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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
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.
Air Warfare
Updated US Air Force doctrine emphasises the need for multi-domain capabilities
Modifications in the US Air Force (USAF) doctrine aim to prepare the service for tomorrow’s warfare.
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Training
Aero India 2021: IAF issues HAL with an RfP for basic trainers
7th February 2021
With India's acute need for basic trainers, an order for an indigenous platform has drawn a step closer.
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Military Logistics
Norway base conversion reflects growing strategic importance of Arctic
5th February 2021
Olavsvern naval base is being overhauled to perform logistics and military training functions, as NATO seeks to exert strategic influence in the Arctic.
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Air Warfare
Air Warfare magazine: MALE UAS, AAMs and more
5th February 2021
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Naval Warfare
Future Light Amphibious Warship could be built to mixed naval-commercial standards
5th February 2021
Having learned key experiences in the development of the Constellation-class frigates, USN and USMC officials are keen for the LAW to follow a similar path, potentially utilising a parent design.
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Naval Warfare
Polish submarine force faces solitary confinement
5th February 2021
The Polish submarine force will be reduced to a single boat by the end of 2021, throwing into even starker relief the long-standing need to expand the fleet.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Myanmar coup, Turkish armour and US reviews arms sales
5th February 2021
Welcome to Episode 5 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Defence Notes
US halts arms sales to Saudi Arabia
5th February 2021
Announcement by President Joe Biden signals a clear break with the policy followed by his precedessor Donald Trump, although a lucrative FMS to the United Arab Emirates remains untouched — for now.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Pakistan is confirmed as CH-4 UAV importer
5th February 2021
Pakistan has been evaluating Chinese-built UAVs, and rumours have swirled about bulk purchases, but its first acquisition has been confirmed.
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Air Warfare
Enhancements keep Warthog tusks sharp
4th February 2021
Times have changed, new threats have emerged and capabilities have evolved – but the A-10 endures with an upgrade under way.
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Naval Warfare
Australia to advance army amphibious assets
4th February 2021
The Australian Army is using landing craft and amphibian vehicles that are 50 years old. The time has come to overhaul the fleet.
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Air Warfare
F-15EX takes to the skies
4th February 2021
Boeing is initially providing eight F-15EX fighters to the USAF.
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Defence Notes
Aero India 2021: Small gaps remain in India-US collaboration
4th February 2021
While defence ties between India and the US are close, there is scope for further development.
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Air Warfare
Aero India 2021: Naval fighters prove their mettle
4th February 2021
Boeing and other contenders display their proposed solutions for Indian tender to procure naval fighters.
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Defence Notes
Polish radio system integrates with IBCS
4th February 2021
Northrop Grumman and local partner Transbit develop, integrated and test high-capacity line of sight radio system with air and missile defence system for Poland.
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Defence Notes
Russia and US agree five-year New START extension
4th February 2021
Nuclear weapons treaty will remain in effect until February 2026.
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Naval Warfare
USS Helena undergoes another bout of repair and modernisation
4th February 2021
Work on Los Angeles-class submarine to be completed by April 2021.
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Defence Notes
Myanmar military pleads ‘major cabinet reshuffle’ in coup
4th February 2021
Myanmar's military proves it cannot loosen its grip on the country, but it will still have no trouble obtaining equipment from non-Western sources.
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Naval Warfare
Ultra to provide towed sonar for CSC programme
3rd February 2021
Variable-depth sonar to equip 15 new vessels for the Royal Canadian Navy.
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Naval Warfare
Ecuador builds for the future
3rd February 2021
Shipyard ASTINAVE is expanding its facilities as it builds a new multi-purpose vessel for the Ecuadorian Navy, but the project has been hampered by COVID-related delays and its overall cost is unclear.
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