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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
Air power leaks leave Command Paper to tell old news
22nd March 2021
On air force issues, much of what is in the UK's new Command Paper has previously been leaked to the media.
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Naval Warfare
UK RN to lose two frigates and deploy OPVs into Gulf of Guinea and Indo-Pacific in defence shake-up
22nd March 2021
The frigates, HMS Monmouth and HMS Montrose, were earlier planned to be decommissioned in 2026 and 2027 respectively.
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Naval Warfare
USN orders tenth Block V Virginia-class submarine
22nd March 2021
By exercising an option to order another boat, USN brings total spending on procurement of Block V Virginia-class submarines to almost $25 billion.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Seagull benefits from new onboard technologies
22nd March 2021
Panoramic video system with automatic target recognition is added to Israeli UAV.
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Air Warfare
USN Growlers undergo structural and mission systems modification
22nd March 2021
Airborne Electronic Attack System Enhancements will be added to the EA-18G fleet.
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Naval Warfare
Thales IFF identifies India as friendly target
22nd March 2021
India has been singled out as a strong potential naval market for Thales' new IFF Mode 5 interrogator.
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Air Warfare
Controlling the Skies - Fighter Aircraft Central to AsPac Defence Spending (Studio)
19th March 2021
The evolution of adversary capabilities is one of the major factors driving Asia-Pacific countries to upgrade their ageing fighter aircraft fleets.
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Naval Warfare
UK government figures urge shipbuilding sector to boost productivity
19th March 2021
Plans will see 30-year pipeline for all military and government vessels put in place to provide certainty for industry.
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Defence Notes
US widens arms export gap over Russia
19th March 2021
Newly released data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows that the US has consolidated its position as the world's leading arms exporter, increasing its lead over Russia in the process.
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Training
Military Training magazine: display technology, NATO training and more
19th March 2021
Read the latest edition of Military Training for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Air Warfare
Bell-Boeing to make more Ospreys for USAF
19th March 2021
Two additional MV-22B tiltrotor aircraft will be delivered to the USAF under the latest contract modification.
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Digital Battlespace
French Navy orders SonoFlash
19th March 2021
New sonobuoy leverages French sovereign capabilities in acoustic sensing technology.
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Naval Warfare
Italy to introduce new naval missile
19th March 2021
Teseo Mk2/E will replace Otomat Mk2/A, says manufacturer MBDA.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Spotlight on UK Integrated Review and US Asia-Pacific strategy
19th March 2021
Welcome to Episode 11 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Air Warfare
Rafale F3-R receives green light for operational duty
19th March 2021
Decision covers carrier-borne F3-R fighters and aircraft operating against ISIS.
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Defence Notes
NATO eyes 5G but proceeds with caution
19th March 2021
NATO is exploring the potential of 5G for fast and effective military communication through secure networks. However, the alliance lacks a specific policy and strategy for 5G, and a balance must be struck between the opportunities and threats that the technology presents.
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Defence Notes
A welcome but belated US response to the ‘China threat’
19th March 2021
'Strategic competition' is the name of the game in the Asia-Pacific region, as China throws its considerable weight around.
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Naval Warfare
Japan mulls a successor to Oosumi-class transport vessels
19th March 2021
The JMSDF will have to replace its Oosumi-class transport vessels, but their replacement does not seem to have been given the priority it deserves.
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Air Warfare
Taiwan makes progress with F-16V upgrade
18th March 2021
The under-stress ROCAF is welcoming the arrival of upgraded F-16V fighters.
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