Defence Notes
Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Naval Warfare
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
Defence Notes
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
Naval Warfare
Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry “great again”?
The White House and Congress have been increasing efforts to support the national maritime industry.
Land Warfare
How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
A Ukrainian company in a race against Russian jammers has been demonstrating how the country’s innovative start-ups have been beating the West at its own game.
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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
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Air Warfare
RAF boss hopes for a return to a five-aircraft E-7 buy
6th February 2023
While the RAF may hope to return to its original plan for a five-strong E-7 AEW fleet, the service will still have to wait until 2024 to receive its first aircraft.
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Defence Notes
Why China's surveillance balloon is more intriguing than alarming
3rd February 2023
While capturing headlines, the intelligence-collection capabilities of the Chinese balloon currently floating over the US are likely limited.
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Digital Battlespace
BAE nets US Navy networks contract
2nd February 2023
The CANES programme aims to modernise the USN's afloat network capabilities.
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Defence Notes
Boeing remains prime on US Minuteman ICBM guidance system
2nd February 2023
Boeing will continue to to maintain readiness and accuracy of the Minuteman nuclear missile's guidance system for the US Air Force.
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Naval Warfare
BAE contracts Norwegian shipyard for Type 26 composite work
2nd February 2023
Norway’s Umoe Mandal will build masts and other structures for five more Type 26 frigates.
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Naval Warfare
Mothership for autonomous minehunters arrives in the UK
1st February 2023
A new commercial vessel conversion will support operation of the UK's autonomous minehunting capabilities.
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Defence Notes
Airbus to define next generation of European military helicopters
31st January 2023
Airbus Helicopters has been selected to coordinate a European R&D programme looking at military rotorcraft operational needs post-2030, and is also leading on a study for a defence collaborative cloud.
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Air Warfare
HAWC missile completes flight trials as focus turns to maturing hypersonic technology
31st January 2023
Completion of HAWC flight testing means the US has two viable hypersonic missile designs that can be matured into future programmes of record.
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Defence Notes
Airbus enhances Belgian communications with satellite technology
26th January 2023
The Belgian Ministry of Defence has contracted Airbus to provide satellite communications services for 15 years.
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Defence Notes
How France’s future budget will prepare its forces for tomorrow’s warfare
26th January 2023
Under the future military programming law 2024-2030 umbrella, France intends to invest in innovation as well as in cyber, maritime, space and UAS capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
Type 31 programme moves forward with new steel cutting
25th January 2023
Steel cutting marks the formal beginning of construction of the second Type 31 frigate, HMS Active.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAVs present a step-change in maritime aviation, QinetiQ says
25th January 2023
QinetiQ is supporting the UK Royal Navy's pursuit of UAV development.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Iveco to take a majority stake in Horiba Mira’s UGV business
24th January 2023
The duo believe combining cutting-edge tech with manufacturing prowess will help secure a leading position in the UGV market.
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Naval Warfare
Italy marches on with Qatari ships while Algerian naval deal progresses
24th January 2023
Fincantieri will have delivered new corvettes, OPVs and an LPD to Qatar by 2024.
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Defence Notes
European defence projects compete for future PESCO funding
24th January 2023
New efforts evaluated by the EU's PESCO development mechanism will focus on climate change, hybrid threats, cyber, artificial intelligence and space as well as energy and maritime security.
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Naval Warfare
Indonesian Navy receives an additional hospital ship
23rd January 2023
Another hospital ship joins the ranks of the Indonesian Navy, while the induction of the sixth and final KCR-60M missile patrol boat approaches.
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Defence Notes
Despite sanctions, India's dependence on Russian military equipment likely to persist for decades to come
23rd January 2023
Despite boosting indigenous production and diversifying its sources of military equipment, India is in no position to give up its long-time dependence on Russia.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Exail participates in US Navy’s Digital Horizon exercise
20th January 2023
The three-week Digital Horizon exercise sought to further the USN’s USV and AI ambitions.
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Defence Notes
The most significant defence stories of 2022 - and looking ahead to the coming year (podcast)
20th January 2023
The year 2022 saw dramatic changes to the international security landscape along with major developments across the air, land and sea domains.
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