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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.
Defence Notes
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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Training
Australian air force receives Hensoldt’s radar training enhancement
7th May 2021
Hensoldt has delivered a radar training system enhancement to the RAAF.
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Defence Notes
FLRAA update, UK land programmes and Russian microelectronics (Podcast)
7th May 2021
Welcome to Episode 18 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Naval Warfare
Independence-class LCS programme receives extra input from General Dynamics
7th May 2021
General Dynamics Mission Systems will support combat systems and C5I integration on Independence-class Littoral Combat Ships.
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Naval Warfare
Russian Navy finally gets its hands on Kazan
7th May 2021
After years of delay, the Yasen-M class submarine Kazan is about to be handed over to the Russian Navy.
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Air Warfare
Japan to extend satellite life with private help
7th May 2021
Japan is exploring sophisticated technologies that will extend the life of satellites already in orbit.
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Air Warfare
Lack of infrastructure delays Australian Triton arrival
6th May 2021
Australia will have to figure out what to do with its first Triton for a year before base facilities in-country are ready for it.
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus announces UK MoD contracts
6th May 2021
Airbus has announced multiple contracts to increase the UK MoD’s communication capabilities.
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Land Warfare
FN Herstal unveils Evolys multipurpose machine gun
6th May 2021
Belgian firearms manufacturer FN Herstal has unveiled a new machine gun.
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Air Warfare
Will Poland plug its MPA/ASW gap?
6th May 2021
Deployment of a maritime patrol aircraft to support a NATO mission in Turkey fails to mask weaknesses in Polish aircraft capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
Australia to enhance vision underwater
6th May 2021
Australia's navy wants to improve and maximise its ability to monitor the underwater arena.
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Digital Battlespace
Australia wants sovereign SATCOM space
6th May 2021
Australia is demanding a sovereign SATCOM capability to wean itself off reliance on foreign powers.
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Naval Warfare
France pushes on with FDI
5th May 2021
While delivery of the first-in-class FDI vessel is delayed slightly, the timeframe for the next two frigates has been pushed forward.
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Air Warfare
Saab continues support for Gripen development
5th May 2021
OEM aims to ensure a continuous upgrade path for Gripen.
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Air Warfare
Russia looks ahead to 2024 for Okhotnik rollout
5th May 2021
Russian planners want multiple Okhotniks to be controlled from the cockpit of an Su-57 fighter.
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Naval Warfare
USN orders more Vertical Launch System canisters
5th May 2021
BAE Systems will provide the USN with canisters for the Mk 13, Mk 14, Mk 25 and Mk 29 VLS.
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Air Warfare
Egyptian follow-on Rafale contract signature depends on bank loan confirmation
5th May 2021
Order from Egypt for 30 more Rafales will not affect deliveries to the French Air and Space Force, and the contract does not include industrial offsets for Egyptian companies.
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Air Warfare
OEMs start to lose hope for Indian NUH bid
5th May 2021
HAL continues to push its ALH strongly for the Indian Navy's NUH requirement, but is it up to scratch compared to foreign designs?
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Land Warfare
Sweden orders BvS10
4th May 2021
BAE Systems and the Swedish army have signed a contract for the delivery of 127 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles.
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Air Warfare
Shift5 releases technology upgrade for DoD fleets
4th May 2021
Shift5 has released an innovative solution to manage the maintenance costs and operational readiness of DoD fleets.
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