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)
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Naval Warfare
Peerless Patrol
1st October 2018
Sweden’s military may have seen a decline in personnel numbers, but its naval prowess is well documented. Shephard investigates how the nation’s navy is altering its …
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Defence Notes
ADAS 2018: Philippine fighters enter the fray
29th September 2018
Saab attracted attention at ADAS 2018 with the display of a mock-up of the JAS 39 Gripen fighter, one that President Rodrigo Duterte examined in …
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Military Logistics
MDM 2018: GD Mission Systems advances expeditionary C2 suite
28th September 2018
One element of the General Dynamics Mission Systems exhibit at this week’s Modern Day Marine expo was designed to reflect the company’s continuing focus on …
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Defence Notes
US F-35 fighters fly first ever combat mission
28th September 2018
American F-35 stealth fighters have been used in a combat operation for the first time, a defence official said, marking a major milestone for the …
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Naval Warfare
ADAS 2018: Corvettes and OPVs attract attention
28th September 2018
The Philippine Navy (PN) has great ambitions, listing six OPVs, two corvettes and even submarines under its Horizon 2 modernisation plan covering the 2018-22 timeframe. …
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Defence Notes
ADAS 2018 Daily News - Day Three
28th September 2018
The official ADAS 2018 Daily News – Day Three is now available to read online. View the digital edition here and PDF version here.
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Defence Notes
MDM 2018: Bell highlights its MUX design
27th September 2018
Bell utilised this week’s Modern Day Marine to highlight its offering for the emerging Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Aerial Systems Expeditionary (MUX) programme. …
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Defence Notes
US B-52s fly over South and East China Seas
27th September 2018
US B-52 bombers have recently conducted transit operations in the South China Sea and East China Sea, the Pentagon said on 26 September, amid soaring …
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Military Logistics
MDM 2018: USMC moves ahead in AAV Survivability Upgrade aftermath
27th September 2018
In the aftermath of the late-August US Marine Corps decision to terminate its Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Survivability Upgrade (SU) programme, service representatives at this …
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Defence Notes
US Congress passes major spending bill, sending it to Trump
27th September 2018
The US House passed an $854 billion spending billon 26 September that ramps up military funding but does not include President Donald Trump's cherished border …
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Land Warfare
MDM 2018: Oshkosh looks beyond HIMARS with JLTV concept
27th September 2018
Nearly hidden from view in a reception area at the back of the Oshkosh Defense booth at this week’s Modern Day Marine is a conceptual …
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Defence Notes
ADAS 2018: Rafael solutions for ground and air
27th September 2018
While air defence is critical for any nation, the Philippines currently has no ground-based missile system. However, at ADAS, Rafael is highlighting its Air Defence …
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Defence Notes
ADAS 2018: Saab details Gripen model for any Philippines requirement (video)
27th September 2018
Bringing one of the few large static displays to ADAS 2018 with its Gripen C/D model, Saab took the opportunity to showcase the range of …
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Defence Notes
ADAS 2018 Daily News - Day Two
27th September 2018
The official ADAS 2018 Daily News – Day Two is now available to read online. View the digital edition here and PDF version here.
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Naval Warfare
ADAS 2018: Fast boat from DM8 makes a splash
27th September 2018
The largest exhibit at ADAS 2018 was an HSC-40 high-speed craft fresh from the shipbuilder DM8 Composites. Earlier this month, the vessel performed successful sea …
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Defence Notes
MDM 2018: Marine Corps calls for industry support
26th September 2018
During the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) ‘Report to Industry’ at this week’s Modern Day Marine, Col Michael Manning, portfolio manager for Ground Combat Element …
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Defence Notes
China nixes US warship port visit, recalls admiral from US
26th September 2018
China has pulled the plug on a US warship's scheduled visit to Hong Kong, and scrapped plans for a top admiral to meet with his …
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Military Logistics
MDM 2018: WHS looks to expand military presence
26th September 2018
Manufacturer World Housing Solution is utilising the Modern Day Marine 2018 venue to enhance military service awareness of its ability to deliver unique and effective …
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Naval Warfare
ADAS 2018: HHI cuts steel on second Philippine frigate
26th September 2018
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) hosted a ceremony on 17 September to mark the cutting of steel for the second of two frigates for the Philippine …
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