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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.
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Companies post mostly rosy results but warn of potential dark clouds
First quarter 2025 results have been dropping for companies in the past week but many of the US results come with a health warning in their forward-looking aspects about the potential impact of actions by the Trump administration.
Naval Warfare
Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UAS
In an exclusive interview with Shephard, DSTA chief Ng Chad-son outlines how the agency is reshaping defence tech development through deeper collaboration with industry partners, from AI-enhanced radar to smart naval munitions.
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Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.
Naval Warfare
How the Force Design 2028 will impact US Coast Guard acquisitions
The FD 2028 strategy intends to reduce the bureaucracy in procurement processes while speeding up the field of assets.
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Royal Australian Navy receives first MH-60R helicopters
11th December 2013
The first two MH-60R helicopters have been accepted by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) at ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s Owego facility. The RAN has 24 …
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Military Logistics
GOCO dies, but will live again
11th December 2013
The UK government has finally abandoned proposals to privatise the MoD’s defence equipment procurement agency, DE&S. The secretary of state for defence, Philip Hammond, told …
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Defence Notes
EADS details Defence and Space restructure plans
10th December 2013
EADS has presented a plan to the European Works Council that will see its future Airbus Defence and Space Division (Airbus DS) and corporate functions …
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Defence Notes
European ‘go-it-alone’ defence approach a major weakness, report says
9th December 2013
In the run-up to the European Council meeting on defence, a report from the EU Parliament has highlighted the costs resulting from the lack of European …
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Defence Notes
Boeing, Saab team for USAF T-X programme bid
9th December 2013
Boeing and Saab have teamed to offer a solution for the US Air Force’s upcoming competition to replace its T-38 aircrew training system. The companies …
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Naval Warfare
Selex wins ANZAC-Class frigate communications work
6th December 2013
Selex ES will provide and support modernised communications systems for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) eight ANZAC-Class frigates as part of a $188 million contract …
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Defence Notes
ECS developing USMC simulation training system
5th December 2013
Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) is developing a new training system for the US Marine Corps that utilises a Ship on Land Virtual Environment (SOLVE) …
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Land Warfare
IITSEC 2013: Land simulation to up game
5th December 2013
Simulation specialists have responded to calls from a senior US government official to further enhance training aids in the land environment to compete with levels …
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Defence Notes
IITSEC 2013: Presagis to reduce integration costs
5th December 2013
Presagis, a modelling and simulation software company, has released updated versions of all its main products to achieve a 50% reduction in integration costs. At …
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Defence Helicopter
Brunei takes delivery of first Black Hawks
4th December 2013
The Royal Brunei Air Force received its first four Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk helicopters on the 3rd December, it has emerged. Launching the first day …
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Naval Warfare
Cubic awarded LCS training and simulation contract
4th December 2013
Cubic Defense Systems will develop hands-on training devices, desktop trainers and simulators for each variant of the US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship’s (LCS) Mission Bays …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IITSEC 2013: Corsair unveils generic UAS training system
4th December 2013
Corsair Engineering is showcasing its generic UAV training system at I/ITSEC 2013 after successfully installing the system as part of a training course for the University …
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Defence Notes
IITSEC 2013: US services warn cuts will affect readiness
3rd December 2013
High level officials from the US DoD have warned that current budgetary constraints and the reset of US forces will challenge the modelling and simulation …
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Defence Notes
IITSEC 2013: Lockheed Martin demonstrates affordability in training cycle
3rd December 2013
Lockheed Martin is adapting to the constrained fiscal environment in the US by showing that money can be saved during the training process. ‘Right now …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon’s SM-6 achieves IOC with US Navy
2nd December 2013
Raytheon’s Standard Missile-6 has achieved initial operational capability (IOC), with the US Navy deploying the weapon for the first time. The company has delivered more …
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Defence Notes
Pirate attacks expected to double in Gulf of Guinea
2nd December 2013
Paramount Group has predicted that the number of pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea could double in 2014 if governments do not take action …
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Defence Notes
EADS meets Polish A&D industry
29th November 2013
EADS is looking to further increase its industrial footprint in Poland to benefit from the country’s buoyant economy. The company is running a business …
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Naval Warfare
Thales Australia to continue RAN combat system support
28th November 2013
Thales Australia will continue to support the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) Adelaide Class FFG frigate combat system under a contract extension announced on 27 November. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Sagitta enters integration phase
28th November 2013
Cassidian’s next-generation UAV design project, Sagitta, has entered into an integration phase ahead of its maiden flight in 2015, the company has revealed. The move …
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