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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Naval Warfare
SM-3 Block IIA completes second test
1st November 2018
The US Navy and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have successfully completed the second intercept flight test of Raytheon's Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA. The …
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Naval Warfare
RAN commissions HMAS Brisbane
1st November 2018
The Royal Australian Navy has commissioned the second Australian-built Hobart-class guided missile destroyer, HMAS Brisbane, at the Garden Island Naval Base in Sydney, the Australian …
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Defence Notes
Swiss backtrack on weapon sales to conflict states
31st October 2018
The Swiss government has reversed a decision to loosen restrictions on weapons exports to countries wracked by internal conflict, following outcry over the planned move. …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2018: New equipment rolls into Indonesia (video)
31st October 2018
As with other nations in South East Asia, Indonesia, is embarking on a various procurement programmes across the navy, army and air force. Ahead of …
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Land Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Malaysia tests Starstreak missiles
31st October 2018
Malaysia conducted a firing of its Thales Starstreak Next Generation (NG) surface-to-air missiles on 25 October at the Tanjung Logok Ground-to-Air Firing Range in Johor, …
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Naval Warfare
India turns to Russia for new frigates
31st October 2018
India’s Ministry of Defence concluded a $950 million deal with the United Shipbuilding Corporation of Russia to buy two Project 11356M guided-missile frigates for the …
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Defence Notes
US indicts 10 Chinese over scheme to steal aerospace tech
31st October 2018
The United States indicted 10 Chinese, including two intelligence officers, over a five-year scheme to steal technology from US and French aerospace firms by hacking …
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Defence Notes
US withdrawal from INF upsets China
30th October 2018
Since the 1988 signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) between the Soviet Union and US, the Cold War agreement abolished all nuclear and conventional …
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Military Logistics
StandardAero to support P-8A engines
30th October 2018
StandardAero has been selected as the US Navy's primary engine depot for support of CFM56-7 engines used on the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, the company …
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Defence Notes
Russia to test missiles in NATO exercise zone
30th October 2018
Russia plans to test missiles off Norway this week in an area where NATO is carrying out its biggest military exercises since the end of …
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Naval Warfare
Germany offers to fill Polish submariner training gap
30th October 2018
In the face of an inevitable reduction of its submarine fleet, the Polish Navy is looking for new ways to maintain a minimal level of …
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Naval Warfare
Babcock completes Mk8 Mod 1 firing trials
30th October 2018
Babcock International has detailed progress on its five year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver an upgraded 4.5in Mk8 Mod 1 …
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Naval Warfare
Russia's only aircraft carrier damaged as floating dock sinks
30th October 2018
Russia's only aircraft carrier was damaged and a giant floating dock sank after a crane crashed onto the vessel as it was undergoing repairs near …
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Defence Notes
Japan and India agree new defence and economic projects
29th October 2018
Japan and India agreed Monday to upgrade diplomatic and military ties, with Tokyo also offering low-interest loans as the two countries seek closer ties to …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2018: Raytheon’s maritime missiles hit new milestones
26th October 2018
Raytheon’s Tomahawk cruise missile is set to begin a modernisation programme as of 2019 as other missiles, such as the Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM), are …
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Defence Notes
Belgium's purchase of US F-35 jets 'against European interests': Macron
26th October 2018
Belgium's decision to buy US-made F-35 fighter jets instead of a rival European aircraft "strategically goes against European interests," French President Emmanuel Macron said on …
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Defence Notes
Two Koreas agree to remove some border guard posts
26th October 2018
The two Koreas on Friday agreed to each remove 11 guard posts along the heavily-fortified border next month with a goal to possibly remove all …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2018: SeaSnake 27 enters final testing stage
26th October 2018
Rheinmetall showcased the prototype of its SeaSnake 27 at Euronaval ahead of the weapon system beginning final testing. While the Sea Snake was originally unveiled …
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Defence Notes
Belgium to buy F-35 fighters in blow to EU defence
25th October 2018
Belgium said Thursday it had chosen to buy US-made F-35 stealth warplanes over the Eurofighter Typhoon, which critics call a blow to the EU's bid …
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