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France’s defense budget continues to grow as acquisitions expenditure expected to rise by 30% over the next five years, says GlobalData

As the French military’s various acquisitions programs in the land domain continue to deliver new systems on time and on budget, growing confidence in the French defense industry has driven the continued growth of both the defense budget and expenditure on new acquisitions, observes GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that projects within […]
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Airbus’ UK Zero Emission Development Centre could help meet its 2035 deadline for zero-emission passenger aircraft, says GlobalData

Following the news that Airbus is strengthening its presence in the UK with the launch of a Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies; Harry Boneham, Aerospace Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Airbus is pushing ahead with the development of hydrogen technology, pursuing its self-imposed 2035 deadline for the […]
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Turkey should develop a robust submarine manufacturing ecosystem due to the Reis-class program, says GlobalData

Following the news that Turkey’s Golcuk Naval Shipyard launched the second Type-214TR (Reis-class) air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarine; Tushar Sudesh Mangure, Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Over the last decade, Turkey has established itself as a major manufacturer of defense equipment. The new Type-214TR (Reis-class) submarines, which should replace […]
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US Army tests Raytheon’s Stryker-mounted laser weapons system as Directed Energy Weapons market shows promising growth potential, says GlobalData

Following the news earlier this month that the US Army conducted tests of a new 50-kW high-energy Laser Weapons System (LWS) integrated with the Stryker IFV chassis as part of its ongoing Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD) program; Tristan Sauer, Land Domain Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers […]
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Rafael’s Aerospike missile will greatly benefit special operations forces requiring close-air support, says GlobalData

Following the news that Israeli firm Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled its new Aerospike next generation air-to-surface missile (ASM) at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) 2022; Tristan Sauer, Land Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “As the latest product in the Spike missile family, the Aerospike […]
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Successful testing of indigenous anti-ship missile highlights Indian Navy’s commitment towards self-reliance in missile technology, observes GlobalData

Following the news that the Indian Navy successfully test-fired an indigenously developed anti-ship missile; Aamir C, Defence Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Indian Navy has conducted the maiden test-firing of its first indigenously developed anti-ship missile. The successful testing of the missile is certainly a step forward towards […]
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New Medium Helicopter tender attractive prospect as UK military rotorcraft budget to reach $4.62 billion between 2021 and 2031 says GlobalData

Following the release of the New Medium Helicopter tender by the UK’s Ministry of Defense; Harry Boneham, Aerospace Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, shares his view: “Replacing the UK’s Pumas, Dauphins and Bell 212s/412s with new medium helicopters is an attractive prospect for any successful bidder, with GlobalData expecting the UK […]
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Drones have the potential to enhance the British military’s capabilities to defend the UK, says GlobalData

Following the news that the UK government is reviewing the size and capability of the country’s drone fleet; James Marques, Associate Aerospace, Defence and Security Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The British military’s ability to defend the UK and project power could be enhanced via further investment in […]
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Poland’s acquisition of the Brimstone missile represents a new axis of NATO interoperability, says GlobalData

Following the news that Poland has chosen MBDA UK to supply its tank-destroyer vehicle program (locally known as the Ottokar Brzoza program) with Brimstone anti-tank missiles; Madeline Wild, Associate Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, shares her view: “The agreement to equip Polish Armed Forces with the Brimstone missile creates a […]
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Launch of two indigenous warships to augment Indian Navy’s blue water capabilities, observes GlobalData

Following the news that Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited launched two frontline warships of Indian Navy, a Project 15B destroyer and a Project 17A frigate; Tushar M, Defence Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The induction of the state-of-the-art Project-15B (Vishakhapatnam-class) and Project-17A (Nilgiri-Class) frigate is expected to significantly enhance […]
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UK’s defense agreements with Finland and Sweden will bolster security prior to NATO membership, says GlobalData

Following the news of Finland and Sweden signing separate defense agreements with the UK; William Davies, Associate Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The UK’s announcement that it has signed mutual aid agreements with Finland and Sweden is a significant move for the two nations that are moving […]
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Third-phase contracts for the Dreadnought program awarded as UK pushes against delays to maintain Continuous at Sea Deterrence, says GlobalData

Following the news that £2 billion worth of contracts have been awarded to BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, marking the beginning of the third phase of the submarine nuclear deterrent program, Continuous at Sea Deterrence (CASD); Madeline Wild, Associate Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, shares her view: “The Dreadnought program entering […]
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Goals of UK’s Cyber Resilience Strategy for Defence ambitious but necessary, says GlobalData

Following the release of the UK Ministry of Defence’s Cyber Resilience Policy for Defence;Harry Boneham, Aerospace Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, shares his view: “The war in Ukraine has brought into sharper focus the pressing need for Western countries to critically assess and address potential defense vulnerabilities, including in cyberspace. The […]
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Australia’s autonomous vehicle procurement will bolster its growing naval capabilities, says GlobalData

Following the news that Australia is in talks with defense manufacturer Anduril industries to procure autonomous underwater vehicles; William Davies, Associate Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Australia’s potential acquisition of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) will bolster its growing naval capabilities and will likely be designed to operate […]
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Domestic production of Raytheon’s SkyCeptor missile an important boost to Romanian defense industry following the Russia-Ukraine conflict, says GlobalData

Following the news that Raytheon and state-owned Romarm have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the Romanian firm to domestically manufacture the SkyCeptor missile;Madeline Wild, Associate Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, shares her view: “The Russian invasion of Ukraine has placed a new level of urgency on improving the […]
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Deliveries of Soviet-era arms to Ukraine will benefit the Western defense industry, says GlobalData

Following the news that Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia are sending their stock of Soviet-era equipment to Ukraine; William Davies, Associate Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Eastern European countries providing Ukraine with a number of their Soviet-era weapons systems to aid them in the conflict is in part […]
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Data breach of MoD recruitment site highlights weaknesses in UK cyber defenses, says GlobalData

Following the news that the British Army’s recruitment website has been down since March following a data breach; Madeline Wild, Associate Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, shares her view: “The terms hybrid warfare and cyber-attacks are increasingly part of the everyday lexicon, with the breach of the British Army’s recruitment […]
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Airbus’ deal with ITA Airways to explore electric ‘air-taxi’ services to create more eco-friendly urban transport options, says GlobalData

Following the news that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Airbus and ITA Airways to build a sustainable solution for urban aerial transport; James Marques, Associate Aerospace, Defence and Security Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “CityAirbus Next-Gen is a four-seat, fixed-wing vertical takeoff or landing (VTOL) aircraft […]
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Hawkei PMV-L to augment Australian Defence Force capability to undertake extensive military support missions, observes GlobalData

Following the news that Thales Australia rolled out the 1000th Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle-Light (PMV-L) for the Australian Defence Force (ADF); Tushar M, Defence Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The Australian Department of Defence had signed a $980.4m contract with Thales Australia in October 2015 for the procurement […]
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