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
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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Naval Warfare
Turkey looks to next generation of fast attack craft
22nd January 2021
A new type of fast attack craft will be built domestically for the Turkish Naval Forces.
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Naval Warfare
Submarine rescue contract termination triggers investigation
22nd January 2021
Escape, rescue and abandonment system deal with Phoenix International Australia is cancelled.
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Air Warfare
Pegasus programme proceeds apace
21st January 2021
Latest production order for KC-46A is the second in as many weeks.
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Defence Notes
Future warfighting demands departure from conventional methods
21st January 2021
Defence experts point out that the battlefield of tomorrow will require armed forces to fight in unconventional ways, with implications for procurement, training, tactics and doctrine.
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Naval Warfare
PKB unveils plan for Varan
21st January 2021
A new aircraft carrier for the Russian Navy would operate near the Arctic.
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Defence Helicopter
UK rules out FLRAA as Puma helicopter successor
21st January 2021
Publication of the Integrated Review should provide a clear idea of how the UK will renew medium-lift rotary capabilities — but it has opted not to rely on US support.
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Air Warfare
Sri Lanka sends aircraft around the world for overhauls
21st January 2021
Unable to afford new aircraft, Sri Lanka is overhauling and refurbishing aircraft and helicopters in disparate locations around the world.
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Defence Notes
Malaysia outlines this year’s deliveries
20th January 2021
The Malaysian Armed Forces will receive AFVs, helicopters and ships this year, but is the Light Combat Aircraft really any closer?
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Uncrewed Vehicles
WJ-700 flies, as other Chinese UCAVs fight
20th January 2021
A new Chinese UAV/UCAV has taken to the skies for the first time. Meanwhile, other Chinese models are being used extensively in combat in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Naval Warfare
Magellan continues making fins for Standard Missile
20th January 2021
Surface control assemblies to be provided to Raytheon until 2024.
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Naval Warfare
US and UK set final seal on Carrier Strike Group deployment
20th January 2021
UK aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth to embark with USMC aircraft on board.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
COVID-19 disruption delays Falco Xplorer certification to 2022
20th January 2021
Test progress on Falco Xplorer has been restricted by COVID-19 but Leonardo remains focused on obtaining military certification for the MALE UAV.
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Air Warfare
Denmark seeks ammunition for F-35A cannon
20th January 2021
Danish defence procurement agency DALO issues RfI for framework tender.
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Naval Warfare
Electric Boat aids USN future submarine research
20th January 2021
USN is assessing R&D concepts for its existing submarine fleet as well as future designs.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Atomics demonstrates self-contained ASW sonobuoy dispensing from UAS
20th January 2021
Unmanned ASW capability will eventually be provided from SeaGuardian.
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Naval Warfare
USN unmanned ambitions face a crucial year
20th January 2021
Hurdles await the USN in its effort to developed greater unmanned capabilities as Congress remains to be convinced.
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Air Warfare
Georgia eyes domestic production of UAVs and Su-25s
19th January 2021
While the Georgian MoD has made clear its ambitions, realising them may prove more complicated.
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Defence Notes
Europe tightens checks on small arms exports
19th January 2021
EU member states establish common approach to end-user export certificates for small arms.
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Defence Notes
Avon launches Core Intelligent diver undersuit
19th January 2021
Core Intelligent includes multiple autonomous heating zones located on the torso, hands and feet.
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