After nine months of operations in two theaters of operations, an American missile destroyer will enter a long cycle of repairs and modernization. The contract shows how costly the sustainment side of maritime power projection is becoming.

The U.S. Navy is launching a multi-year funding stream for long lead materials for the next Ford-class aircraft carrier. It is a decision meant to shorten the schedule and reduce risks, but it also locks up funds for decades.

India’s Defence Acquisition Council has given the green light to projects worth about $11.64 billion, directing orders almost entirely to domestic suppliers. This is another step in modernizing the armed forces and reducing imports.

The expansion of the plant in Redzikowo is set to increase production of key ship equipment by 80% and strengthen European supply chains for NATO fleets. The project combines investments in a hall, machinery park and testing facilities.

Construction has begun on the first of three logistics support ships for the British auxiliary fleet. The program is intended to strengthen the ability to conduct long-term operations at sea and, at the same time, rebuild shipbuilding expertise and the supply chain.

The Spanish Navy is betting on lightweight, unmanned helicopters for maritime reconnaissance. A new contract for the test center is set to accelerate the integration of drones with ships and command systems.

In many plants, the most valuable know-how does not exist in instructions, but in the habits and “eye” of production veterans. It can be captured without a technological revolution, but it requires method, time, and consistent maintenance of standards.

Limiting steel import quotas into the European Union is meant to protect producers, but in practice it may drive up costs for industry. The effects will be felt unevenly across countries, and the pressure may spill over into the labor market and investment.

The defense of the Falkland Islands today rests on one airport and a small garrison, while Argentina is gradually rebuilding its capabilities. The problem is not only distance, but also shrinking capabilities to reinforce and retake the islands.

Wspólne zamówienie na zestawy PPZR Piorun ma przekroczyć 8 mld zł netto i objąć cztery państwa. Dla Polski to nie tylko większa liczba pocisków, ale też rola lidera zakupów i presja na moce produkcyjne do 2030 roku.