* North Korea's sinking of the ROKS Cheonan is causing South Korea to rethink its planned Defense Reform 2020 restructuring and procurement program. Among other changes the Navy could see a shift toward more FFX type light patrol frigates. * US Army's next generation...
* For Gates' future Pentagon blueprint, look to his past? * Just say no: Pentagon chief wants president to veto defense spending bill if "unwanted" projects are funded. * Air dominance challenges: US intelligence analyst predicts China will have J-XX F-22 Raptor-like...
Shadow 200(click to view full) Sweden is a neutral country with forces in Afghanistan, who serve under the ISAF-led UN mission. In May 2010, their FMV procurement agency signed a contract to replace their existing Ugglan (Sperwer) UAVs with more modern systems. To...
Encore...(click to view - Francais) France's RIFAN Operation stage 1 (Réseau IP de la Force AeroNavale) equipped 46 ships and 6 nuclear attack submarines with an IP-based, broadband networking capability. Over the next 5 years, the EUR 240 million RIFAN stage 2 phase...
* US House Armed Services Committee approves FY 2011 defense authorization bill with controversial provisions on F-35's F136 engine and KC-X aerial tanker procurement, along with strong language re: continued Super Hornet buys. HASC summary [PDF] * Will new UK...
* US Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessment's releases "AirSea Battle: A Point of Departure Operational Concept", (PDF Release | Full report | Slides) describing how the US Navy can respond to growing threats from surveillance-strike complexes and ballistic/...
ASLAV, Afghanistan(click to view full) The Australian Army has a fleet of more than 300 armored vehicles that include M1A1 Abrams tanks, M88A2 HERCULES recovery vehicles, and wheeled ASLAV armored personnel carriers. In response to maintenance cost concerns, and...
* India mulls increasing foreign investment limits on domestic defense firms [PDF]. The current maximum is 26%. * Federal Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council releases "Net Generation guide," a 128-page report by the that focuses on preparing for changes in the...
Advanced Combat Helmet The ACH replaces the old PASGT helmet in the Army, and offers a number of improvements including exposed ears to improve hearing, a set mount for night vision gear, better protection against bullets in covered areas, and a system of internal...