Tag: Northrop Grumman
Space V Airborne ISR – or Mix and Match
Owning satellite based ISR for military use is still an exclusive ‘club’, but airborne ISR still provides that most countries need.
Until relatively recently, satellite-based...
Navies Surface Interest in Unmanned Systems
Published in the November/December 2020 Issue - Unmanned systems manufacturers are finding a responsive market for their products among navies in the Indo-Pacific region.
The...
Ferreting Around for Secrets
Published in the September/October 2020 Issue – Japan has experienced an increase in visits by Chinese and Russian ISR aircraft, but also has snoops...
Making the Shell Fit the Job
Published in July/August 2020 Issue - Artillery ammunition developments are driven by greater flexibity of round, the need for more range and increased accuracy.
The...
Bigger and Badder
Published in the April/May 2020 Issue - Infantry Fighting Vehicle operators want more punch from their medium calibre cannons - and onboard missiles will...
EDITOR’S BUNKER BRIEFING (17 August 2020)
Dear Readers,
The middle of summer, especially the middle of August, usually translates into what we in the editorial side of the media call a...
Japan commences sea trials of latest Aegis missile destroyer
The second of two Maya (Improved Atago)-class guided missile destroyers built for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commenced sea trials in anticipation...
USAF Global Hawk begins Japan rotation
The US Air Force (USAF) has deployed a Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk high altitude long endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from Guam’s...
A Deeper Growl
One of the most powerful weapon systems in America's arsenal, the EA-18G Growler, is about to get even better with the introduction of the...
Singapore Keeps Its Spear Tip Sharp
The modernisation of Singapore’s armed forces
Singapore’s intent to maintain one of the most modern defence forces in Asia Pacific was once again emphasised when...
