Tag: defence procurement
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UK Defence Spending Delay: DIP Restart Signals Fresh Push on Security Commitments
Overview: A Restart After a Delay With Parliament resuming business on 5 January, the UK government is renewing its efforts to deliver the Defence Investment Plan (DIP). The DIP was conceived to fund the commitments laid out in the Strategic Defence Review, a long‑range plan that aims to shape the nation’s military posture, capabilities, and…
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UK Defence Spending Delayed: DIP Restart Signals New Year Push
Overview: A Delayed Defence Investment Plan Returns With the UK Parliament back in session on 5 January, the government has signalled a clear path to revive the Defence Investment Plan (DIP). The DIP is designed to fund the commitments outlined in the Strategic Defence Review, a high‑level blueprint for Britain’s defence posture. After a period…
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Ireland to Negotiate with France for Military Radar System
Background to the Negotiations The Government has signalled its intention to begin formal negotiations with France over the purchase of Ireland’s first primary military radar system. The move follows a process of assessment and consultations within the defence sector and with international partners to identify capabilities most suited to Ireland’s security needs. Defence officials have…
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Swedish King’s visit underscores Canada’s growing interest in Saab military aircraft
The presence of a high-profile international visitor often signals more than ceremonial goodwill. In the days leading up to Canada’s federal budget, Saab’s top executive made a decisive trip to Ottawa, meeting with senior government officials and lawmakers. The discussions come amid a broader, quietly accelerating interest in Saab’s military aircraft among Canadian policymakers and…
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UK Troops Treated for Hearing Problems During Final Ajax Armoured Vehicle Tests
Overview of the Ajax Vehicle Program The British Army’s Ajax armoured vehicle program, designed to modernise land forces, has faced years of delays and scrutiny over safety concerns. In its latest phase of final testing, soldiers who were operating or evaluating the prototype variants experienced hearing problems that required medical attention. The incident underscores ongoing…
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UK troops treated for hearing problems in final tests of the Ajax armoured vehicle
Context: a long-awaited Ajax armoured vehicle finally underway The British Army’s new Ajax armoured vehicle has been heralded as a cornerstone of modern warfare mobility and protection. Yet its path to service has been rocky, marked by repeated delays as engineers and defence authorities weighed the vehicle’s performance against ambitious safety and capability targets. In…
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Canada’s Budget Sets Course to Meet NATO’s 5% Defence Target
Canada’s Budget Aims to Meet NATO’s 5% Defence Target The federal budget released this year signals a shift in how Canada plans to fund its military and the Department of National Defence (DND). Rather than simply maintaining status quo spending, Ottawa is charting a course toward meeting NATO’s 5% defence expenditure target—a goal that has…
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India and Russia Move to Acquire Five More S-400 Air Defence Systems
New Talks Between India and Russia on Five Additional S-400 Systems Top defence ministry officials from India and their Russian counterparts are set to meet this week to discuss the possible procurement of five additional S-400 Triumf air defence systems from Moscow. The discussions aim to boost India’s long-range defensive posture along its vast coastline…