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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
Lingering economic problems constrain Argentine ambitions
15th March 2021
The latest defence procurement plan for 2021-2023 includes only limited new programmes for the Argentine armed forces.
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Air Warfare
Independent technical assessment to recommend fix for F-35 programme
12th March 2021
The F-35 programme faces the double challenge of an independent technical baseline review and renewed political scrutiny.
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Air Warfare
Raytheon picks up new AMRAAM contract
12th March 2021
Could the AIM-120 find a place on the next generation of USAF fighters?
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Air Warfare
US Army orders more air-to-ground missiles
12th March 2021
UK named as one of the recipients in latest US Army missile contract modification for Lockheed Martin.
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Air Warfare
First Lot 1 production F-15EX set for tests at Eglin
12th March 2021
F-15EX will be a ‘key element of our tactical fighter fleet’, says USAF; two out of eight Lot 1 aircraft will be delivered by end of April 2021.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Possible Israeli F-35s to Gulf, Czech export support and focus on CV90 upgrades
12th March 2021
Welcome to Episode 10 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
KAI and IAI loiter with intent
12th March 2021
Integrating manned-unmanned teaming onto its aircraft platforms is uppermost in KAI's mind.
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Air Warfare
Polish F-35A infrastructure may need more attention as F-16 upgrade looms
11th March 2021
Further airbase upgrades may be needed to accommodate the F-35 in Poland, while plans are solidifying to enhance the country’s fleet of 48 F-16 aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Milestone for Denmark as first F-35A takes flight
11th March 2021
First Royal Danish Air Force F-35A takes to the skies, with 26 more to follow in the years ahead.
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Defence Notes
Avon launches CH15 respiratory protection hood
11th March 2021
Avon Protection has brought to market a new lightweight portable hood that gives the wearer at least 15 minutes of protection against CBRN threats. The …
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Naval Warfare
India resurrects sub fleet with Kalvari three
11th March 2021
India's submarine fleet is depleted, but new boats will help turn things around.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Flexibility of Fire Scout Applied to ASW Fight (Studio)
10th March 2021
Northrop Grumman recently demonstrated anti-submarine warfare (ASW) search and detection capabilities for its MQ-8C Fire Scout.
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Defence Notes
Space Force awards NSSL task orders
10th March 2021
Four launches to be conducted by SpaceX and United Launch Alliance.
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Naval Warfare
Ireland seeks to upgrade Samuel Beckett class
10th March 2021
Irish Naval Service seeks responses to tender for upgrade to central cooling and pumping systems on OPVs.
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Defence Notes
IAI and Israeli MoD inaugurate centre for advanced navigation technology
10th March 2021
New centre in Israel will focus on developing and producing navigation systems for use in GPS-denied environments.
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Naval Warfare
India tests fuel cell-based AIP for submarines
10th March 2021
Domestically developed capability generates hydrogen on board.
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Air Warfare
Engine issue prompts Belgium to ground its F-16s
9th March 2021
‘Whether other countries are experiencing the same problem is currently under investigation,’ according to the Belgian MoD.
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Naval Warfare
USS Delaware to undergo post-delivery work
9th March 2021
General Dynamics Electric Boat receives contract modification for maintenance, repair, alterations, testing and other work.
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Naval Warfare
USS Russell enters modernisation and maintenance period
9th March 2021
Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer recently returned to its San Diego home port.
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