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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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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.
Defence Notes
Incoming Irish government backs plans for larger defence force
It has been more than six weeks since the Irish general election. After long negotiations, a coalition of two of the three largest parties and independents has resulted in a Programme for Government (PfG) which will form the basis of a government almost guaranteed to be formed on 22 January.
Uncrewed Vehicles
Shaping the future of defence: What 2025 holds for the global drone market
The UAV market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with innovations in technology and battlefield applications driving demand across military sectors. From the battlefields of Ukraine to NATO exercises and beyond, drones are transforming how wars are fought and supported.
Land Warfare
Viettel acts as dominant force in Vietnam’s military modernisation
Vietnam defence manufacturer Viettel, traditionally known for radar and communications equipment, has been moving into new areas including kinetic weapons and loitering munitions.
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Defence Notes
Australia, PNG sign Lombrum MoU
27th March 2019
The Australian Department of Defence and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a joint initiative at Lombrum Naval Base …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Global 2019: Containerised Weapon System to integrate new possibilities
26th March 2019
The US Army’s Containerised Weapon System (CWS) will receive upgraded capabilities as a number of already operational systems get the go-ahead for integration in the …
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Defence Notes
US approves $3.8 billion F-16 sale to Morocco
26th March 2019
The US approved the sale of 25 F-16 fighter aircraft to Morocco for $3.8 billion on 25 March, the State Department announced. Besides the new …
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Naval Warfare
German prosecutors probing submarine sale to Israel
26th March 2019
German prosecutors confirmed on 26 March that they are investigating the 2017 sale of three submarines to Israel, following recent media reports into the deal. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
LIMA 2019: Grin, Reaper, for regional opportunities abound
26th March 2019
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) is sensing many opportunities around the Asia-Pacific region for its MQ-9 UAV family, starting with a Malaysian requirement for …
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Defence Notes
Thales opens new facility in Romania
26th March 2019
Thales has opened a new Engineering Competence Centre (ECC) in Bucharest, Romania, in support of its civil and defence activities, the company announced on 22 …
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Naval Warfare
LIMA 2019: Production of Malaysian LMS shifts back to China
26th March 2019
Malaysia ordered four Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) from CSIC in China, with that deal stipulating that the third and fourth vessels would be built locally …
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Naval Warfare
Transition of EU naval mission HQ from UK almost complete
26th March 2019
The command of the EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation Atalanta to the waters off the Horn of Africa and wider Indian Ocean will continue operating from …
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Naval Warfare
LIMA 2019: Malaysia’s LCS is notable absentee
26th March 2019
Two years ago, at LIMA 2017, Boustead promised that the first 3,100t Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) would ‘definitely’ be …
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Defence Notes
NATO confirms plans for US military storage in Poland
26th March 2019
NATO on 23 March 2019 confirmed it plans a storage facility for US military equipment in Poland, as the alliance steps up its defences in …
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Defence Notes
Israel strikes Gaza over bomb balloons
26th March 2019
The Israeli military said on 23 March 2019 that it launched airstrikes against two groups of Palestinians in Gaza, after they allegedly flew balloons rigged …
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Defence Notes
Stoltenberg confirms Georgia 'will join NATO'
25th March 2019
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has reiterated the bloc's commitment to grant the former Soviet Republic of Georgia eventual membership, despite Moscow's fierce opposition. He …
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Naval Warfare
Polish naval plans persist despite submarine uncertainty
25th March 2019
As the Polish Navy looks to modernise its ageing fleet, uncertainty remains over its key Orka programme aimed at introducing a new class of conventional …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy nears fielding anti-drone lasers on ships
25th March 2019
The US Navy plans to begin fielding a handful of ‘low-power’ lasers on ships this year to test their ability to counter growing threats from …
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Naval Warfare
FC/ASW programme completes key review
25th March 2019
MBDA has announced that the British-French Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme has successfully completed its key review phase, jointly carried out by the UK’s Defence …
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Defence Notes
Estonia receives M-28 light transport aircraft
25th March 2019
The Estonian Air Force will enhance its operational capability by the acquisition of two M-28 Skytruck light transport aircraft donated by the US government, the …
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Digital Battlespace
Multi-domain approaches for air power (video)
25th March 2019
Greg Bagwell, President of the Air and Space Power Association reflects on the growing importance of multi-domain operations ahead of the Air and Space Power …
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Digital Battlespace
UK MoD stands by decision to buy E-7 fleet
22nd March 2019
The practices and decision-making processes that led to an announcement made on 22 March by the UK MoD to acquire five Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early …
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Naval Warfare
Insight: Thales and Team 31 look to build Type 31e momentum
22nd March 2019
Thales will open a TACTICOS combat management system (CMS) demonstration capability in Crawley, UK, as the Arrowhead 140-centred Team 31 continues to push its solution …
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