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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
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
Defence Notes
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
Naval Warfare
Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry “great again”?
The White House and Congress have been increasing efforts to support the national maritime industry.
Land Warfare
How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
A Ukrainian company in a race against Russian jammers has been demonstrating how the country’s innovative start-ups have been beating the West at its own game.
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Naval Warfare
HMS Cattistock completes SNMCG1 operations
25th November 2019
The Royal Navy’s HMS Cattistock has completed its deployment with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCG1), returning to HM Naval Base Portsmouth on 23 …
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Naval Warfare
Iran says VLS being installed on Mowj-class destroyer
25th November 2019
Iran has announced that it is installing a VLS onboard the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) destroyer Dena, ahead of stated plans to introduce …
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Naval Warfare
Babcock weapon discharge system for Attack class subs
25th November 2019
Naval Group has selected Babcock International to design the weapon discharge system for the Royal Australian Navy’s Attack class submarines. The weapon discharge system will …
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Defence Notes
Meteor missile for KF-X fighter
25th November 2019
MBDA will integrate the Meteor air-to-air missile onto the KF-X future Korean fighter aircraft under a contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced on 22 …
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Defence Notes
Northrop Grumman opens Poland office
25th November 2019
Northrop Grumman has opened a new facility in Warsaw, Poland, the company announced on 21 November. Poland became Northrop Grumman’s first international customer for the …
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Naval Warfare
First Italian Navy PPA begins trials
22nd November 2019
OCCAR has announced the First Sea Going of the Italian Navy’s first Pattugliatori Polivalenti d'Altura (PPA)-class multipurpose offshore patrol ship.The vessel undertook the journey in …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: All the news from the Dubai Air Show and unmanned developments in the air and on the ground
22nd November 2019
Welcome to Episode 44 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
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Land Warfare
Australia requests JCREW equipment
22nd November 2019
Australia has requested Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (JCREW) systems from the US government, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on 20 …
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Naval Warfare
China condemns US navy sail-by in disputed waters
22nd November 2019
China on Friday accused the US of ‘provocative’ conduct after two US warships sailed near islands claimed by Beijing this week, adding to tensions between …
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group opens Singapore R&D centre
22nd November 2019
Naval Group opened a new Research and Development (R&D;) centre in Singapore on 21 November.The centre will focus Naval Group’s strategic naval defence research in …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2019: Standoff Weapon certification for F-35A nears completion
22nd November 2019
Munitions manufacturer Raytheon has confirmed it is anticipating F-35A airworthiness certification for the guided Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) before the end of 2019, a development …
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Defence Notes
Germany's latest industry developments (video)
21st November 2019
Watch a summary of the latest developments in the German Defence Industry. Land On land KMW has begun deliveries to Denmark and Germany of the …
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Naval Warfare
India requests MK 45 naval guns
21st November 2019
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale of MK 45 naval guns to India.India has requested up to …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy accepts USNS Miguel Keith
21st November 2019
The US Navy accepted delivery of USNS Miguel Keith on 15 November for Military Sealift Command. The navy's third Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) vessel, Miguel …
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Naval Warfare
D&S 2019: $270 billion to be spent on naval vessels in Asia-Pacific over next decade
21st November 2019
New procurement of naval vessels in the Asia Pacific region is proceeding apace, with spending forecast to total nearly $270 billion between 2019 and 2029. …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2019: DTI shows cornucopia of R&D projects for Thai military
20th November 2019
The Defence Technology Institute (DTI), a Thai MoD agency, displayed a number of different projects it is currently engaged in at Defense & Security 2019 …
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Naval Warfare
D&S 2019: China scoops up lucrative navy contracts in Thailand
20th November 2019
Chinese companies were major players at Defense & Security 2019, with shipbuilders out in force in Bangkok as the kingdom awaits delivery of a submarine …
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Digital Battlespace
NATO announces $1bn upgrade to ageing AWACS fleet
20th November 2019
NATO is to upgrade its ageing fleet of AWACS reconnaissance planes at a cost of $1 billion, the alliance announced Wednesday, with still no plan …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman seeks Australian industry partners
20th November 2019
Northrop Grumman is seeking Australian partners for its efforts to support the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) Project AIR 6500. AIR 6500 is the RAAF's …
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
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SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry “great again”?
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Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
