Defence`s Feeds

In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.

The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities. Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.

The meetings will be with remote participation for Members (being able to view and listen to proceedings, ask for the floor and intervene in the meeting). Other participants are invited to follow the meeting through webstreaming.

Following these decisions, the next meeting of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) will take place on 9 September 2021 (online).
The meeting agenda and documents will be published here.

SEDE meetings' calendar 2021
EP calendar 2021
Press release: Sahel: Security situation from the African perspective - 12 April 2021
Press release: MEPs quizzed the head of the IAEA about nuclear non-proliferation - 16 March 2021
Press release: Exchange of views with the NATO Secretary General - 15 March 2021
Press release: Instability in the Central African Republic - 24 February 2021
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Iraq is in the process of acquiring various military systems from several countries, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Turkey, to enhance its capabilities...

The US Navy (USN) Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) on 26 August announced that it had conducted a ground test of the second-stage solid rocket motor (SRM) booster in...

A bipartisan group of 13 US House members is urging the US Department of Defense (DoD) to support Lockheed Martin's proposed acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne.

The US Air Force (USAF) used Boeing C-17A Globemaster III and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules platforms instead of its Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy airlifter for its...

Israeli cyberintelligence firm Rayzone is scheduled to give several presentations at ISS World Europe in Prague on 7-9 December including one on its cybersecurity branch Rayzsecurity. The division is positioning itself on the cyber capacities building for States, offering to

Since their indictment in late June, Nexa Technologies executives Stéphane Salies and Olivier Bohbot used the French summer months to

Africa Intelligence understands that the first Franco-Russian hydrogen forum is due to take place on 2 December, on the same

Austria is launching a joint artificial intelligence research facility with China, even as partnerships between Chinese and Western research institutions

After putting its books back in order, Nick Alcock and Michael Bevan, the co-directors of British intelligence consultancy Good Governance Group

Announcing the results of its latest tender on 20 August, Norway's central bank Norges Bank will be calling on, in addition

Israeli cyberintelligence firm Rayzone is scheduled to give several presentations at ISS World Europe in Prague on 7-9 December including one on its cybersecurity branch Rayzsecurity. The division is positioning itself on the cyber capacities building for States, offering to

Since their indictment in late June, Nexa Technologies executives Stéphane Salies and Olivier Bohbot used the French summer months to

Africa Intelligence understands that the first Franco-Russian hydrogen forum is due to take place on 2 December, on the same

Austria is launching a joint artificial intelligence research facility with China, even as partnerships between Chinese and Western research institutions

After putting its books back in order, Nick Alcock and Michael Bevan, the co-directors of British intelligence consultancy Good Governance Group

Announcing the results of its latest tender on 20 August, Norway's central bank Norges Bank will be calling on, in addition

Americas

Sikorsky won a $48 million deal, which procures eight spare part and management and delivery of parts in support of the CH-53K low rate initial production configuration aircraft. The CH-53K can be fielded from amphibious assault ships for the transportation of personnel and equipment. Work will take place in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Washington, UK, Canada, California and North Carolina. Estimated completion will be in December, 2026.

Rockwell Collins Simulation and Training Solution won a $17.6 million modification, which procures initial spare parts and aircraft common equipment to support the E-2D Hawkeye Integrated Training Systems flight, tactics, and maintenance devices.The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye features a state-of-the-art radar with a two-generation leap in capability. Work will take place in Virginia, Japan and California. Work is expected to be finished by March 2024.

Middle East & Africa

Nigeria has inducted its A-29 attack aircraft into service at Kainji Air Base on August 31. The induction ceremony was hosted by Nigerian Minister of Defence Bashir Salihi Magashi.Gen. Jeff Harrigian, US Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa commander, represented the US Department of Defense.

Europe

Saab announced that it will be demonstrating a new generation of the Combat Boat 90 (CB90) fast assault craft for the first time outside of Sweden. It will be shown from 14-17 September at the DSEI exhibition in London, where visitors will have the opportunity to go aboard to learn more about its new capabilities.

Asia-Pacific

South Korea’s Defense Ministry has submitted its budget request for next year and one of the items on the shopping list is a Counter rocket, artillery, and mortar (C-RAM) system. The military is also requesting $9 million for the development of micro-satellites. $392 million out of the $42.4 billion is for the KF-X fighter program.

Japan’s Defense Ministry is seeking a record $50 billion for its budget next year, this represents a 2.6 percent increase from the previous year. Nearly $78 million will be spent on research into high-powered microwave weapons to defeat unmanned aircraft. $35 million will goes into research for hypersonic weapons. Expenses for research and development will add up to nearly $3 billion.

Today’s Video

Watch: E2D Advanced Hawkeye

Borhan system and Alborz 3-D radar were unveiled in the presence of Air Defense Force Commander Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi on Wednesday.