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Following the news that the British government has announced that it will provide £25 million in funding to the domestic defense sector to encourage innovation and bolster the industry’s capacity to fulfill the UAF’s requirements*; Tristan Sauer, Land Domain Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The Russia-Ukraine conflict has […]
Portugal likely to increase defense spending following conflict in Ukraine, says GlobalData
Portugal currently only spends 1.2% of its overall gross domestic product (GDP) on defense, which translates to $3 billion of its overall budget, with little room for acquisitions, found GlobalData a leading data and analytics company. However, the conflict in Ukraine is likely to motivate the country to reassess its defense budget and move one […]
Launch of third Long March-5B raises issue of responsible conduct in space, says GlobalData
Following the news that the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) has delivered the Long March 5B (LM-5B) rocket intended to carry the second module of China’s space station to orbit; Harry Boneham, Aerospace Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Delivery of the Long March 5B (LM-5B) demonstrates China’s […]
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 […]
Royal Navy will lead Europe in anti-ballistic missile capability, says GlobalData
Following the news that Britain’s Type 45 destroyers will be the first in Europe to gain an anti-ballistic missile upgrade;James Marques, Aerospace, Defense and Security Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “A £300 million contract with the European missile consortium MBDA will see the Aster 30 Block 1 land-based […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]