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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.
Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
Defence Notes
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.
Defence Notes
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.
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems receives $132m US Navy award
18th November 2011
BAE Systems has announced that they have received a $132 million US Navy task order to provide C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and …
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Digital Battlespace
Vision Systems International wins F-35 HMDS contract
17th November 2011
Vision Systems International (VSI) has been awarded two additional phases in the development of the helmet mounted display system (HMDS) for the F-35. According to …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2011: Pilot gives viewpoint on Libya rescue
16th November 2011
The pilot of an MV-22 Osprey who recovered a crewmember from a downed US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle in Libya has spoken publicly about …
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Defence Notes
UK MoD under further scrutiny over defence costs
16th November 2011
The UK MoD is accused of being ‘hampered by a legacy of poor planning’ which has led to a £500 million in-year cost increase in …
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Naval Warfare
AOC 2011: Current operations driving EW requirements, says ITT Exelis
16th November 2011
Recent operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and most recently Libya have reignited interest in EW capabilities, ITT Exelis executives have claimed. Speaking to Shephard at the …
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Digital Battlespace
AOC 2011: Selex Galileo manoeuvres towards export market
16th November 2011
Selex Galileo is actively targeting the export market for its suite of EW systems as the UK faces economic pressures over the next ten years, …
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Military Logistics
Dubai Airshow 2011: Boeing attempts to eek out extra C-17 sales
16th November 2011
Boeing is attempting to eek out extra sales for the C-17 Globemaster III airlifter. With 238 examples now in service with seven operators around the …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon SeaVue XMC cleared for export
16th November 2011
Raytheon has received approval from the US Department of State to export the SeaVue eXpanded Mission Capability (SeaVue XMC) maritime and overland surveillance radar to …
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Digital Battlespace
AOC 2011: EW stays steady in uncertain times
15th November 2011
The EW industry remains in a healthy state despite anxiety caused by the economic downturn, the co-chairman of the US Congressional EW Working Group has …
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Digital Battlespace
AOC 2011: USAF expresses concern over Africa and South America cyber 'peers'
15th November 2011
Technology leaps are creating new, international 'peers' in the realm of EW and cyberspace, according to Lt Gen William Lord, Chief of Warfighting Integration and …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2011: Talon rocket ready for production
15th November 2011
Raytheon and partners Emirates Advanced Investments have declared the Talon laser-guided rocket ready for production. The declaration, made at the Dubai Airshow, follows an operational …
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Digital Battlespace
AOC 2011: Long and winding road for cyber security
15th November 2011
The US DoD is only 10% 'down the road' in implementing an effective cyberspace and national security strategy, an academic has told the Association of …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2011: Bell-Boeing pitches the Osprey to GCC nations
15th November 2011
The Bell-Boeing consortium is pushing the V-22 Osprey to GCC nations at the Dubai Airshow. As the aircraft makes its public debut in the region, …
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Digital Battlespace
AOC 2011: US dubs Chinese and Russian cyber threat harmless
15th November 2011
Neither China nor Russia are 'particularly interested' in dealing blows to the United States in cyberspace, according to the chief of the US Army's Cyber/Information …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2011: Google Earth assists Pakistan Air Force in border operations
13th November 2011
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) was forced to use Google Earth to plan its early missions against militants fighting in the border regions with Afghanistan. …
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Naval Warfare
Boeing to develop new jet mission computer
11th November 2011
Boeing will collaboratively develop a new mission computer for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler following a contract awarded by the US Navy. According …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Dynamics to develop countermine UUV
10th November 2011
General Dynamics Advanced Informational Systems (GD AIS) has been awarded an $86.7 million contract by the US Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command for the design …
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Defence Helicopter
Pratt & Whitney's F135 propulsion system successfully tested
10th November 2011
The F-35B Lightning II has completed a three-week sea trial conducted aboard the USS Wasp, flying under the power of Pratt & Whitney's F135 propulsion …
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Naval Warfare
Boeing to supply additional P-8A Poseidon aircraft
10th November 2011
Boeing has received a $1.7 billion low-rate initial production (LRIP) award from the US Navy to supply an additional seven P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. …
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