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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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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
Air Warfare
US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
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Air Warfare
Poland acquires F-35 multirole fighter aircraft
31st January 2020
The delivery timeline for the Polish MoD's procurement of the F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter aircraft was revealed at the signing ceremony for the 32 …
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Training
Spanish Air Force purchases 24 Pilatus PC-21 Trainer Aircraft
31st January 2020
Pilatus will supply 24 PC-21 single-engine turboprop trainer aircraft to the Spanish Air Force, the company announced on 31 January. The new trainer aircraft will …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: Rumblings in the Asia-Pacific, developments from SHOT and how industry can support the troops in the new operating environment
31st January 2020
Welcome to Episode 4 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
Tech demonstrations could be part of Prince of Wales 2021 deployment
30th January 2020
The first deployment of HMS Prince of Wales (foreground), second of the UK RN’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, in 2021 could see the platform being used …
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Naval Warfare
USN pushes against fleet readiness problems
30th January 2020
With the USN spending a considerable amount on modernising and increasing the size of its fleet, one notable takeaway from the Surface Navy Association annual …
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Defence Notes
Royal Signals in cyber wargaming exercise
30th January 2020
The first cyber warfare competition has been carried out at the Joint Force Command Battle Labs, part of the Defence College at Shrivenham. Called Exercise …
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Training
PLA is forced to alter its recruitment cycle
30th January 2020
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently implemented important changes to the PLA’s recruitment processes, moving its intake of conscripts from once per year to twice, …
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Naval Warfare
Shaft line repairs: One step ahead of customer expectations (sponsored video)
29th January 2020
This video is brought to you by Wärtsilä. Shaft lines can endure a range of problems, from everyday wear and tear to serious accidents. While …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Upgraded Heron given longer legs
29th January 2020
In an expansion of its unmanned portfolio, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) plans to unveil a new member of the Heron UAV family at the Singapore Airshow …
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Digital Battlespace
US Air Force seeks modern missile warning architecture
29th January 2020
Raytheon is to help the US Air Force modernise its missile warning architecture with a new system that will collect and fuse data from an …
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Defence Notes
Czech Republic set to boost defence spending
28th January 2020
The Czech MoD plans to significantly increase defence spending, with around a quarter of its budget to be invested in new or modernised military equipment. …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy names new aircraft carrier
28th January 2020
The US Navy has named its incoming CVN 81 aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller. The future USS Doris Miller is a Gerald R Ford-class carrier, …
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Air Warfare
Testbed aircraft key to Israel’s enhanced F-35
28th January 2020
As the introduction of Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-35 Adir fighter aircraft begins to gather pace, the pending arrival of a testbed aircraft will spur …
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Naval Warfare
DRS Laurel Technologies awarded contract
28th January 2020
DRS Laurel Technologies has received an $8.6 million contract for Launch Control Unit Mk 235 Mods 11 and 12 production in support of the Vertical …
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Digital Battlespace
American E-11A BACN aircraft crashes in Afghanistan
28th January 2020
The E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) aircraft is a rare platform in the USAF, and one of just four in service crashed near Ghazni …
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Naval Warfare
UK forward-basing trend expands as Medway heads to Caribbean
27th January 2020
As the UK RN’s River-class Batch 2 OPV HMS Medway heads out on its transatlantic journey to take up station as Atlantic Patrol Ship (North) …
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Naval Warfare
Naval Warfare magazine: Frigates, US power projection, Asia-Pacific focus and more
27th January 2020
Read the latest edition of Naval Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop. Register below to be sent the download link and …
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Defence Notes
UK, France seek fresh missile technologies
27th January 2020
The UK Ministry of Defence and French DGA Materials and Components for Missiles, Innovation and Technology Partnership (MCM ITP) programme is launching Innovation Call research …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Queen Elizabeth sails for jet trials
27th January 2020
HMS Queen Elizabeth has sailed for flight trials with UK F-35 Lightning jets in UK waters.The joint Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Lightning Force …
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
