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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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
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Defence Notes
India takes first delivery in controversial French jet deal
8th October 2019
India received on 8 October the first of 36 Rafale fighter jets ordered from France in 2016 in a multi-billion-dollar deal that Paris hopes will …
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Defence Notes
US fighter jet crashes in Germany
8th October 2019
An American F-16 fighter jet crashed and its pilot ejected to safety near the city of Trier in western Germany on Tuesday, the German air …
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Naval Warfare
Pacific 2019: Austal awaits Philippine OPV deal and enters USV market
8th October 2019
Any deal between Austal and the Philippines for a set of six much-needed OPVs for the Philippine Navy will be concluded at the governmental level, …
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Defence Helicopter
India to upgrade helicopters after fratricide incident
8th October 2019
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) newly appointed Chief of Air Staff R.K.S Bhadauria opened the force’s 87th anniversary on a transparent note when he officially …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Cattistock joins NATO operations
8th October 2019
Royal Navy minehunter HMS Cattistock has departed on a seven week deployment in support of NATO operations as part of Standing Mine Countermeasures Group 1.The …
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Special Operations
Pacific 2019: Australia brews up smooth new Whiskey
8th October 2019
A start-up New South Wales-based company, The Whiskey Project, used the Pacific International Maritime Exhibition in Sydney to launch what it calls its next-generation Whiskey …
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Land Warfare
Artificial Intelligence for the Army’s Big Six Modernisation Priorities
8th October 2019
The US Army’s modernisation priorities will fuel a massive expansion in the data generated by soldiers, units and military platforms. It has become clear that …
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Military Logistics
Babcock awarded Royal Navy gun system support work
7th October 2019
Babcock has won a three-year Gun System Automation (GSA) 9 in-service support contract from the Royal Navy. It includes an option to be extended by …
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Naval Warfare
Ensuring cost-effective and efficient shipping operations (Studio)
7th October 2019
More than 20 people gathered in the meeting room of a major commercial shipping company recently to discuss the repairs needed to return one of …
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Naval Warfare
Quantum appoints WATMAR to support Australian OPV work
7th October 2019
Quantum Marine Stabilizers has appointed Watmarine Engineering (WATMAR) to provide technical services and new equipment sales for its products in Australia. Through this, WATMAR will …
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Training
Great expectations for L-39NG jet trainer
7th October 2019
Aero Vodochody Aerospace, the Czech Republic’s largest aviation manufacturer, has confirmed that the development programme of the L-39NG jet trainer and light attack aircraft is …
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Defence Notes
Kratos wins Oriole rocket motor contract
4th October 2019
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions will deliver up to 33 Oriole rocket motors under a new undisclosed contract award. Work will be carried out at a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
JSK and Kraken join to develop ASW autonomous capability for Canada
4th October 2019
JSK Naval Support is collaborating with Kraken Robotic Systems to jointly develop an AUV-based sonar capability that will be offered to the Royal Canadian Navy. …
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy names HMS Spey OPV
4th October 2019
The Royal Navy announced the naming of the last of its new River-class offshore patrol vessels (OPV), HMS Spey, during a ceremony held in Glasgow …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: European special forces, Chinese military kit and what is the 360 Invictus?
4th October 2019
Welcome to Episode 37 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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Military Logistics
Marshall selected to provide NASAMS containers
4th October 2019
Marshall Aerospace and Defence (ADG) has been selected by Kongsberg to provide container systems to house the fire distribution centre for one of its National …
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Naval Warfare
Indian Project 17A frigate programme moves forward
3rd October 2019
The Indian Navy’s (IN) seven-ship Project 17A stealth frigate programme achieved a significant milestone with the launch of the first hull, the future INS Nilgiri, …
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Military Logistics
Rolls-Royce to support T56 turboprops
3rd October 2019
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract with a ceiling value of $109.3 million to deliver support for the T56 family of aircraft turboprop engines. This …
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Defence Notes
Companies awarded multi-million contract for BLU-136/B casing
3rd October 2019
Faxon Machining and Major Tool & Machine have jointly been awarded a $600 million contract for BLU-136/B next-generation area attack warhead case production. The contract …
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