Defense Brief Editorial
Belgium’s new research vessel Belgica launched in Portugal
The vessel will be owned by the Belgian State and operated and managed by RBINS and the Belgian Navy.
MBDA’s Marte ER anti-ship missile passes second test firing
The floating target was hit with “almost zero” miss distance after a flight of about 100 km.
Saab to develop next generation combat management system for Australia
The enterprise partnering agreement with Saab Australia is part of the government's multi-billion dollar strategic enterprise approach to naval combat systems.
German CH-53 helicopters targeted by small arms fire in Afghanistan
The helicopters were able to land safely in Kundus after suffering light damage.
Airbus unveils MAVERIC blended wing body demonstrator
Aerospace and defense company Airbus has revealed its MAVERIC "blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator at the Singapore Air Show.
Australian frigate joins US-led Maritime Security Construct in Persian Gulf
The Anzac-class frigate will support the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) in its mission to ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
US Air Force proposes retirement of 17 B-1B Lancer bombers
Continuous bomber support operations over the last 20 years have taken a toll on the airframe’s structure.
British-US Rivet Joint simulator unveiled at Waddington air station
The Royal Air Force is the first to take delivery of the operational flight trainer.
French Navy goes with H160 for interim SAR helicopter solution
The helicopters will be delivered through a partnership between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and Safran Helicopter Engines.
