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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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
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Defence Notes
US toughens export rules by blacklisting Chinese and Russian firms
22nd December 2020
Military End User list comprises 103 companies that pose an ‘unacceptable risk’ of diverting goods to the Chinese, Russian or Venezuelan military.
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Air Warfare
How does China’s leadership view its fighter pilots?
21st December 2020
There is a trust deficit between the leaders of the Chinese Communist Party and the nation's pilots who would be tasked to go to war.
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Military Logistics
Turkey seeks new replenishment tankers for fast attack craft
21st December 2020
Turkish shipyards have until 15 March 2021 to respond to RfP.
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Naval Warfare
Hunter-class programme begins prototyping phase
21st December 2020
Five representative ship blocks to be manufactured and assembled.
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Military Logistics
FAB receives another C-390
21st December 2020
Fourth aircraft out of 28 is delivered by manufacturer Embraer.
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Land Warfare
Land Warfare magazine: soldier protection, combat care and more
18th December 2020
Read the latest edition of Land Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Air Warfare
Marshall begins first USMC C-130 maintenance job
18th December 2020
Positive signs for a new partnership between Marshall and the USMC.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: European defence policies, air-to-air missiles and all the news
18th December 2020
Welcome to Episode 50 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Air Warfare
Singapore strengthens integrated air defence network
18th December 2020
Singapore has created an air defence umbrella over the island nation with the integration of new assets such as ASTER-30 missiles.
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Defence Notes
No F-35 funding gap talks between MoD and Lockheed Martin UK
17th December 2020
Despite discussions between the UK MoD and Lockheed Martin UK to assess driving costs of the F-35B programme down, the two have not talked about how to resolve a multibillion pound funding gap troubling acquisition plans.
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Naval Warfare
Propulsion decision for Constellation-class frigates
17th December 2020
Turbines selected for key USN programme that will deliver new fleet of frigate to the service
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Naval Warfare
Saab delivers upgraded Gotland-class submarine to Sweden
17th December 2020
HMS Uppland receives range of new systems ahead of its return to service
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Air Warfare
Bulgarian Frogfoots gain new lease of life
17th December 2020
Overhauled and upgraded Su-25s should remain in Bulgarian Air Force service until 2028.
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Air Warfare
Indian naval air arm boosts force levels
17th December 2020
Beset by ageing legacy airframes, the Indian Navy is making progress in efforts to induct newer rotary-winged and fixed-wing aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan launches new corvette and commissions minelayer
17th December 2020
Taiwan's indigenous shipbuilding programme bears fruit with new corvette, OPV and minelayer classes progressing.
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Land Warfare
France analyses ethical implications of creating ‘super soldiers’
16th December 2020
The Defence Ethics Committee of the French MoD has published a report on the ‘enhanced soldier'. This document analysed ethical issues around improving physical, perceptual, cognitive and psychological capabilities for French warfighters.
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Defence Notes
UK to publish National Space Strategy by Q2 2021
16th December 2020
The UK has confirmed a publication date for its National Space Strategy and provided details of a new R&D initiative known as the Defence Space Enterprise Portfolio.
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Defence Notes
US Army seals first South Korean CRADA
16th December 2020
Hanwha Corporation and Hanwha Defense will work on R&D and technology transfer with DEVCOM AC.
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Digital Battlespace
FMS for third Italian G550 moves closer
16th December 2020
L3 Harris named as prime contractor for potential $500 million deal.
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