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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
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Defence Helicopter
Philippines inducts first S-70i units
11th December 2020
The S-70i will be a workhorse in the Philippine Air Force, and even more of them could be procured.
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems holds naming ceremony for Anson
11th December 2020
Sea trials are scheduled for 2022
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Air Warfare
Airbus finishes pilot phase of FCAS innovation initiative
11th December 2020
Projects included a secure combat cloud demonstrator, real-time AI for analysing sensor emissions, and a means of launching UAVs from the A400M
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: Virtual I/ITSEC 2020, F-35A nuclear weapons test and all the news
11th December 2020
Welcome to Episode 49 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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Naval Warfare
Greeks seek maintenance support for naval gas turbines
10th December 2020
Bids are due in January for three-year framework deal
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Defence Notes
Senate rejects attempt to stymie UAE F-35 deal
10th December 2020
Potential stumbling block to multibillion-dollar arms package is avoided
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Defence Notes
AMD grabs funding to develop ink-based technology
10th December 2020
Carbon-based ink technology will be funded under the Dstl Weapons Sector Research Framework
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Naval Warfare
Italy orders up to four more submarines via OCCAR
9th December 2020
New boats will be ‘the sole undeniable asset’ for the Italian Navy in the submarine domain, says MoD
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Naval Warfare
USN picks Progeny Systems for torpedo support
9th December 2020
Company will work on MK 54 Mod 1 and MK 48 programmes
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Defence Notes
FCAS narrows concept designs to five ‘best’ architectures
9th December 2020
The Franco-German-Spanish FCAS programme looks to be making substantial development progress after key approval from air force leaders.
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Naval Warfare
France confirms new carrier programme will proceed
9th December 2020
Carrier to enter service in 2038 in multibillion-euro PANG project.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems to produce more LRASM seekers
9th December 2020
Long-range precision strike anti-ship missile employs advanced technologies that reduce dependence on network links and GPS navigation in EW environments.
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Defence Helicopter
OEM criticises Afghan Mi-17V-5 helicopter maintenance
9th December 2020
Russian company vents annoyance at overhaul practices for helicopters bought by the US for service in Afghanistan.
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Naval Warfare
India’s blue-water navy calls for a third carrier
9th December 2020
India has not decided how big it wants its next aircraft carrier to be, but it definitely wants a third one as it seeks to dominate the Indian Ocean region.
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Naval Warfare
Austal launches first Cape-class patrol vessel for Trinidad and Tobago
8th December 2020
Two boats will supplement a fleet of fast patrol craft for counter-narcotics patrols and other missions
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Digital Battlespace
FAB sets its sights on dedicated cyber centre
8th December 2020
CDCAER will plan and implement cyber defence and attack activities for the Brazilian Air Force
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Naval Warfare
USN picks support for Tomahawk weapon control system
8th December 2020
Contract supports NSWC training activities related to Tomahawk
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Naval Warfare
USN picks two for TIPS sustainment
8th December 2020
DRS Laurel Technologies and VT Milcom to sustain COTS equipment
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy to receive Smash 2000 Plus
8th December 2020
Smart fire control system will be integrated with assault rifles.
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