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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
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Defence Notes
INDOPACOM chief urges Congress to boost funding
3rd March 2021
Some $27 billion is needed from 2022 to 2027, according to a new report from Indo-Pacific Command.
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Defence Notes
Space Force renews support partnership for PARCS
3rd March 2021
Multifunction phased-array radar is designed to detect and track intercontinental and sea-launched missiles.
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Naval Warfare
Can the Quad tie up loose ends for India?
3rd March 2021
The Quad has always been a rather loose grouping, but there are signs it is crystallising as member nation aims align.
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Air Warfare
Thailand fills out its aircraft fleet
3rd March 2021
Thailand operates quite an eclectic fleet of aircraft from around the world, but it does have plans to modernise and streamline its inventory.
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Naval Warfare
Netherlands names new hydrographic survey boat
2nd March 2021
Hydrograaf is designed to replace smaller craft in Royal Netherlands Navy service.
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Digital Battlespace
E-3 Sentry fleet to undergo communications network upgrade
2nd March 2021
Boeing to complete work on 31 AWACS aircraft by May 2024.
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Naval Warfare
Singapore takes delivery of new USVs
2nd March 2021
Singapore's navy is looking to the future with far greater utilisation of unmanned technology.
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Naval Warfare
LHA 9 preparations continue with latest long-lead materials contract
1st March 2021
Huntington Ingalls Industries receives $80 million deal from USN.
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Naval Warfare
USN orders Trident guidance systems
1st March 2021
Mk6 guidance systems will be installed on Trident II D5 missiles for the UK and US navies.
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Naval Warfare
Austal receives build contract for final Spearhead vessel
1st March 2021
Spearhead-class programme is operating on schedule, with last vessel to be delivered by March 2024.
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Naval Warfare
UAE firm showcases three fast craft
1st March 2021
Three boats from Aksum Marine were included in the live demonstration programme at NAVDEX, as Gulf states pay closer attention to fast craft capabilities in the context of the continuing Iranian threat.
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Defence Notes
V4 member states plan more joint procurement
1st March 2021
Just as they previously pooled their military resources into a common EU Battlegroup, the four Visegrad Group member states aim to expand on their maiden common procurement programme.
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Naval Warfare
How stabilizers work & the latest technologies (sponsored)
1st March 2021
Stabilization technology has evolved from raw, primitive systems with low expectations to high tech, sophisticated systems with defined performance requirements. For military applications, the awareness has certainly been heightened in recent years, on the vast benefits that stabilizers deliver relating to safety, productivity, retention and mission readiness.
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Defence Notes
General Atomics subsidiary takes on Dornier 228 manufacturing
1st March 2021
RUAG International completes sale of RUAG Aerospace Services to General Atomics Europe.
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Air Warfare
AFRL starts SHiELD pod assembly
26th February 2021
Aircraft self-defence laser is expected to be tested in FY2024.
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Defence Notes
US researchers claim progress in self-propelled materials
26th February 2021
Lessons from nature inform US Army-funded research into new ways of moving machines. If this research is taken further forward, it could result in vehicles that do not consume large quantities of fuel or require bulky motors.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Spotlight on IDEX/NAVDEX, plus battlefield comms
26th February 2021
Welcome to Episode 8 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Iran displays new UCAV
26th February 2021
Images indicate the latest UAV in Iran is a reverse-engineered copy of the MQ-9 Predator design.
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Land Warfare
India approves enhanced Arjun tanks
26th February 2021
Modernised tanks, Nag missile carriers, AFV countermeasures and phased-array radars have all been approved for acquisition by the MoD.
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