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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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Defence Notes
UK joins the space race
30th July 2021
The UK has joined the growing group of nations that are dedicating more resources to the space domain with the launch of its Space Command.
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Air Warfare
MQ-4C Triton makes maiden IFC-4 test flight
30th July 2021
Northrop Grumman meets 'hugely important milestone' for USN MQ-4C Triton programme.
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Naval Warfare
US waits a while longer to lay down the LAW
30th July 2021
The USMC and USN are undecided on further armament options for the Light Amphibious Warship, as the programme remains at the concept design stage.
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Defence Notes
Breakthrough on Turkish sanctions remains far from reality
30th July 2021
The US government is not for changing course on Turkish sanctions but Ankara continues to show it is more than capable of bypassing them.
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Naval Warfare
Sonar 2150 passes sea acceptance trials
30th July 2021
Ultra’s 2150 hull-mounted sonar replaces the Sonar Type 2050, which has been in Royal Navy (RN) service since the 1990s.
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Naval Warfare
Saab to modernise German F123 frigates
30th July 2021
The German Navy’s Brandenburg-class (F123) frigates will get new radars and fire control directors.
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Defence Notes
Babcock hopes for brighter FY2022
30th July 2021
Sales and underlying profits fell for UK-based Babcock International in the 12 months ended 31 March, but it has already picked up new business in the first months of FY2022.
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Defence Notes
UK/European defence industrial policies, plus integrated test and evaluation (podcast)
30th July 2021
Welcome to Episode 30 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
Leonardo hails H1 results and eyes continued benefits from FCAS
30th July 2021
Italian defence contractor Leonardo claimed a good first half of 2021, with military sales counteracting a decline in its civil aerostructures business hit by COVID-19.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin to continue network-centric weapons capabilities work for F-35
30th July 2021
Lockheed Martin carries on developing network-enabled weapons and electronic-attack capabilities for F-35 operators in the US and allied air forces.
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Defence Notes
Northrop Grumman announces strong performance in Q2
29th July 2021
Northrop Grumman has released their Q2 financial results, including sales, profit and concerns for the future.
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Naval Warfare
Israel Shipyards details Greek corvette offering
29th July 2021
Israel Shipyards hopes its Themistocles-class corvette — named after the legendary Athenian naval strategist — will beat out its rival European Patrol Corvette (EPC) to fill Greece's corvette requirement.
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Defence Notes
IAI helps to boost German missile defence
29th July 2021
Elta Systems supports effort to replace legacy radars in Germany.
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Air Warfare
Raytheon gains Lot 35 AMRAAM production contract
29th July 2021
Latest AMRAAM contract for Raytheon includes production for five FMS customers.
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Defence Notes
Choppy waters ahead for UK and NATO in the Black Sea (Opinion)
29th July 2021
NATO planners face a tricky challenge from a riled and increasingly assertive Russia in the Black Sea — but they cannot afford to back down.
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Naval Warfare
UK hunts for A400M boat airdrop capability
29th July 2021
The UK aims to create a new boat airdrop capability for its A400M fleet — it remains to be seen which branch or branches of the armed forces will adopt it.
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Defence Notes
H1 financials coincide with new Tempest contract for BAE Systems
29th July 2021
UK defence conglomerate BAE Systems continues role in UK Future Combat Air System as its operating profits surge in H1 2021.
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan navy receives newest ‘carrier killer’
29th July 2021
After commissioning a prototypical corvette in late 2014, Taiwan has received the first of the follow-on series.
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Naval Warfare
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems completes Israeli Sa’ar 6 order
28th July 2021
Israel has received the final two Sa’ar 6-class vessels, out of an order of four, from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.
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