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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.
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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Uncrewed Vehicles
Europe reignites UCAV development efforts
29th October 2013
Following lulls in the development of Europe’s two flagship UCAV programmes, flight testing has restarted for Neuron while Taranis is believed to have finally completed …
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Digital Battlespace
JSOW C-1 networked with US Navy E-2D aircraft
28th October 2013
The newest version of the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) C-1 has been networked with the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft as part of the US Navy’s …
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Naval Warfare
DCNS begins sea trials of second FREMM frigate
25th October 2013
The second of the Aquitaine class frigates being built by DCNS for the French Navy, FREMM frigate Normandie, put to sea for the first time on …
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2013: US budget problems a ‘perfect storm’ impacting acquisition
23rd October 2013
The swirl of a US budget affected by continuing resolution, sequestration, furlough and a government shutdown has been described as a ‘perfect storm’ that will …
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Defence Helicopter
Chemring announces RAF decoy order
23rd October 2013
Chemring subsidiary, Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC), will manufacture BOL IR L5A2 infrared decoy devices for Royal Air Force aircraft under a $10.8 million order announced …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2013: Elbit Systems bullish about US market
23rd October 2013
The first US sequester saw swingeing cuts to defence and other budgets, and as another round of potential cuts looms there is nervousness and ‘whistling …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2013: MBDA advances SPEAR
22nd October 2013
MBDA Missile Systems expects to conduct platform integration trials of its SPEAR network-enabled precision surface attack air-to-ground missile (ATGM) late next year. The company is …
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Defence Notes
ANSF survives critical fighting season in security lead
22nd October 2013
It has been a critical year in the transition of security control to Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) as Afghanistan prepares for the withdrawal of …
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2013: Sequestration hits US Army readiness
21st October 2013
The impact of sequestration on training means that only two US Army Brigade Combat Teams are ready for deployment. Speaking at the AUSA exhibition, Gen …
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Naval Warfare
MBDA details Brimstone 2 programme achievements
21st October 2013
MBDA has reported successful results from the firings of the Brimstone missile as part of the UK MoD Brimstone 2 development programme. The tests were …
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Digital Battlespace
FLIR Systems consolidates global operations
18th October 2013
FLIR Systems has announced its intention to realign its global operations as it reports disappointing preliminary figures for the third quarter. ‘While we are disappointed …
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Naval Warfare
Northrop Grumman wins French E-2C Hawkeye work
16th October 2013
Northrop Grumman has been issued a $34.5 million contract by the US Navy to upgrade the French Navy’s fleet of three E-2C Hawkeyes with an …
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Defence Notes
UAE seeks $4 billion munitions for F-16 fleet
16th October 2013
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested munitions and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support from the US government under a possible foreign military …
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Defence Notes
Norway plans to increase defence budget
16th October 2013
The Norwegian government remains committed to the ongoing modernisation of its armed forces and has proposed $7.2 billion (NOK43,008 billion) for its 2014 defence budget. …
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy of Oman fires MBDA’s VL MICA missile
15th October 2013
MBDA’s VL MICA missile has been successfully operationally fired from the Royal Navy of Oman’s (RNO’s) Al Shamikh Ocean Patrol Vessel (OPV). The firing took …
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Digital Battlespace
Novawurks launches satellite recycling programme
11th October 2013
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Novawurks a $30.7 million contract to advance its ‘Phoenix’ initiative, aimed at recycling ageing satellite …
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Defence Notes
RFP released for Kiribati maritime safety vessel
11th October 2013
New Zealand has released a Request For Proposals (RFP) for a new maritime safety vessel for Kiribati. The RFP describes proposals for an ocean-going boat …
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Defence Notes
Canada unveils Defence Renewal Strategy
10th October 2013
The Canadian Ministry of National Defence has launched an initiative to maintain operational capability and readiness by streamlining business processes and reducing overhead costs within …
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Defence Notes
MBDA makes Australia hub of Asia Pacific growth
9th October 2013
MBDA has opened an office in Canberra, making Australia the centre of its targeted growth in the Asia Pacific region. The company is looking at …
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