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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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.
Air Warfare
UK MoD “getting a grip” of budgets as three UK air programmes slip into the red
The E-7 Wedgetail, Future Combat Air System and the Protector programmes were highlighted as items of concern from a recently published UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority report.
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Trump enters the White House promising into bring the US military to a “golden age”
The returning US president also reiterated a commitment to supply the services with “made-in-America” capabilities and to end conflicts worldwide.
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Maritime Strike Tomahawk development delayed
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Finland looks to crown new fighter from overcrowded acquisition
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Tenth AN/AQS-20C sonar delivered to US Navy
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IRST Block II pod flies on F/A-18 Super Hornet
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Naval Warfare
First upgraded Hamina-class vessel delivered to Finland
16th January 2020
The first modernised Hamina-class vessel has been delivered by Patria to the Finnish Defence Forces. FNS Tornio is one of four vessels that will be …
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Damen-led team selected to build German frigates
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The German government has announced its intention to select Damen to build at least four MKS 180 Multi-Purpose Combat Ship frigates for the German Navy, …
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Fincantieri plans FFG(X)-centric upgrades to Marinette Marine site
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Fincantieri could initiate an industrial development process at its shipbuilding facility at Marinette Marine that would enable the site to build two frigates per year, …
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US DoD orders AMRAAM spares
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Raytheon Missile Systems will provide Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Production Lot 33 spares under a $10.5 million contract modification issued by the US …
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Naval Warfare
Saudi MMSC programme in motion as SSDS develops
15th January 2020
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Naval Warfare
Naviris JV up and running
15th January 2020
Naviris, the new 50/50 JV between Fincantieri and Naval Group, is now fully operational. Through Naviris, the companies are aiming to consolidate European naval defence, and …
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Naval Warfare
Revealed: How Turkey is modernising its Barbaros-class frigates
15th January 2020
A new graphic has been released revealing how the modernisation of Turkey’s Barbaros-class frigates will enhance the capabilities of the vessels. Turkey’s Presidency of Defence …
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Naval Warfare
China commissions its most sophisticated surface combatant
14th January 2020
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has commissioned the largest surface combatant ever built for China’s navy. The first Type 055 guided-missile destroyer was commissioned in …
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Defence Notes
F-35B: The unprecedented capabilities Singapore always wanted
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The US announcement of a sale of 12 Lockheed Martin F-35Bs to Singapore has finally put a stop to a year-long debate as to which …
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Naval Warfare
Indonesia promises to ‘drive out’ Chinese intruders in its EEZ
14th January 2020
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India’s naval Tejas achieves carrier milestones
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The naval prototype of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) achieved a crucial milestone on 11 January when it undertook the maiden arrested landing aboard the …
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Poland takes over NATO VJTF lead
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On 1 January 2020 the Polish Army took over the lead of NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) from Germany.The core of the …
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Podcast: The Middle East crisis: global reactions
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Updated US Air Force doctrine emphasises the need for multi-domain capabilities
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UK MoD “getting a grip” of budgets as three UK air programmes slip into the red
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Solving production & supply chain challenges with additive manufacturing
