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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Naval Warfare
China ends corvette production run
22nd February 2021
The Type 056 corvette exemplifies the rapid pace and capability of Chinese naval shipbuilding, with 72 built in the past decade.
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2021: Spotlight shines on procurement programmes
22nd February 2021
Data and case studies from the Shephard Defence Insight team illustrate the state of play in Middle Eastern defence procurement.
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2021: Saab deepens relationship with Tawazun and launches first UAE-made product
22nd February 2021
Saab engages with UAE on R&D of sensor systems and produces locally made driver enhancement system.
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Digital Battlespace
UAE takes delivery of third GlobalEye
21st February 2021
Saab has provided all three AEW&C aircraft in the original order from the UAE.
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Defence Notes
Middle Eastern spending shows signs of resilience
21st February 2021
Although oil markets continue to take a hammering and government debt balloons from the COVID-19 pandemic, Middle Eastern states could yet avoid the delicate choice between guns and butter.
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Digital Battlespace
Bringing the power of the network to the battlespace (video)
21st February 2021
Raytheon Technologies is preparing for the future by creating multi-domain technologies for the US and its allies.
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Defence Notes
Raytheon Technologies deepens UAE presence (video)
21st February 2021
Raytheon Technologies is evolving from being providers of defence and security systems into contributors to UAE economy.
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Land Warfare
Harnessing proven technologies to counter drones (video)
21st February 2021
The Raytheon Technologies High Energy Laser system has been designed to effectively target and neutralise smaller drones.
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Land Warfare
Land Warfare magazine: squad-level load carriage, MBT modernisation and more
19th February 2021
Read the latest edition of Land Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: UK Carrier Strike Group deployment, robotic ground vehicles and tactical transport aircraft forecast
19th February 2021
Welcome to Episode 7 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Digital Battlespace
Ultra to provide hull-mounted sonar for CSC
19th February 2021
‘Substantive manufacture and delivery’ deal includes technology transfer to Canada, says Ultra.
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Defence Notes
UK ambitions fail to bridge the gap to fiscal reality
18th February 2021
In a changing world some things stay the same, such as the MoD’s tendency to overcommit itself financially. Can the ministry avoid lurching from one financial crisis to another in the decade ahead?
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Naval Warfare
South African IPV programme reaches new milestone
18th February 2021
A blessing ceremony was conducted in Cape Town for the first of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels for the South African Navy.
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Air Warfare
Germany launches BriteCloud from target drone
18th February 2021
BriteCloud-218 decoy is ejected from a remotely piloted air target system for the first time.
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Defence Notes
VIDEO: Ukrainian and NATO priorities align in Black Sea
18th February 2021
Ukraine is looking to forge closer relationships with NATO members as the country still waits to join the alliance.
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Digital Battlespace
SIERA travels to India
18th February 2021
Sonar calibration system from RTSYS is ordered by Bharat Electronics.
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Naval Warfare
Capability gaps hamper Varan aircraft carrier
17th February 2021
A somewhat unfamiliar design — and the lack in Russia of a carrier-based AWACS capability — suggest that the Nevsky Design Bureau has bitten off more than it can chew.
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Defence Notes
Confident MDA accelerates hypersonic defence effort
17th February 2021
Glide Phase Interceptor could be fielded by the end of this decade as a DoD programme of record, if industry response is positive.
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Naval Warfare
In focus – composition, aims and future of UK carrier strike
17th February 2021
Deployment of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to the Indo-Pacific in a few months is intended to be its defining military operation of the year, during which its armed forces are likely to face cuts amid a significant downturn in spending.
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