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Luftwaffe sets out design drivers for next-generation fighter
With a planned in-service date in the 2040s, the Next-Generation Weapon System forms the optionally piloted component of the Franco-German Future Combat Air System. Source: AirbusSweden signs for MQM-178 Firejet aerial target drone
The MQM-178 Firejet is pneumatically launched from a rail launcher, eliminating the operational costs associated with the use of rocket-assisted take-off. Source: KratosGermany gives green light for heavy transport helicopter
The CH-53K (foreground) and CH-47F (background) at the ILA Berlin 2018 airshow in April. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth JenningsThailand interested in acquiring L-39NG training aircraft
A prototype L-39NG was rolled out during a ceremony at Aero Vodochody’s production facility near Prague on 12 October. TheThai MoD has shown interest in acquiring the aircraft, according to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis. Source: IHS Markit/Gareth Jennings
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Logjam: ‘Trident Juncture’ tests logistics, communications for Arctic conditions
Integrating NATO and partner forces for ‘Trident Juncture’ – billed as the largest exercise of those militaries since the Cold War – created logistical and communications headaches for those directing the drills. Michael Fabey reports Assembling forces for the NATO-run
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Divine Eagle UAV spotted at China’s Malan airbase
Key Points The Divine Eagle HALE UAV has been seen in satellite imagery of China’s Malan airbase, suggesting that the type is now operational with the PLAAF. While the UAV’s sensor fit is unknown, enough surface area and internal space exists to enable a variety of missions.
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DSME awarded contract to build two more FFX II frigates
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has been awarded a KRW631.5 billion (USD558 million) contract for the construction of two more Daegu (FFX-II)-class guided-missile frigates for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN), the company announced on 14 November. The
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Netherlands unveils new combat support ship design
The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) on 9 November unveiled the design of its future combat support ship (CSS), which will be the service's first ship called Den Helder. The ship will carry fuel, ammunition, and other supplies and will have room on its upper deck for containers. It will have two
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Pentagon to prioritise increasing laser weapon power in future budgets
Key Points The Pentagon will prioritise laser scaling across several technologies in future missile defence budgets This could spur additional spending on laser weapons in other services The Pentagon will place renewed emphasis on laser scaling, or making laser weapons more powerful, across
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Silencing the airwaves: Chinese SEAD capabilities
China’s territorial ambitions around its coast have long been among the driving forces of its military modernisation. Tiago Falcao Machado reports on how, to support the expanding missions of its air forces, the PLA is developing an increasingly effective SEAD capability -
Basic instincts: Resetting the core operational mindset of the USMC
Facing mounting coastal threats, the US Marine Corps is developing new methods and mindsets to face its foes and remain relevant, as Michael Fabey reports -
Survival of the fittest: pods and pylons still in vogue for fast jet self-protection
Add-on countermeasures systems continue to make an important contribution to combat aircraft survivability in hostile airspace. Richard Scott reports
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Rheinmetall puts Mission Master UGV to the test
Rheinmetall’s Mission Master unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) was put through its paces in the European Land Robot (ELROB) trials held from 24–27 September in Lens, Belgium. The annual competition is held in different locations in Europe and is designed to demonstrate and compare the
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US Navy ramps up development of naval unmanned systems
The US Navy (USN) is accelerating its development of naval unmanned systems through programmatic changes and contractual tools meant to field such systems as soon as possible, according to Captain Pete Small, programme manager for Unmanned Maritime Systems. For example, the (USN) has started the
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Rheinmetall puts Mission Master UGV to the test
Rheinmetall’s Mission Master unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) was put through its paces in the European Land Robot (ELROB) trials held from 24–27 September in Lens, Belgium. The annual competition is held in different locations in Europe and is designed to demonstrate and compare the
