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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.
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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
Joint NATO drills kick off in Georgia
18th March 2019
Georgian and NATO forces launched joint military exercises on 18 March 2019 as part of the ex-Soviet country's bid to win membership in the 29-nation …
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Defence Notes
US denies report it is leaving up to 1,000 troops in Syria
18th March 2019
The US strongly denied a report that it intended to leave almost 1,000 troops in Syria, adding plans for a residual force of around 200 …
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Naval Warfare
Australia to launch Indian Ocean military exercises from Colombo
15th March 2019
Australia will launch a seven-nation Indian Ocean military exercise the week of 18 March 2019, starting in Sri Lanka where China has invested in strategic …
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Special Operations
SOCOM looks to Little Bird upgrade
15th March 2019
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is exploring a potential upgrade to the plank systems used to tactically configure its A/MH-6M “Little Bird” Special Operations …
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Defence Notes
NATO takes Huawei security concerns seriously: Stoltenberg
15th March 2019
Security concerns about the role of Huawei in Western 5G telecom infrastructure are to be taken seriously, the head of NATO said on 14 March …
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Defence Notes
Pentagon denies US wants 'cost + 50%' from allies for bases
15th March 2019
Acting Pentagon chief Patrick Shanahan denied reports on 14 March 2019 that the US has a 'cost-plus-50%' formula for allies to pay for the US …
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Defence Notes
Israel says hits 100 Hamas targets in Gaza in reprisal attack
15th March 2019
Israel said on 15 March 2019 that its aircraft hit around 100 Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip overnight in response to rocket fire from …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: US budget, driving the Bronco 3 and special ops growth
15th March 2019
Welcome to Episode 8 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
France’s Normandie frigate in first sea trials
15th March 2019
The French Navy’s newest anti-submarine warfare (ASW) FREMM frigate, Normandie, has successfully conducted its first sea trials off the coast of Lorient. The trials were …
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Defence Notes
Kongsberg signs JSM contract with Japan
15th March 2019
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract for initial deliveries of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for Japan’s F-35 fighter aircraft fleet, the company …
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Special Operations
CANSOFCOM explores reserve element
14th March 2019
The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is considering the “accelerated recruitment” of civilians in order to diversify specialists skill sets across the organization. The …
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Defence Notes
Seven NATO countries hit spending target
14th March 2019
Seven of the 29 NATO countries hit the alliance's defence spending target in 2018, figures showed on 14 March 2019, an improvement over the year …
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Defence Notes
Asia-Pacific dominates global defence spending
14th March 2019
Asia-Pacific nations figure prominently on the recently released list of top defence importers from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Indeed, the region is …
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Land Warfare
Russia unveils a new counter-ATGM system
14th March 2019
Russian weapons system development specialist, TsNIItochmash has unveiled its latest armoured vehicle self-protection system. It was initially made to equip the 2S42 Lotos self-propelled gun …
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Naval Warfare
Industry waiting on any new UK anti-ship missile requirement (updated)
13th March 2019
As the UK MoD considers a requirement for a next-generation anti-ship missile system – intended to bridge the gap between the withdrawal of the Harpoon …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Australia remains ‘regionally superior’
13th March 2019
Despite a revolving door at the prime ministerial and political levels – punctuated by the latest news that Defence Minister Christopher Pyne is retiring this …
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Defence Notes
At least six Mali troops killed by landmines
13th March 2019
Six Malian troops were killed on 12 March 2019 when their vehicles drove over improvised land mines in the centre of the West African country, …
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Defence Notes
Northrop receives AARGM-ER EMD contract
13th March 2019
Northrop Grumman has received a $322.5 million contract from the US Navy for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range …
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Defence Notes
Sudan and Ethiopia to deploy joint forces to secure border
13th March 2019
Sudan and Ethiopia on 12 March 2019 signed an agreement to deploy joint forces along their border to prevent weapons smuggling and sporadic skirmishes between …
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