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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
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.
Air Warfare
Boeing CEO notes “confidence” in defence arm despite 20% Q4 revenue loss
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg indicated ongoing improvements were being made in its defence programmes going forwards, despite being affected in Q4 by cost pressures, higher manufacturing costs and the impact of the IAM strike.
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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
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Land Warfare
C-UAV demands put BASSALT to the test
4th May 2021
A counter-UAV system originally developed for the civil aviation sector is being used in Mali to protect French forces.
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Air Warfare
State Department clears Indian deal for six more Poseidons
4th May 2021
India wants to brings its fleet of P-8Is up to 18 aircraft.
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Land Warfare
Saudi Arabia’s inaugural World Defense Show to unlock Middle East market opportunities (sponsored)
4th May 2021
The inaugural event in Riyadh will bring together senior decision-makers from across the globe at a state-of-the-art 800,000 sqm venue.
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Air Warfare
Egypt to more than double its Rafale fleet
4th May 2021
Dassault receives follow-on order for 30 Rafales for the Egyptian Air Force.
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Air Warfare
South Korean marines to receive ‘semi-attack’ helicopters
4th May 2021
On the cards for South Korea's military are Marineon-based attack helicopters, more Apache Guardians and more MH-60Rs.
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Defence Notes
Smart, Effective & Reliable (sponsored)
3rd May 2021
This article is brought to you by Israel Aerospace Industries. With autonomous vehicle technology rapidly maturing, military robotic vehicles are playing an increasingly important role in ground …
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Naval Warfare
Elbit Systems passes acceptance tests for Hellenic Coast Guard
30th April 2021
Elbit Systems has successfully completed the acceptance tests for Hellenic Coast Guard combat suites.
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Naval Warfare
Rheinmetall celebrates 300 delivered MASS systems
30th April 2021
Rheinmetall is celebrating the 300th delivery of its MASS naval countermeasures system.
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Air Warfare
NHIndustries selects Thales’ TopOwl helmet system for NH90 pilots
30th April 2021
NHIndustries has chosen Thales’ TopOwl digital display helmet for special forces NH90 pilots.
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Digital Battlespace
UK adopts sequential approach to army digital transformation
30th April 2021
The digitisation of the British Army is one of the main objectives of the UK’s Integrated Review, which sets out a vision for the country role in the world over the next decade.
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Land Warfare
RUAG Ammotec releases new .375 Swiss P sniper rifle calibre
30th April 2021
RUAG Ammotec is launching a new sniper rifle calibre that promises improved performance over existing competition.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Submarine safety, Finnish HX fighter programme and global MLRS market
30th April 2021
Welcome to Episode 17 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Air Warfare
US State Department approves sale of CH-47F Chinook helicopter to Australia
30th April 2021
The US State Department has decided to approve a possible sale of CH-47F Chinook helicopters to the government of Australia.
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Air Warfare
Finland’s HX contest heats up as final offers arrive
30th April 2021
Finnish decision-makers get ready to select a manufacturer to replace the country's F/A-18C/D fighter fleet.
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Air Warfare
EuroDASS consortium to equip German Typhoons with Defensive Aids Sub-System
30th April 2021
Germany selects the EuroDASS consortium to equip new Typhoons with Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System.
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Naval Warfare
Marshal Shaposhnikov bulks up after major refit
29th April 2021
An upgrade has transformed the Udaloy-class ASW destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov into a multirole frigate, the Russian Navy claims.
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Naval Warfare
Baltic states hope for joint naval procurement
29th April 2021
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania want to develop joint naval procurement programmes — but for the time being, they must focus instead on upgrading existing platforms or buying second-hand vessels.
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Air Warfare
DRDO trials Python-5 air-to-air missile for Tejas
29th April 2021
DRDO has successfully trialled the Python-5 missile and the Derby beyond visual range air-to-air missile for the Tejas light combat aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
UK MoD awards contract for sonar upgrade and development to SEA
29th April 2021
SEA awarded a £25 million contract for sonar upgrade and development by the UK MoD
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