Once a final design architecture has been finalised, Leonardo plans on flying a two- to three- ton RWUAS demonstrator for the first time “in the middle of this decade” in hopes of supporting the UK Royal Navy’s Future Maritime Aviation Force (FMAF) agenda.
By Tim MartinBAE Systems’ LR-PGK: The Superior Anti-Jam Solution
Going the distance to defeat emerging jam threats.
David Holmes, managing director of BAE’s FalconWorks, said matching the Pentagon’s ambitious autonomous push would take a lot of teamwork and a rethinking of the supply chain.
By Tim Martin
Responding to threats to European and NATO security, nations are buying fifth-generation fighters and standoff weapons.
By Barry Rosenberg
In an exclusive interview with Breaking Defense, CEO Micael Johansson said he and other European industry leaders also need “clearer objectives” and coordination from NATO and European governments amid the widespread push for munitions.
By Tim Martin
The latest munitions package is in line with the British Army’s wider ambition of undertaking an extensive modernisation campaign based on a budget of £41 billion ($51 billion) over 10 years.
By Tim Martin
Citing its planned military commitment, Stockholm says it “will be a credible, reliable and loyal member of NATO.”
By Lee Ferran
The new comments come in a Breaking Defense interview after another UK official separately said he believes the Saudis “will be part of GCAP in due course” — the strongest support yet from Britain for Saudi joining.
By Tim Martin
A new approach to speed, scale and efficiency for the industrial base
Radars, EW, EO/IR, space imagery, and microelectronics are brought under one roof for a streamlined approach to common people and factories.
The Defence and Security Equipment International expo brings together military officials and defense firms from around the world. Here’s what’s likely to be on their mind.
By Tim Martin
The 155mm rounds have been procured for loading on French Caesar, Polish Krab, German Panzerhaubitze 2000 and Slovakian Zuzana self-propelled howitzers.
By Tim Martin
“I would consider any partner that will step up and say that ‘we’re really interested in this’ because that would probably accelerate our process,” said Saab’s Johan Hagg of the workstation.
By Tim Martin
A new RUSI analysis calls on international partners to “ensure” the proposed artillery park is developed, while also working to cut down an existing supply of 17 artillery systems, operated by Ukraine, to focus on “maintaining a more limited range of guns at greater scale.”
By Tim Martin
The letter of intent comes after the Biden administration approved the re-export of the fourth generation jets to Ukraine.
By Tim Martin
Dean Rosenfield, group managing director at Saab UK, told media that the acquisition was part of a “deliberate strategy” to grow and expand business in Britain.
By Tim Martin
In a social media post today, Shapps said he was “looking forward to working with the brave men and women of our Armed Forces” and “continuing the UK’s support for Ukraine in their fight against Putin’s barbaric invasion.”
By Tim Martin
