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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.
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Companies post mostly rosy results but warn of potential dark clouds
First quarter 2025 results have been dropping for companies in the past week but many of the US results come with a health warning in their forward-looking aspects about the potential impact of actions by the Trump administration.
Naval Warfare
Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UAS
In an exclusive interview with Shephard, DSTA chief Ng Chad-son outlines how the agency is reshaping defence tech development through deeper collaboration with industry partners, from AI-enhanced radar to smart naval munitions.
Defence Notes
Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.
Naval Warfare
How the Force Design 2028 will impact US Coast Guard acquisitions
The FD 2028 strategy intends to reduce the bureaucracy in procurement processes while speeding up the field of assets.
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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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Defence Notes
UK Public Accounts Committee savages Crowsnest plans and F-35 costs
13th November 2020
A report from the Public Accounts Committee has raised questions about the UK's carrier strike capabilities.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: New cyber developments, the UAE's US arms deal and Israeli frigate update
13th November 2020
Welcome to Episode 45 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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Uncrewed Vehicles
Czech Republic sheds more light on UCAV ambitions
13th November 2020
Procurement of armed UAVs will plug a gap in the Czech military inventory
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