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
Tusk calls for maritime policing in Black Sea to meet “threat posed by Russia”
The Polish prime minister made the call ahead of a meeting of Baltic and Nordic ministers to discuss security and geopolitics in the region.
Defence Notes
Romanians put pro-Russian candidate into presidential runoff even as the government spends west
Romania joined NATO more than two decades ago and the country is vital to the alliance’s geographic reach and its ability to supply Ukraine with weapons.
Naval Warfare
Navigating change: How market trends are shaping the future of naval defence (analysis)
As defence markets shift to meet new demands, the naval sector has found itself at the centre of a transformative wave, driven by geopolitical shifts, the need for rapid technological advancement, and a redefined approach to maritime power projection.
Naval Warfare
Taiwan reinvigorates its asymmetrical approach to naval warfare
The threat from China has prompted Taiwan’s naval forces to shift from traditional naval structures to a more balanced strategy blending asymmetric defences with conventional platforms.
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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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Defence Notes
UVision to build HERO loitering munitions for US in new facility
20th December 2021
UVision foresees rising demand from the US military for its HERO range.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Atomics trusts in Mojave UAV investment to disrupt SOF market
17th December 2021
General Atomics has grand ambitions for its newest UAV Mojave and is backing itself to secure orders from SOF operators.
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Defence Notes
Nioa targets Land 159 Tranche 2 with plans for new factory
17th December 2021
The Nioa Weapons Manufacturing Facility (NWMF) will open in 2024 to produce small arms for the Australian military and overseas customers.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Aussie Triton production stays on track, says Northrop Grumman
17th December 2021
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman has passed a milestone in the RAAF MQ-4C Triton programme.
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Defence Notes
Highlights of 2021 plus US helicopter engine upgrade (Podcast)
17th December 2021
Welcome to Episode 50 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Naval Warfare
Australia launches first OPV but delivery will be six months late
16th December 2021
The first OPV for the Royal Australian Navy has been launched, but the programme is experiencing difficulties because of COVID-19 delays and weapon integration issues.
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Air Warfare
UK MoD recruits tlmNexus for Hawk TMk1/1A upgrade
16th December 2021
tlmNexus to provide information management systems to the UK MoD’s Hawk TMk1/1A fleet.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems to advance F-35 EW systems
16th December 2021
Lockheed Martin has contracted BAE Systems to upgrade the F-35’s EW system.
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Air Warfare
FMS F-16 operators to receive Vulcan cannon
16th December 2021
GD-OTS is providing M61A1 Vulcan 20mm rotary cannon for F-16s.
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Naval Warfare
FMV signs contract for next phase of Torped 62 life extension
16th December 2021
Swedish heavyweight torpedo to benefit from more life extension work by Saab.
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Naval Warfare
USN orders ESSM Block 2 support from Raytheon
16th December 2021
Raytheon gains contract modification to support ESSM Block 2 full-rate production requirements.
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Naval Warfare
Defence Committee urges higher spending to plug RN capability gaps
16th December 2021
A UK Parliament Defence Committee report, called "We're going to need a bigger Navy", compared the RN surface fleet to 'porcupines' with well-defended vessels that lack lethality.
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Naval Warfare
Gulf of Aden hosts USN laser demonstration
16th December 2021
USS Portland successfully test-fired the LWSD Mark 2 MOD 0 laser weapon on 14 December.
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Defence Notes
A Modern Approach to Cyber Security (Sponsored)
16th December 2021
Everybody knows the story of Troy. Battlefield tactics that create confusion and deception at all ranks and thereby provide serious advantages to attacking forces have been in use for thousands of years. Advantages are exacerbated when the confusion (fog of war) is generated in multiple domains.
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin aids Aegis upgrade for Hobart class
16th December 2021
Aegis combat system upgrade covers three Royal Australian Navy air warfare destroyers.
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Training
Indonesia ordains single KT-1B trainer
15th December 2021
PTDI has assembled a first KT-1B trainer for the Indonesian Air Force, plus it is concentrating on the NC212i and N219.
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Air Warfare
Thai navy introduces Blackjack into service
15th December 2021
The latest UAV to join the Thai military is the Blackjack from Boeing Insitu.
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Air Warfare
Thailand receives final H225M quartet
15th December 2021
Thailand now has a dozen H225M helicopters in service, with completion of an order logged in 2018.
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Air Warfare
Safeguarding fleet readiness through sustainment innovation (Studio)
15th December 2021
As the US and its allies increasingly focus on the threat from peer and near-peer rivals, aircraft readiness is more important than ever.
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Romanians put pro-Russian candidate into presidential runoff even as the government spends west
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Gulfstream awarded $991 million contract from US Air Force
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L3Harris wins $1 billion communications system contract from US Navy
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Tusk calls for maritime policing in Black Sea to meet “threat posed by Russia”
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Romanians put pro-Russian candidate into presidential runoff even as the government spends west
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Gulfstream awarded $991 million contract from US Air Force
