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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.
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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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Naval Warfare
No progress on UK Bay-class support ship conversion
27th September 2021
Modifications to one of the RN's Bay-class support ships were first announced in March 2021 in the Defence Command Paper.
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2021: Jankel and Bodytrak seek good vibrations
26th September 2021
UK partners combine in a bid to mitigate the physical burden on armoured vehicle crews.
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Air Warfare
AFSOC seeks shift in VTOL and amphibious capabilities
25th September 2021
AFSOC has an eye on the future with plans to test an amphibious MC-130J and acquire high-speed VTOL aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Austal USA details new Emergency Medical Ship design
24th September 2021
With its Emergency Medical Ship design, Austal claims to have hit the sweet spot between cost and capability.
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Air Warfare
Bell Boeing starts work on Osprey nacelle improvements
24th September 2021
The USAF is keen to optimise availability of the CV-22 Osprey.
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2021: Raytheon Anschütz firms up UK footprint
24th September 2021
The Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge System from Raytheon is already installed on the RN's Daring-class Type 45 destroyers — but the company has broader ambitions.
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2021: Arnold Defense notches next stage of Fletcher development
24th September 2021
Arnold Defense has announced the next stage of development for their Fletcher rocket launcher.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall expands hydrogen fuel cell activities
24th September 2021
German firm Rheinmetall wants to position itself as a leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology for defence and other applications.
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Defence Notes
AUKUS fallout, US eyes Wedgetail and 8x8 armoured platforms (podcast)
24th September 2021
Welcome to Episode 38 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Air Warfare
India signs C295 deal
24th September 2021
Airbus participates in ‘Make in India’ project to provide the IAF with 56 new tactical airlifters.
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Air Warfare
USAF confirms five B-21 Raider test aircraft
24th September 2021
Secretary of the US Air Force has announced five B-21 test aircraft are currently under construction during his State of the Forces address on 20 September.
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2021: Spectra announces another SlingShot order
23rd September 2021
Spectra Group announces order for the SlingShot satellite communication system.
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Training
Vertex Aerospace obtains T-45 support contract
23rd September 2021
US Naval Air Systems Command is upgrading several T-45 aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Babcock cuts steel for first RN Type 31 frigate
23rd September 2021
Cutting steel on the future HMS Venturer marks the official start of the Type 31 build programme.
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Air Warfare
Canadian Hornets to receive improved radar
23rd September 2021
New AESA radar systems will equip RCAF CF-18As by March 2024.
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Digital Battlespace
Singapore tests AI-powered command system
23rd September 2021
Singapore is developing and trying out ever more capable battlefield command systems.
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Air Warfare
Boeing plans its first overseas aircraft assembly plant
23rd September 2021
Should the RAAF proceed with its Loyal Wingman programme, the unmanned aircraft will be built in Australia.
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Naval Warfare
US orders GPTNS hardware for naval systems
22nd September 2021
GPNTS is used to receive, process and distribute 3D position, velocity, acceleration, attitude, time and frequency in the formats required by shipboard user systems.
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Air Warfare
USAF reiterates interest in Wedgetail
22nd September 2021
US may decide to procure the same AEW&C platform as its AUKUS partners, as a stopgap solution to replace the ageing E-3 Sentry.
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Romanians put pro-Russian candidate into presidential runoff even as the government spends west
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Tusk calls for maritime policing in Black Sea to meet “threat posed by Russia”
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Finland’s Summa Defence establishes drone production facility with Ukrainian partners
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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
