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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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Air Warfare
Swiss officially receive Eurofighter offer
19th November 2020
Airbus and Germany propose Typhoon to meet Air2030 modernisation requirement
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Defence Notes
UK MoD says AWE sites to revert to public ownership in July 2021
18th November 2020
Announcing the decision to renationalise the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) in early November, the UK government opted to bring this key element of its nuclear infrastructure back under direct control by the MoD.
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Naval Warfare
Navantia picks propeller provider for F110 programme
18th November 2020
Five new frigates for Spanish Navy to include propellers made by Kongsberg
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Naval Warfare
Damen picks Thales mission system and combat management system for MKS 180
18th November 2020
Thales will provide Tacticos and Above Water Warfare System
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Naval Warfare
Attack-class combat systems spin through third R&D cycle
18th November 2020
Lockheed Martin awards contracts to research topics ranging from innovative cable management to electronically steered arrays
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Naval Warfare
MJTE integrates with Sylena
18th November 2020
Strategic agreement between Leonardo and Lacroix enables anti-submarine countermeasure solution, even for platforms with limited space
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Military Logistics
Hungary orders pair of KC-390s
18th November 2020
The aircraft will be able to conduct air-to-air, supply and humanitarian operations
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Land Warfare
Did China use a microwave weapon against Indian soldiers?
18th November 2020
If the PLA did employ a microwave weapon against Indian troops, this is likely the first use of the technology in combat.
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Defence Notes
UK vows to defend itself against Russian and Chinese space threats
17th November 2020
The UK has warned that the anti-satellite capabilities of China and Russia are threatening safe and peaceful behaviour in space.
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Air Warfare
JHTO attempts to accelerate hypersonic developments
17th November 2020
Boeing is conducting a preliminary design review and ground-testing programme for a Mach 6 cruise missile, while the DoD Joint Hypersonics Transition Office looks to work with industry to create a a more modular, affordable, and upgradable hypersonics portfolio
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Defence Notes
MDA completes ‘first of a kind’ ICBM missile defence test
17th November 2020
FTM-44 was arranged to show how Missile Defense Agency can use the USN Aegis Combat System (equipped with the Standard Missile-3 Block IIA) to intercept intercontinental threats
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Air Warfare
Taiwan F-16 upgrade to gain extra support from Lockheed Martin
17th November 2020
Contract modification forms part of 142-aircraft overhaul
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Naval Warfare
USN picks Austal for Savannah post-delivery support
17th November 2020
Independence-class LCS was launched in September 2020
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Air Warfare
Indonesia deploys NASAMS II for capital air defence
17th November 2020
Indonesia has received its NASAMS II air defence system from Kongsberg, and seems set to protect the capital city.
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to provide MK 54 components to UK
16th November 2020
USN places order on behalf of FMS customer
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Defence Notes
Brazilian service chiefs seek more investment in new capabilities
16th November 2020
During a webinar organised by the Brazilian MoD, the commanders of the air force, army and navy put on a united front with the Minister of Defence to call for higher defence spending
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Naval Warfare
USN issues contract modification for submarine missile guidance technologies
16th November 2020
Deal covers hypersonic guidance, navigation and control applications for the Common Missile Compartment
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Air Warfare
Raytheon gains more AMRAAM work for FMS customers
16th November 2020
DoD announces deals with combined value exceeding $60 million
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Digital Battlespace
South Korea orders advanced naval signal processing solution
16th November 2020
PAR measures noise emitted by submarines and surface vessels
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Updated US Air Force doctrine emphasises the need for multi-domain capabilities
