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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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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.
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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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Defence Notes
Endless trucks to dirty laundry: NATO exercises big in every way
23rd October 2018
NATO's biggest military exercises since the end of the Cold War, dubbed Trident Juncture 18, take place in Norway from October 25 to November 7 …
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Digital Battlespace
Euronaval 2018: Thales introduces new naval radar
23rd October 2018
Thales has launched a new multi-mission 4D AESA radar for small naval platforms at Euronaval 2018 in Paris. The new NS50 will complement the NS100 …
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Defence Notes
Euronaval 2018: Spectre of Russian, Chinese expansion looms over naval planners
23rd October 2018
The twin spectres of China and Russia formed a regularly invoked backdrop to proceedings at the Euronaval conference on 22 October, as senior European naval …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin’s LRDR achieves technical milestone
22nd October 2018
Lockheed Martin’s Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) has completed a closed loop satellite track with tactical hardware and software, the company announced on 16 October.The …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2018: RN issues caution to politicos on HMS Queen Elizabeth
22nd October 2018
As HMS Queen Elizabeth goes full steam ahead with its sea trials a senior Royal Navy official urged caution to politicians keen to utilise the …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2018: France marches on with naval ambitions
22nd October 2018
With France's military embarking on a series of modernisation programmes the naval service has its focus on providing for its future requirements under a variety …
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Defence Notes
Germany urges joint European stance on Saudi arms exports
22nd October 2018
European nations should take a joint stance on whether to halt arms exports to Saudi Arabia over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, German Economy …
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Military Logistics
AG600 makes its first water flight
22nd October 2018
The AG600 amphibian aircraft from the China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company (CAIGA) performed its first official water take-off and landing in Jingmen, Hubei Province …
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Defence Notes
US, South Korea suspend additional military exercise
19th October 2018
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and his South Korean counterpart Jeong Kyeong-doo have cancelled the ‘Vigilant Ace’ military exercise that was slated for December, a …
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Four injured in helicopter accident on French assault ship
19th October 2018
Four French marines were injured in an accident involving a helicopter on an assault ship in the North Sea, the armed forces said Friday. The …
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Naval Warfare
Opinion: Royal Navy navigates icy waters
19th October 2018
The annual UK party political conference season is over. An opportunity for politicians to make promises they know they’ll never have to keep and ministers …
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Naval Warfare
China, SE Asia to hold maritime drill to ease tensions
19th October 2018
China and Southeast Asian states will hold their first joint maritime exercises next week, officials said Friday, in a move aimed at easing tensions but …
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Naval Warfare
BMT to support Thailand’s submarine programme
19th October 2018
BMT has received a contract to support the Royal Thai Navy’s (RTN) new Midget submarine programme, the company announced on 17 October. Under the contract, …
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Defence Notes
Arms transferred from Russia to rebel-held east Ukraine: watchdog
18th October 2018
An independent watchdog on Thursday told AFP it had seen weapons being transported from Russia to rebel-held areas of eastern Ukraine over the last week, …
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Defence Notes
Five Czech soldiers wounded in Afghanistan attack: ministry
18th October 2018
Five Czech soldiers have been injured in an attack in Afghanistan only two months after three others were killed, the Czech defence ministry said on …
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Military Logistics
Naval support ships forge ahead in Asia-Pacific
18th October 2018
There is considerable activity around Asia-Pacific in terms of building new support ships and tankers as navies enhance their ability to support their fleets farther …
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Naval Warfare
F-35 makes first SRVL on HMS Queen Elizabeth
18th October 2018
The first shipborne rolling vertical landing (SRVL) has been carried out by an F-35 Lightning fighter jet onboard the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier, HMS …
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Naval Warfare
Nine becomes four as Brazilian Navy makes Tamandaré corvette selections
17th October 2018
The Brazilian Navy has selected four out of a possible nine contenders for the Tamandaré class corvette project, the service announced on 15 October. All …
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Defence Notes
US serviceman among two killed in Ukrainian fighter jet crash
17th October 2018
Ukraine's military and the US Air Force said Wednesday that a US serviceman was one of the two pilots killed in a fighter jet crash …
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