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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
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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Uncrewed Vehicles
Spain still to sign off on Eurodrone full development contract
30th November 2021
The much delayed Eurodrone Stage 2 development contract looks set for signature in 'the coming months,' according to Airbus.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Spain still to sign off on Eurodrone full development contract
30th November 2021
The much delayed Eurodrone Stage 2 development contract looks set for signature in 'the coming months,' according to Airbus.
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Air Warfare
TRD expands its reach beyond Southeast Asia
30th November 2021
TRD in Singapore is riding the crest of a wave of demand for C-UAS solutions.
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Defence Notes
IAI reports most profitable period in company history
29th November 2021
IAI reports consistent growth in Q3, some of which is attributed to major awards such as the Carmel project.
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Air Warfare
StormBreaker smart weapon to be fitted on F-35B Lightning II
29th November 2021
Raytheon Missiles & Defense and the US Navy tested the new StormBreaker missile, demonstrating network capabilities with the F/A-18F Super Hornet.
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Naval Warfare
Indra to equip South Korea’s KSS III submarine with Pegaso electronic defence system
29th November 2021
Spain’s Indra systems announced the new contract on 25 November.
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Naval Warfare
Turkey receives indigenously manufactured submarine head section
29th November 2021
STM has completed the construction of the first indigenously manufactured head section, which houses the torpedo tubes, for the NTSP.
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Air Warfare
Croatia signs on the dotted line for a dozen Rafales
29th November 2021
A total of 12 Rafale F3R fighters — plus a simulator, training services and support equipment — will be delivered to Croatia by Q1 2025.
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Air Warfare
MiG-31BM enhancements include fly-by-wire control system
29th November 2021
Russia conducts flight tests of fly-by-wire control system as MiG-31BM upgrade continues.
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Land Warfare
MoD receives final 40CT cannon
26th November 2021
CTAI has delivered the final 40CT cannon meant for the Ajax and Warrior platforms, although, with the future of both platforms in question, their destination is uncertain.
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Naval Warfare
Hellenic Navy welcomes new support ship
26th November 2021
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou attended the naming and induction ceremony for the support ship Aias.
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Air Warfare
Tension mounts as Canada heads toward two-horse future fighter race
26th November 2021
A new twist has emerged from Canada's efforts to select a new fighter aircraft, with one competitor seemingly ousted from the procurement process.
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Land Warfare
Raytheon and Leonardo provide sights to Bundeswehr
26th November 2021
Raytheon and Leonardo have agreed to jointly provide combat sights to the Bundeswehr as part of a pre-existing contract.
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Defence Notes
NASCAR tech, C295 MPA programme and I/ITSEC preview (Podcast)
26th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 47 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
DoD renews UFO identification effort
26th November 2021
Following the report on unidentified aerial phenomena in June 2021, the US DoD has established the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group.
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Digital Battlespace
Rheinmetall to set up Hungarian JV for digitisation
26th November 2021
Rheinmetall is buying a 25.1% stake in 4iG and setting up a JV in Hungary to drive its digitisation plans.
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Digital Battlespace
COW, FUDGE and VINNI tell a tale for Norwegian 5G research
26th November 2021
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency is looking to exploit public and private 5G networks and has conducted trials involving a 5G network aboard a trailer as well as the use of gunshot detection systems and drones.
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Naval Warfare
India commissions fourth Kalvari sub
26th November 2021
The Indian Navy's submarine-building programme has now reached the two-thirds point, with a fourth boat commissioned.
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Defence Notes
Saab and Philips sign multi-year Aussie deployable health contract
25th November 2021
Saab and Philips will provide innovative flexible and operational deployable hospitals for the Australian military.
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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
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![L3Harris wins $1 billion communications system contract from US Navy]()
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
