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.
Air Warfare
France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.
Defence Notes
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Naval Warfare
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
Air Warfare
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
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Naval Warfare
Anduril acquisition reflects growing interest in AUVs
3rd February 2022
The AUV space is seen as a growing sector with deterring and defeating near-peer competitors requiring undersea capabilities.
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Defence Notes
GAO calls for MDA to change cost estimates
3rd February 2022
The US GAO has released a report pointing out that the MDA's cost estimates for systems that detect, track and defeat missiles are incomplete.
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Air Warfare
F-15EX passes missile firing milestone
3rd February 2022
A USAF F-15EX fighter aircraft has test-fired a missile for the first time.
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Defence Notes
What’s in a name? Poland revamps its procurement agencies
3rd February 2022
The Polish MoD has introduced organisational reforms as it strives to make defence procurement processes smoother — but without broader political consensus, attempts at reform could fall flat.
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Naval Warfare
AUKUS rocks the boat (Comment)
3rd February 2022
From the surprise announcement of AUKUS to Brazil’s steady development of a nuclear-powered submarine, 2021 saw a year of rapid developments as SSNs continue to be some of the most sought-after assets for navies globally. What does 2022 have in store?
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Defence Notes
Global defence producers to discover Saudi Arabia’s market potential at Kingdom’s first-ever industry show (Sponsored)
3rd February 2022
World Defense Show in Riyadh from 6-9 March will catalyse partnerships between international companies and the national defence ecosystem
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Defence Notes
North Korea conducts spectacular volley of missile tests
3rd February 2022
In the space of a month, North Korea fired more missiles in January than it did in all of 2021.
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Air Warfare
DARPA strives for the future helicopter pilot
2nd February 2022
US DARPA has contracted Northrop Grumman to develop a rotorcraft pilot AI assistant.
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Digital Battlespace
NATO explores game-changing quantum tech
2nd February 2022
What is NATO doing to develop a specific policy for quantum technology?
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Air Warfare
Dutch to receive flaperons for F-16s
2nd February 2022
Venerable Dutch F-16 fleet will receive new flaperons via the FMS programme.
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Defence Notes
Isotropic Systems increases satellite connectivity
2nd February 2022
Isotropic Systems and SES Government Solutions have completed the testing of new antenna trials, which will increase US and NATO forces’ connectivity.
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Naval Warfare
Once bitten but not twice shy: Iraq revisits idea of buying Italian ships
2nd February 2022
There are indications that Iraq may order more surface naval vessels from Italian shipbuilders, despite the tortuous history of procurement between the two countries.
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Naval Warfare
Fort Lauderdale finishes acceptance trials for USN
2nd February 2022
The newest San Antonio-class LPD for the USN has completed sea acceptance trials.
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Defence Notes
UK unveils inaugural Defence Space Strategy with £1.4 billion in new funding
1st February 2022
After a number of delays the UK has published its first Defence Space Strategy.
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Naval Warfare
Navantia to undertake Fridtjof Nansen-class configuration audit
1st February 2022
The configuration audit will pave the way for future modifications to the Fridtjof Nansen-class of frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy.
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Defence Notes
Xenics releases new lightweight camera core
1st February 2022
Xenics has released its newest camera core, specialised for lightweight use.
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Defence Notes
US sends out confused signals on Egypt
1st February 2022
Withdrawal of FMF funding appears to contradict US approval of a much larger FMS deal for Egypt.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed picks two sites for LMXT production
1st February 2022
Lockheed Martin is pushing for its LMXT tanker aircraft (based on the A330 MRTT) to be selected by the USAF in the KC-Y programme.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall releases its newest smoke grenade
31st January 2022
Rheinmetall has released its newest Maske smoke grenade suitable for use by any 81mm launcher, including former Warsaw Pact equipment.
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