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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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Air Warfare
Rostec chief hails imminent arrival of first serial production Su-57
8th December 2020
Aircraft to be delivered to Russian Aerospace Forces ‘literally before the end of the year’
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Defence Notes
Rolls-Royce to pioneer ‘highly electric architectures’ for Tempest
8th December 2020
Fully electric propulsion is unfeasible for the UK's Tempest Future Combat Air System, so Rolls-Royce has come up with an alternative.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Nigeria expands UAV fleet for counter-terror operations
8th December 2020
Eight UCAVs will be based in northern Nigeria for strike missions against Boko Haram and Islamic State elements, and budget plans for 2021 include UAVs for ISR.
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Naval Warfare
Bulgarian patrol vessels to include Saab combat system
8th December 2020
Two ships are scheduled to be launched in 2021-2022
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Digital Battlespace
US approves mobile communications package for Taiwan
8th December 2020
Taiwan's communications and C4I networks would be under threat from PLA attack in any conflict, requiring more mobile systems.
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Naval Warfare
Indian ASW corvette programme cuts first steel
7th December 2020
CSL is one of two shipyards building eight ships each for the Indian Navy’s ASWSWC programme.
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Training
Australia sets the stage for new underwater tracking ranges
7th December 2020
The ranges would enable exercises in deep ocean waters and littoral waters, involving surface and sub-surface assets simultaneously.
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Air Warfare
E-6B modernisation effort reaches its conclusion
7th December 2020
Aircraft forms part of the USN ABNCP/TACAMO Weapon System missions
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Defence Notes
Latvia releases spending plans
7th December 2020
Baltic republic maintains NATO commitment on 2% GDP minimum for defence spending.
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Defence Notes
US defence exports increase as F-35 deal to UAE approaches key Congress debate
6th December 2020
As US defence exports increase, the future of the proposed sale of F-35 fighters to the UAE depends on a crucial debate in Congress next week.
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Naval Warfare
Cohort completes acquisition of Wärtsilä ELAC Nautik
4th December 2020
Cohort adds more maritime capabilities to its portfolio, focusing on subsurface communications and sonar.
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Naval Warfare
Second Saudi corvette launched by Navantia
4th December 2020
Programme to deliver new naval vessel to Saudi Arabia continues apace
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Digital Battlespace
Pentagon takes meaningful steps towards a viable military Internet of Things
4th December 2020
Efforts continue to place Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) firmly in the Pentagon's long-term acquisition plans.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: New Russian hypersonic missile, training aircraft market and Supacat vehicle programmes
4th December 2020
Welcome to Episode 48 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
Italian Air Force receives first HH-139B helicopter
4th December 2020
The delivery of the HH139B will enhance the Italian Air Force’s emergency response and homeland security capabilities.
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Digital Battlespace
Australia lays groundwork for Triton arrival
4th December 2020
The NITE will allow Australia to ensure data flows are established and verified before its first Triton aircraft arrives.
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Air Warfare
Collins Aerospace to support USN strategic airborne command post
3rd December 2020
USN requires sustaining engineering support plus diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages management
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Angler programme proceeds with ‘weapon technology’ contract
3rd December 2020
The USV would be capable of operating autonomously to manipulate objects on the seabed
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Naval Warfare
Enhanced BRASS paves way for better naval communications
3rd December 2020
The UK is expected to follow other NATO navies in introducing new HF communications protocols
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