JFD showcases new Tactical Diving Vehicle technology at SOF Week 2023 ahead of delivery...
JFD – part of James Fisher and Sons plc – has launched its advanced four man tactical diving platform, Shadow Seal, during SOF Week...
May Radio Roundup
Message Received!
In mid-April Systematic announced it had received a contract from the Royal Navy to help develop Message Text Formats (MTFs) and produce...
SPOC’s Ears
The US Air Force’s SPOC airborne communications system moves forward, helping the air force’s realisation of its Airborne Battle Management System concept.
Towards late March,...
Put to the Test
The annual Steadfast Cobalt exercise tests the interoperability of military communications systems and networks supporting the NATO Response Force.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s...
Bad News Travels Fast
The US Navy’s E-6B Mercury aircraft is a key component of the United States’ strategic nuclear deterrent. Thoughts are turning to its replacement.
On 19th...
NATO’s ‘Dynamic Mongoose’ ASW exercise demonstrates alliance deterrence capability
NATO navies completed on 5 May the alliance’s ‘Dynamic Mongoose’ anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise in the North Atlantic.
‘Dynamic Mongoose’ is NATO’s long-standing annual North...
May Spectrum SitRep
Armada’s monthly round-up of all the latest electronic warfare news in the product, programme and operational domains.
Lightning Protection
In early April BAE Systems received a...
Australia to re-assess surface fleet construct, following strategic review
Australia intends to conduct an independent review of the size, mix, and capability of its naval surface fleet, as part of increasing the overall...
Australia’s ANI reappoints MD/CEO, defence minister announces
Australian Naval Infrastructure Pty Ltd (ANI) has reappointed its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Andrew Seaton, who has held both posts since 2020, has...
Netherlands returns to Tomahawk procurement
The Netherlands plans to procure Raytheon’s Tomahawk sea-launched cruise missile (SLCM) from the US Navy (USN), the Dutch defence ministry (MoD) has announced.
The plans...