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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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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Beijing intensifies activities in South China Sea, and other Asia-Pacific news
2nd April 2021
Welcome to Episode 13 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Air Warfare
USN and RAAF to receive more Poseidon aircraft
1st April 2021
USN will obtain 11 more P-8A aircraft and RAAF fleet will grow by two.
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Military Logistics
Airbus qualifies as bidder for RCAF tanker replacement programme
1st April 2021
A330 MRTT set to go up against KC-46A in Strategic Tanker Transport Capability competition.
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Naval Warfare
USS Gabrielle Giffords fires NSM
1st April 2021
Naval Strike Missile is equipping Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ships for the USN.
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Naval Warfare
Design phase continuation for new French carrier as FDI programme offers mixed bag
1st April 2021
A flurry of announcements in recent days have detailed the structure of France’s new carrier programme and progress on the FDI frigate build.
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Defence Notes
Uneven recovery looms over European defence industry
1st April 2021
Tier 1 companies in Europe have weathered the COVID storm so far, but how are governments addressing the needs of essential SMEs?
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Defence Notes
Taiwan’s Quadrennial Defence Review highlights China’s threat
1st April 2021
Taiwan releases a major defence report every four years after elections take place.
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Defence Notes
UK MoD Command Paper omits C-UAS strategy
31st March 2021
Integrated review fails to mention the UK strategy to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
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Naval Warfare
USN selects Common Missile Compartment subsystem provider
31st March 2021
Northrop Grumman will provider launcher subsystem hardware for new USN and RN submarines.
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Naval Warfare
FMS customers to receive RAM Block 2/2A
31st March 2021
Deliveries to Japan, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the US are covered in the latest Rolling Airframe Missile contract modification.
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Defence Notes
Aerobotix automates coating for hypersonic missile parts
31st March 2021
Robotic process delivers optimal coating for complex missile components.
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Defence Notes
UK rolls the dice with Integrated Review
31st March 2021
The Integrated Review is certainly ambitious in its scope but how realistic is it?
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Naval Warfare
Russians aim to prove size matters with Belgorod
30th March 2021
Almost 30 years after it was laid down, the longest nuclear-powered submarine in the world is scheduled to start state trials in May. Is it a case of 'better late than never'?
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Defence Notes
Gripen 3D-printed hatch flight test proves successful
30th March 2021
A recent flight test using a 3D-printed hatch on Saab's Gripen fighter jet could lead to more efficient ways of repairing damaged aircraft on the frontline.
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Air Warfare
Final ex-Portuguese F-16 arrives in Romania
30th March 2021
Landing at Borcea Air Base marks the completion of an eight-year programme to acquire second-hand F-16s for the Romanian Air Force. The next step is an upgrade in 2023-2025.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Thales and MHI team up for autonomous mine detection
30th March 2021
French and Japanese companies to jointly develop a dual-frequency sonar demonstrator for mine countermeasures.
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Defence Notes
Chinese maritime militia boldly intrude in Philippine EEZ
30th March 2021
China poured more than 200 boats into a reef in the South China Sea, alarming the Philippines.
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Air Warfare
Singapore flies in first H225Ms
30th March 2021
The arrival of replacement helicopters for Singapore's sizeable Super Puma fleet has begun.
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Naval Warfare
Madfox takes to the water
29th March 2021
A year of tests awaits for the latest UK Royal Navy uncrewed vessel.
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