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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.
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Broad demand for land and technology equipment boosts defence companies’ financial results
Financial reporting season for the calendar year of 2024 has continued to show substantial growth for defence companies as countries across the world, particularly those in Europe, open the chequebook.
Naval Warfare
Singapore’s navy starts naval patrols with uncrewed vessels
The unmanned patrol vessels have utilised collision-avoidance AI and expertise from Western allies in their design and construction.
Naval Warfare
Learning from Japan: how to transform a fleet at speed
At a recent event in London, lessons were shared based on the experiences of the Japanese Navy and how it has been building a fleet rapidly.
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EU commits to increased defence spending and boosting capability
There has been increased pressure from the second-term Trump administration in the US, as there was in the first term, for increased defence spending from non-US NATO countries, a move which is noted by Europe as already occurring.
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Land Warfare
Ukrainian Armed Forces receive new batch of T-64 tanks
26th May 2021
Ukroboronprom subsidiary Kharkiv Armoured Plant delivers T-64 tanks to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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Naval Warfare
USN requests more Independence-class support from General Dynamics
25th May 2021
In-service engineering and lifecycle services for the Independence-class LCS could last until May 2026.
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Air Warfare
Colombia freezes Kfir replacement programme
25th May 2021
Colombia may be left without a viable fighter fleet from 2023.
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Defence Notes
India courts controversy as S-400 delivery draws closer
25th May 2021
It looks impossible for India to avoid CAATSA sanctions if its first shipment of S-400 equipment arrives from Russia as scheduled later this year — unless the Biden administration decides to turn a blind eye.
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Digital Battlespace
Netherlands issues RfI to replace air force radars
25th May 2021
The Dutch MoD wants to refresh the long-serving Military Approach and Surveillance System.
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Digital Battlespace
Saab to upgrade radar warning systems on German Tornados
25th May 2021
Has Germany changed tack on radar warning receivers for its ageing Tornado fleet?
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Naval Warfare
New Zealand bones up on RHIBs
25th May 2021
The time is approaching for New Zealand's navy to overhaul its fleet of RHIBs.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop Grumman completes fit check for MQ-8C Scout
24th May 2021
Northrop Grumman has announced that its new MQ-8C Scout has passed a successful fit check at Naval Base San Diego.
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Naval Warfare
Chilean Navy chief targets 2030 for indigenous frigates
24th May 2021
The Chilean Navy wants domestic industry to be capable of building frigates by 2030 but it is pushing against practical and political obstacles.
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Defence Notes
Marshall looks to bounce back from UK C-130 setback by focusing on international growth
24th May 2021
After learning that the UK will take its C-130J fleet out of service 12 years earlier than expected, MRO provider Marshall Aerospace expects to take advantage of international transport aircraft market demand.
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Defence Notes
DARPA eyes nuclear power for spacecraft
24th May 2021
Recently introduced reforms could enable the first demonstration flight of a nuclear thermal propulsion rocket in 2025.
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Defence Notes
Chinese space ambitions benefit its military
24th May 2021
China talks often of its peaceful intentions for and use of space, but military purposes are key to its heavy investment in space.
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Defence Notes
UK Defence Secretary relaunches Fleet Solid Support ships competition
21st May 2021
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has launched a competition to build three new Fleet Solid Support ships.
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Air Warfare
France conducts first F4-1 Rafale test campaign
21st May 2021
The French Directorate General of Armament carried out the first F4-1 Rafale test campaign.
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Naval Warfare
USN orders second Constellation-class frigate
21st May 2021
Marinette Marine will build the future USS Congress.
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Special Operations
AFSOC shines a light on laser for Ghostrider and amphibious MC-130J
21st May 2021
Transformative initiatives for US Air Force Special Operations Command include installing a 60kW attack laser on an AC-130J gunship and developing an amphibious MC-130J tanker.
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Defence Notes
Israeli precision-guided weapons power takes on new meaning in Gaza (Analysis)
21st May 2021
Analysis from conflict between Israel and Hamas points to heavy reliance on JDAM GPS guidance kits by the IDF and IAF, an indicator of military operators increasing demand for precision targeting weapons, but the two services also seem to have made C2 and multi-domain improvements.
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Defence Notes
DroneShield C2 technology joins tethered UAVs
21st May 2021
Heavy-lift tethered UAVs could enable more efficient C-UAS detection.
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Defence Notes
Spotlight on Gaza/Israel conflict and military training round-up (Podcast)
21st May 2021
Welcome to Episode 20 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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