Defence Notes
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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Air Warfare
Two firms provide USAF with countermeasure flares
29th March 2021
MJU-75/B magnesium teflon viton flares to equip US helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
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Defence Notes
Field narrows for NGI
29th March 2021
There are two contenders for the Next Generation Interceptor programme — but no place for Ground-based Midcourse Defense system incumbent Boeing.
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Air Warfare
USAF orders Lot 34 AMRAAM
29th March 2021
Ten FMS customers to receive Lot 34 missiles from Raytheon.
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Air Warfare
The Sentinel is retiring. What’s next? (sponsored)
29th March 2021
The Sentinel R1 aircraft returns from its last operational flight from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, Feb. 26, 2021. (Photo by RAF Sgt. Nicholas Howe/ UK MOD …
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Military Logistics
Poland orders logistics support for unmanned MCM
29th March 2021
Saab will support Double Eagle Mk III and Double Eagle Sarov unmanned systems in service with the Polish Navy.
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Military Logistics
Russia cracks the whip on sluggish Il-76MD-90A production
29th March 2021
Dissatisfied with the output of the long-delayed Il-76MD-90A strategic transport aircraft, the Russian MoD demands that manufacturer Aviastar picks up the pace.
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Air Warfare
Kongsberg continues F-35 production participation and prepares surplus F-16s for sale
26th March 2021
Lockheed Martin orders Kongsberg components for Lot 15-Lot 17 production F-35s. Meanwhile, Kongsberg's MRO division is preparing at least two ex-Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16s for resale.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: MoD Command Paper highlights
26th March 2021
Welcome to Episode 12 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Naval Warfare
No watering down of local content on Australian naval projects
26th March 2021
Although concerns linger about the construction schedule for Attack-class submarines, Australian government demands for greater local industrial content in naval programmes continue with the rollout of a Saab Australia combat management system.
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Naval Warfare
First Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel for the South African Navy is launched
26th March 2021
The MMIPV will enhance the South African Navy’s ability to respond effectively, rapidly and cost-effectively to a variety of threats.
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Defence Notes
Israel and Slovakia sign defence export agreement
26th March 2021
The agreement is seen as a significant milestone in the growing cooperation between Israeli and Slovak defence industries.
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Naval Warfare
Agreement reached in German-Norwegian U212 Common Design (U212CD) project
25th March 2021
After the conclusion of some challenging negotiations, the contract signing on the 212CD project could occur in the next few months.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australia narrows field for the next naval UAV
25th March 2021
The Australian navy's effort to adopt a new shipborne UAV takes a step forward.
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Defence Helicopter
MoD sticks with Ultra for Merlin sonobuoy capability
24th March 2021
Ultra sonobuoys will help to ensure ASW protection for RN submarines and the Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group.
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Naval Warfare
Peru commissions pair of patrol boats
24th March 2021
Entry into service of two new fisheries protection boats is part of a broader modernisation programme for the Peruvian Navy.
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Defence Notes
MDA selects two teams for Next Generation Interceptor development
24th March 2021
Contracts for NGI development, including flight test options for the new long-range missile defence system, will be completed by 2029.
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Defence Notes
UK actively pursues FCAS subsystem partnership with Japan
23rd March 2021
New international partners could be added to the UK's FCAS effort, as plans to secure a subsystems partnership with Japan are revealed.
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Air Warfare
Belgian F-16 fleet resumes flights
23rd March 2021
Belgian Air Component F-16s return to operational status, having been grounded earlier in March following an engine incident in February.
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Naval Warfare
Japan commissions a flurry of new ships
23rd March 2021
Japan's navy continues to pump out new ships, though it is far outpaced by Chinese naval shipbuilding.
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