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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Naval Warfare
Egypt set to enlarge its Rolling Airframe Missile stocks
17th February 2021
RAM Block II missiles will be installed on Egyptian Navy missile attack craft in new FMS deal.
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Air Warfare
US Army orders aircraft flare countermeasures
17th February 2021
Latest contract for Armtec Countermeasures covers two types of flare.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Phoenix is ready to rise, says NATO
17th February 2021
IOC represents a significant milestone towards improved ISR for the NATO alliance.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Heron TPs swoop into Indian lease
17th February 2021
In addition to leasing two SeaGuardians, the Indian military has added some Heron TPs as it attempts to crank up aerial surveillance.
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Defence Notes
Sweden offers Finland Gripen development partnership for HX
16th February 2021
The Swedish MoD has revealed a new offer to Finland, which it hopes will help to land a lucrative HX fighter contract.
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri hits two landmarks in build of Al Zubarah corvettes for Qatar
16th February 2021
The vessels were ordered as part of a broader EUR4 billion ($4.67 billion) naval package awarded by Qatar to Fincantieri in June 2016.
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Defence Notes
Vietnam orders 12 L-39NG jet trainers
16th February 2021
Vietnam has signed a deal to become a L-39NG jet trainer customer.
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Naval Warfare
Atmaca advances with latest test firing
16th February 2021
A live Atmaca warhead has destroyed a target for the first time.
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Naval Warfare
Indonesian MCMVs make sweeping progress
15th February 2021
Two new minehunters for Indonesia will be powered by MAN engines and an electric hybrid propulsion system.
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Air Warfare
GDOTS to provide tritonal for Mk80 series
15th February 2021
US company to make tritonal explosives for bombs.
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Naval Warfare
Chile picks design partner for Escotillón IV
15th February 2021
ASMAR and Vard Marine team up to construct new Chilean transport vessels.
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Naval Warfare
Hensoldt modernises radars for German Navy
15th February 2021
TRS-3D radars to be upgraded on two Braunschweig-class corvettes
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Naval Warfare
India sheds light on near-term shipbuilding projects
15th February 2021
The Indian Navy has ambitious shipbuilding plans, with the vast majority of projects to be built by domestic shipyards.
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Defence Notes
Airbus pushes for FCAS demonstrators in France, Germany and Spain
12th February 2021
Airbus has had its say on demonstrator developments concerning FCAS.
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Defence Notes
Political Declaration puts tactics and doctrine in the spotlight
12th February 2021
An international initiative aims to limit the use of explosive weapons in towns and cities - what are the implications for rules of engagement in urban warfare?
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Naval Warfare
Newport News joins USN submarine research effort
12th February 2021
HII will support R&D into future submarine platforms.
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Naval Warfare
Naviris and Navantia to conduct EPC studies
12th February 2021
The European Patrol Corvette is intended to replace to replace several classes of ships, from patrol vessels to light frigates, from 2027.
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Military Logistics
Boeing strives to climb out of Pegasus money pit
12th February 2021
Head of Air Mobility Command says USAF is ‘making lemonade out of lemons’ as KC-46A programme attempts to surmount its problems by 2023-2024.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: FVL Maritime Strike options, digital engineering and unmanned Korean nuclear subs
12th February 2021
Welcome to Episode 6 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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