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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.
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.
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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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Digital Battlespace
UK Space Agency targets increased market share
15th November 2013
The UK Space Agency has outlined desires to increase its share in the global space economy from 6.5% to 10% by 2030. In a report …
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin announces reorganisation of US facilities
14th November 2013
Lockheed Martin has announced closure and consolidation of its US facilities in response to a continuing decline in US defence spending. The move follows …
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Digital Battlespace
RAF receives first Rivet Joint aircraft
12th November 2013
The first of three Rivet Joint SIGINT aircraft has been delivered to RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, ahead of its entry into service next year. The UK’s …
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Digital Battlespace
Global Xpress on track for 2013 launch
12th November 2013
The first spacecraft in Inmarsat’s Global Xpress satellite constellation remains on course to be launched by the end of the year, according to Andy Start, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
FAA unveils inaugural UAS roadmap
8th November 2013
The FAA has released its first UAS roadmap aimed at facilitating and guiding the integration of civil platforms into the national airspace system (NAS). The …
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Digital Battlespace
Dutch armed forces receive multi-sensor systems
8th November 2013
FLIR Systems has started deliveries of its Recon B2-FO multi-sensor system to the Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO). Beating Sagem’s JIM LR multifunction cooled infrared …
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Naval Warfare
New OPVs for UK Royal Navy amid restructuring
7th November 2013
Three new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) will be ordered by the UK MoD to plug the gap in construction work at BAE Systems’ shipbuilding facilities …
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Naval Warfare
Northrop Grumman wins US Navy AN/SPQ-9B radar award
7th November 2013
Northrop Grumman will supply AN/SPQ-9B radar systems for the US Navy’s amphibious and Arleigh Burke class ships under a contract award worth $20.4 million. The …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2013: UK looks to reinvigorate Thai ties
6th November 2013
After a period of neglect, the UK is looking to bolster its military and defence industrial ties in Thailand as part of a wider strategy …
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Defence Notes
Rockwell Collins opens simulation & training centre
6th November 2013
Rockwell Collins opened a new UK simulation and training facility in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, on 5 November. The centre will provide a focal point …
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Defence Notes
US defence companies report declining sales
4th November 2013
US prime defence contractors have reported declining sales for the third quarter of 2013 as some of their businesses are affected by the current budget …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2013: Saab eyes further opportunities across Asia
4th November 2013
Saab is using Defence & Security 2013 as an opportunity to show its continued commitment to Thailand, which has become its base of operations in …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2013: BAE Systems sets out stall in Asia
4th November 2013
Like many other companies, BAE Systems is looking to Asia, and South East Asia in particular, as an important future market to grow the business. …
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Defence Notes
EADS expects job losses and cost reductions
1st November 2013
Criticising the lack of support from the German government, the head of EADS has warned that the restructure of the company’s defence business is likely …
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Defence Notes
Saab sees declining profits
1st November 2013
Saab has recorded a net income of SEK455 million ($70.5 million) for the first half year of 2013, which is a decrease of 55% compared …
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Northrop Grumman awarded Joint STARS retrofit contract
31st October 2013
Northrop Grumman will retrofit the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) aircraft, trainers and laboratories under a $43 million contract from the …
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Defence Notes
Dutch MoD welcomes extra budget
30th October 2013
The Dutch MoD has reversed a series of austerity measures after negotiations within the government led to the release of an additional €115 million into …
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Land Warfare
ADEX 2013: Raytheon continues Patriot upgrade push
30th October 2013
Raytheon is continuing to position itself for a potential upgrade of South Korea’s Patriot air defence system. Mike Gegg, Korea Patriot programme manager, told Shephard …
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Defence Notes
ADEX 2013: BAE Systems expects KF-16 upgrade contract by year end
30th October 2013
BAE Systems provided further details of its planned upgrade of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (RoKAF’s) KF-16C/D fleet at ADEX 2013, revealing that it …
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