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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
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
Defence Notes
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
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.
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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
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Digital Battlespace
Drone Guard: The Complete C-sUAV Solution (Sponsored)
3rd October 2022
The proliferation of small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAV), whether specifically designed and equipped for military use, or adaptations of readily available commercial models, places a heavy burden on those responsible for countering them.
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Air Warfare
FMS contract sees Sierra Nevada sustain Lebanese Super Tucanos
3rd October 2022
Sierra Nevada gains two-year FMS deal to sustain six A-29 Super Tucanos in Lebanese service.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy orders full-rate production support for Evolved Seasparrow Block 2
3rd October 2022
Latest ESSM Block 2 support contract covers SAM purchases for 11 navies.
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Air Warfare
NAVAIR awards Block 4-related F-35 contracts
3rd October 2022
Latest contracts cover F-35 Block 4 manufacturing capacity, Block 4 simulation and training plus depot-level engine maintenance.
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Air Warfare
India to opt for air-to-air tanker leasing
3rd October 2022
India continues to beat around the bush concerning obtaining new air-to-air tankers, but a leasing option could be on the way.
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Defence Notes
Russia poised to increase defence spending
30th September 2022
Russia is set to significantly increase its expenditure on defence and national security according to a draft 2023 to 2025 budget.
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to upgrade Phalanx CIWS for South Korea
30th September 2022
Raytheon is upgrading and converting four Phalanx systems to the Block 1B Baseline 2 configuration for the Republic of Korea Navy.
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Naval Warfare
Shahid Soleimani catamaran enhances Iranian naval capabilities
30th September 2022
Is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy showing its hand to expand beyond the Straits of Hormuz?
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Defence Notes
Acquisition brings ECA Group and iXblue under one roof
30th September 2022
Groupe Gorgé says the combination of ECA Group and iXblue will create a ‘high-tech industrial champion’ for naval robotics and navigation systems.
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Naval Warfare
UK chases new countermeasure system for current and future submarines
30th September 2022
The UK MoD is asking prospective industry bidders for the Next Generation Countermeasure as part of the wider Underwater Defensive Aid Suite programme.
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Defence Notes
Honeywell gains contract to sustain radiation-hardened military microelectronics
29th September 2022
Honeywell receives radiation-hardening support contract for microelectronics.
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Defence Notes
Silent Sentinel to supply long-range thermal cameras for Swedish live fire test sites
29th September 2022
Silent Sentinel will provide its Jaegar platforms with an advanced cold-starter kit for Sweden.
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Defence Notes
USAF braces for new KC-46 delay as RVS 2.0 troubles persist
29th September 2022
The US Air Force is facing up to more KC-46 tanker woes.
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Defence Notes
UK economic emergency sets stage for strong words and hollow actions on defence
29th September 2022
Much as UK Prime Minister Liz Truss wants to project strong British power on the global stage, investment in much-needed capabilities is jeopardised by the fragile economic situation.
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Air Warfare
Thai C-130H capability upgrades reach completion
28th September 2022
With eight aircraft upgrades completed, four Royal Thai Air Force C-130Hs remain to be worked on in 2023.
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Defence Notes
US Navy orders more anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys from Erapsco
28th September 2022
Up to 100,000 additional AN/SSQ-53, 16,000 AN/SSQ-101 and 10,000 AN/SSQ-62 sonobuoys will be supplied to the USN.
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Naval Warfare
Italian documents shed light on project to replace San Giorgio-class LPDs
28th September 2022
The Italian Navy plans to replace its three ageing San Giorgio-class LPDs with newer vessels to support the gamut of amphibious operations in power projection scenarios.
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Defence Notes
Israel's Rafael buys UK defence firm Pearson Engineering in strategic expansion
28th September 2022
The acquisition of Pearson Engineering by Israeli firm Rafael could see UK manufacturing of the Trophy active protection system for the Challenger 3 MBT — but how well does the deal sit with the UK government's defence industrial strategy?
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Defence Notes
Uruguay receives more donations
27th September 2022
The Uruguayan army and navy are receiving second-hand platforms from key allies Brazil and the US
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