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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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Manila still hopes US can talk Turkey on T129
21st May 2021
The Philippines and Turkey remain hopeful of getting American engines for the T129 Atak.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy names five new Inspiration-Class Type-31 warships
20th May 2021
First Sea Lord, Admiral Tony Radakin announces the names of five new Type-31 frigates.
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Military Logistics
EMDLS system passes US Army testing
20th May 2021
Commtact has announced that its EMDLS datalink system passed US Army rigorous testing.
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Defence Notes
USAF orders special tactical vehicles for search and rescue
20th May 2021
BC Customs is to provide the Search and Rescue Tactical Vehicle – Side by Vehicle for the USAF.
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Defence Notes
Italian partners eye robots for shipbuilding
20th May 2021
Letter of intent between Fincantieri and Comau includes development of a welding robot for shipyards.
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Digital Battlespace
Australia fields trailer-mounted SATCOM
20th May 2021
The Australian Army's communications upgrade continues with the release of SATCOM terminals mounted on trailers.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Hexadrone unveils first French modular multi-rotor drone
19th May 2021
Hexadrone has unveiled the Tundra multi-rotor drone.
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin receives LRASM spare parts contract
19th May 2021
Modification brings cumulative value of LRASM Lot 4 and Lot 5 production contract to almost $425 million.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UCAV developments dovetail with evolving Turkish Navy operational concepts
19th May 2021
Turkish naval tactics are on the cusp of change by applying UCAV stand-off attack capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
Falaj 3 programme proceeds to contract award
19th May 2021
Abu Dhabi Ship Building received a contract to build four new OPVs for the UAE Navy.
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems works on MK 41 VLS design and support
19th May 2021
BAE Systems will support launchers and canisters on USN cruisers and destroyers.
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Air Warfare
J-10 fighter gets local power boost
19th May 2021
Locally produced jet engines are now powering single-engine fighters of the PLAAF.
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Air Warfare
First flight for Japan’s upgraded SH-60
19th May 2021
The JMSDF needs to upgrade the performance of its Seahawk-based helicopters, with a new type now in development.
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Defence Notes
CAE USA receives $135 million contract for mission command system
18th May 2021
CAE USA receives a $135 million contract from USSOCOM to create a next-generation mission command system.
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Land Warfare
Hungary places €140 million order for Lynx IFV protection system
18th May 2021
Hungary has ordered Rheinmetall’s StrikeShield protection system to be equipped onto 209 of its new Lynx IFVs.
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Military Logistics
US turns to New Zealand and Germany for marine gas turbine repair
18th May 2021
US Navy orders repair and overhaul work on LM2500 power turbine assemblies.
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Defence Notes
USAF picks industry partner for MDO research and development
18th May 2021
InfoScitex is providing modelling, simulation and analysis tools to demonstrate multi-domain operations and ‘transformative aerospace capabilities’.
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Defence Helicopter
Australian Army receives first leased AW139
18th May 2021
The Australian Army is leasing Leonardo helicopters in order to cover a capability shortfall from the MRH90 fleet.
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Defence Notes
USAF supports testing of AI and robotic dogs
17th May 2021
USAF teams are supporting the testing of AI and robotic dogs at Tyndall AFB, Florida.
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