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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Defence Notes
Read the Night Vision and Optics equipment handbook
6th August 2021
Read Night Vision and Optics Handbook Issue 20, an invaluable and useful guide to equipment for military, parapublic and civil users around the world.
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Defence Notes
Demonstrations test the case for naval resupply UAS
6th August 2021
The Blue Water UAS could be on track to become a USN programme of record.
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Defence Notes
Dstl asks Roke Manor to stir Stone Soup
6th August 2021
Contract for UK technology research specialist seeks ‘novel fusion approaches to mitigate deception’.
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Defence Notes
Boats on a plane, Turkish sanctions and corvette market insight (Podcast)
6th August 2021
Welcome to Episode 31 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Air Warfare
MiG displays its aspirations but scepticism is justified
6th August 2021
Two new fighters and a heavy UAV, displayed in model form by MiG Corporation at the MAKS-2021 event in late July, are unlikely to progress beyond the drawing board.
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Naval Warfare
As Vikrant heads to sea, India must look at more carriers
6th August 2021
India's second aircraft carrier commences maiden sea trials, but more carriers are needed.
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Air Warfare
AeroVironment introduces Puma standardised payload kits
5th August 2021
AeroVironment has introduced its standardised Puma payload kits, to be delivered to USSOCOM later this year.
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Defence Notes
HII posts $2.2bn in Q2 2021 revenues
5th August 2021
US shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries said that strong performance on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, submarine and aircraft carrier programmes bolstered revenues.
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Defence Notes
THAAD to include support from heavy trucks
5th August 2021
Latest THAAD contract modification for Lockheed Martin raises cumulative maximum value to $6.33 billion.
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Training
Red Flag ups the training ante
5th August 2021
The USAF has strengthened its 'red air' capabilities at Nellis AFB with the addition of F-35s flown by trained aggressor pilots.
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Naval Warfare
UK offers twin gifts to Greeks
5th August 2021
The UK is beefing up its Greek frigate proposal with a pair of Type 23s.
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Naval Warfare
USN awards LCS sustainment contracts
5th August 2021
Three companies gain IDIQ deals for Independence-class LCS sustainment with a total maximum value of almost $345 million.
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Defence Notes
USAF awards another Mk21A contract modification
5th August 2021
Lockheed Martin is to assist the much-needed US ICBM fuze modernisation programme, as the existing Mk21 fuze is already three times past its design life.
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Naval Warfare
Japan poised to gain from double FMS
5th August 2021
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force is on track to receive more Rolling Airframe Missiles plus contractor support for the Aegis missile defence system.
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Naval Warfare
RN decommissions minehunters ahead of transfer to Ukraine
5th August 2021
The UK RN has paid off two Sandown-class minehunters, paving the way for their transfer to Ukrainian service.
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Defence Notes
BAE-Intel agreement aims to accelerate application of semiconductor technology
5th August 2021
BAE Systems wants to close the development lag in customising COTS advanced electronics for defence programmes.
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Air Warfare
First F135 engine depot outside of US is approved
4th August 2021
Netherlands F135 engine maintenance facility has been approved for initial depot capability.
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Air Warfare
AARGM-ER developer has next milestone in its sights
4th August 2021
AARGM-ER is scheduled to achieve IOC on USN Super Hornets in September 2023 — and Northrop Grumman also continues to work on the surface-launched AReS variant.
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Air Warfare
US approves Hellenic F-16 fleet upgrades
4th August 2021
An FMS has been approved by the US State Department for F-16 support and equipment to be delivered to Greece.
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