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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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Defence Notes
GA-EMS contracted for hypersonic weapons work
3rd October 2019
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a contract by the US Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office to further the development of …
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Military Logistics
Raytheon contracted for SDB II support
3rd October 2019
Raytheon has been awarded $200 million for the Small Diameter Bomb II Life Cycle Support Contract III. This provides lifecycle support work related to the …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed contracted for Trident ballistic missiles
3rd October 2019
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $494.9 million contract to produce and support Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile systems for the US Navy and …
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Naval Warfare
Thai navy’s new OPV enters service
3rd October 2019
A new OPV entered Royal Thai Navy (RTN) service on 27 September, with the modernised design giving more punch and performance. As well as being …
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Training
USAF exercises KC-135 training option
2nd October 2019
CAE has been awarded a $33 million contract modification that exercises an FY20 option to extend its US Air Force KC‐135 Stratotanker Aircrew Training System …
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Defence Notes
P&W awarded $2.2 billion for F-35 engines
2nd October 2019
Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $2.2 billion contract modification for the production and delivery of engines for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. This …
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Naval Warfare
USS George Washington moved from dry dock for next phase of overhaul
2nd October 2019
Newport News Shipbuilding has completed the dry dock portion of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington’s (CVN 73) refuelling and complex overhaul (RCOH), its parent …
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Digital Battlespace
GPS OCX completes development phase
2nd October 2019
Raytheon has announced that its GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System (GPS OCX) has completed full software and hardware development and entered into the system integration …
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Naval Warfare
INS Nilgiri stealth frigate launched
2nd October 2019
India has launched the new INS Nilgiri stealth frigate for its navy from the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders facility in Mumbai. INS Nilgiri is the first …
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan upgrades old submarine ahead of new-build project
2nd October 2019
The Republic of China Navy (ROCN) showed its submarine ROCS Hai Shih to media at a Keelung naval base in late September after a significant …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to deliver Aegis fire control systems
1st October 2019
Raytheon has been awarded a $124 million contract modification for the production of MK99 fire control equipment and the execution of modernisation work for the …
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Defence Notes
BAE concludes Typhoon deliveries to RAF
1st October 2019
BAE Systems has delivered the last Eurofighter Typhoon on contract for the Royal Air Force, ahead of transitioning to assembly of the aircraft for the …
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Defence Notes
Chinese missiles dominate world’s largest military parade
1st October 2019
On 1 October China put on its largest ever parade through Tiananmen Square in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the modern-day …
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Naval Warfare
Vigor contracted to modernise USN Ticonderoga-class cruisers
1st October 2019
Vigor has been awarded a $254.6 million contract to modernise the US Navy’s USS Chosin and USS Cape St George Ticonderoga-class cruisers. Work will include …
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Defence Notes
A-Darter missile issued type certificate
1st October 2019
A type certificate for the South African/Brazilian A-Darter infrared short-range air-to-air missile has been granted, marking the completion of development of the system. The certification …
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Military Logistics
Kongsberg subcontracts Marvin for F-35 work
1st October 2019
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a NOK162 million ($17.82 million) contract with Marvin Engineering for the supply of air-to-air pylons for the F-35 Joint …
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Naval Warfare
Naval Strike Missile integrated on LCS
30th September 2019
General Dynamics Mission Systems has integrated a new over-the-horizon missile capability onto the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the company announced on 26 September. The …
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Naval Warfare
Carrier Strike Group forms for the first time
30th September 2019
The UK's HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group has formed for the first time on the Westlant 19 deployment, the Royal Navy announced on 26 …
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy commissions INS Khanderi
30th September 2019
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Khanderi into service, Naval Group announced on 28 September. Built by Indian shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) under …
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