with Glenn Copeland, General Manager of Lockheed Martin Canada Rotary & Mission Systems, FW MAG could have a deeper understanding of this unique Canadian product.
A new missile destroyer for the South Korean Navy 10/12/2024 | Michele Cosentino All the 3 vessels envisaged in the KDX-III BATCH 2 programme are built in the Ulsan shipyard of South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries, where construction of the third and last unit began on 17 October. Next deliveries expected for 2026 and 2027.