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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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy affirms shopping list for AUVs
27th July 2021
India does not have a large number of AUVs in service, but it now has a road map to change that situation.
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Defence Notes
Poland lays groundwork for sovereign surveillance satellite capability
26th July 2021
Development of a domestically made microsatellite constellation would plug a gap for Polish defence and security.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Australian Navy extends Camcopter S-100 contract
26th July 2021
The Royal Australian Navy has extended its Camcopter S-100 contract by three years.
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Land Warfare
Oshkosh Defense joins effort to replace Bradley IFVs
26th July 2021
Oshkosh Defense has been selected by the US Army to participate in OMFV programme.
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Naval Warfare
Latvia chooses repair and maintenance provider for naval assets
26th July 2021
Local SME to conduct dockyard services for Latvian Naval Forces vessels.
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Air Warfare
UK pushes on with Protector fleet expansion
26th July 2021
The UK orders 13 more MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAVs from General Atomics for the RAF, despite criticism over the cost of the programme.
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Naval Warfare
Japan, South Korea, France in talks for JPALS
26th July 2021
Raytheon's Joint Precision Approach and Landing System that helps aircraft safely land on carriers in conditions up to sea state five has seen several nations' interest as they look to develop their own aircraft carrier programmes.
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Air Warfare
Boeing supports weapon integration on Super Hornets and Growlers
26th July 2021
OEM Boeing gains another order related to weapon systems integration on USN F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft.
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Training
DoD seeks support for distributed learning initiative
26th July 2021
Industry will help research and facilitate distributed learning standards for DoD.
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Naval Warfare
Japan works on new OPV design and pushes for exports
23rd July 2021
A new OPV design is one item for sale as Japan pushes hard to increase defence equipment exports. (ATLA)
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Air Warfare
USAF orders Puma 3 AE and Raven UAS from AeroVironment
23rd July 2021
Aerovironment has delivered its Puma 3 AE systems to the USAF, while the delivery of its Raven systems is to follow later in the year.
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Air Warfare
Vincorion to supply vital SAR equipment
23rd July 2021
Vincorion to supply rescue hoist systems.
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Air Warfare
Scorpion to aid Rafale mission effectiveness
23rd July 2021
DGA orders new helmet-mounted pilot sights and multifunction displays from Thales for Rafale multirole fighters.
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Defence Notes
SM-3 Block IIA guidance unit moves towards production
23rd July 2021
Raytheon receives contract modification to complete transition work on the Guidance Electronic Unit for the SM-3 Block IIA missile.
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Air Warfare
CARMENTA looks into next-generation aircraft self-protection
23rd July 2021
EU-funded programme seeks to find new countermeasures for aircraft.
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Defence Notes
Tri-service spotlight on Russia and US hypersonics (podcast)
23rd July 2021
Welcome to Episode 29 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Air Warfare
Baykar eyes first flight for MIUS in 2023
23rd July 2021
A new UAV is earmarked for deployment on the amphibious assault ship Anadolu — but Turkish planners have more ambitious goals for the unmanned fighter.
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Training
Indonesia and Thailand eye T-50 repeat orders
22nd July 2021
It has been a while since KAI received any orders for the T-50 jet, but a couple of deals are on the cards.
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Naval Warfare
MKEK waits for starting gun on 76mm tests
22nd July 2021
MKEK claims a rapid R&D phase for an indigenous naval gun amid a wider push in Turkey to shrug off reliance on imports.
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Boeing’s orderbook boosted with new US Air Force contracts
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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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Romanians put pro-Russian candidate into presidential runoff even as the government spends west
