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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.
Digital Battlespace
US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) satellites are intended to provide early warning of missile launches from any location worldwide and new ground stations will result in expanded coverage of critical missile warning.
Air Warfare
Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
The US and Czech Republic have pledged different support packages, with the latter agreeing to jointly open a new F-16 training centre in partnership with a ‘coalition of the willing’.
Air Warfare
Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
Air Warfare
US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
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Defence Notes
Asia makes waves in the global defence market (Opinion)
15th December 2022
Asian defence manufacturers are really starting to make themselves felt, with products being exported to new customers such as NATO and Five Eyes nations.
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Digital Battlespace
Australia looks to Thales for next-generation naval comms
14th December 2022
Thales has supported the Australian Navy with the MTWAN network for the past 12 years.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Canada contracts Kraken for new minehunting system
14th December 2022
The new contract stems from the Canadian Navy's force development ambitions to evolve its mine warfare capability and procure modularised, portable and deployable systems.
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Defence Notes
How European countries plan to overcome Ukraine war supply chain issues
13th December 2022
To refill stockpiles and ensure the readiness of their armies, European Defence Agency (EDA) member states are seeking ways to overcome supply chain obstacles and strengthen industrial capacity.
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Training
Improbable closes US defence business
13th December 2022
The British company's subsidiary Improbable Defense US will cease its American defence activities due to 'challenging macroeconomic conditions'.
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon takes networking to the tactical edge for US Air Force's JADC2 enterprise
13th December 2022
Raytheon will develop a tactical edge networking capability as part of the USAF's Advanced Battle Management effort.
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Naval Warfare
Canada, Japan deepen defence ties in face of Chinese threats
12th December 2022
The Canadian and Japanese governments are working towards an intelligence-sharing partnership, while Ottawa has pledged to deploy more naval vessels to the region.
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Air Warfare
German military aviation authority certifies Heron TP UAS
12th December 2022
The Heron TP is a strategic variant of IAI's Heron family UAS, which includes the extensively used Heron 1.
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Defence Notes
Japan to increase ammunition stockpiles and munition depots
11th December 2022
The ongoing Ukraine conflict is showing countries like Japan that they need to boost stocks of ammunition and missiles.
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Naval Warfare
Algeria and Italy mull new shipbuilding collaboration
10th December 2022
Algeria and Italy are looking into potential cooperation on a joint shipbuilding programme pulling together Fincantieri and Établissement De Costruction Et De Reparation Navale.
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Air Warfare
UK, Italy and Japan tie the knot with joint fighter project
9th December 2022
Japanese involvement is key to the feasibility of the Future Combat Air System, bringing money and industrial might to the table.
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Defence Notes
US Air Force inches closer to hypersonic capability
9th December 2022
The US Air Force’s first hypersonic weapon is scheduled to be operational from the B-52 in the autumn of 2023.
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Defence Notes
European defence spending sets a new record surpassing €200 billion
9th December 2022
European Defence Agency member states invested €214 billion ($226 billion) in defence in 2021 and are set to increase their budgets even more in the coming years.
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Defence Notes
All the news from I/ITSEC and talking seabed warfare
9th December 2022
The Shephard Media news team looks at all the developments in the military training and simulation world, and discovers the trends and challenges in seabed warfare.
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Naval Warfare
South Korea to upgrade amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo
9th December 2022
The South Korean Navy is upgrading its oldest LPH, has awarded a contract for four new fast attack craft, and has changed tender evaluation processes following criticism from the biggest shipbuilders.
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Defence Notes
Pentagon highlights risks of short-term defence funding
7th December 2022
Short-term funding is preventing the US government from starting new multi-year procurement and development programmes, which may put the DoD in a risky position.
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Defence Notes
Ukraine air defences supplied by West force drop in Russian aircraft sorties
7th December 2022
Russia has reduced the number of sorties it is flying above Ukraine considerably, which is likely the result of a continued high threat from Ukrainian air defence systems, mostly supplied by allied nations, according to the UK MoD.
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Defence Notes
Iron Beam deal paves the way for the development of US variant
6th December 2022
Iron Beam is a 100kW-class high-energy laser weapon system (HELWS) designed to defend against rockets, mortars and UAVs.
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Digital Battlespace
Viasat aims to launch first satellite of new constellation in Q1 2023
6th December 2022
The new three-satellite constellation improves Viasat's global coverage and allows it to surge capacity to meet operational requirements.
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
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![Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025]()
Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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![Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit]()
Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
