Defence Notes
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
TSG Associates showcase next-generation stretcher
7th March 2019
Amidst the various new technologies on offer at the Security & Counter Terror Expo held in London from 5-6 March 2019, TSG Associates revealed an …
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Defence Notes
China to raise defence spending by 7.5%, lower than 2018
7th March 2019
China announced on 5 March 2019 a 7.5% increase in military spending in 2019, lower than last year as the country faces an economic slowdown, …
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Naval Warfare
Japan and China commission new destroyers
7th March 2019
Japan commissioned its second and final Asahi-class guided-missile destroyer on 27 February. Meanwhile, China continues its massive naval build-up with the commissioning of yet more …
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Defence Notes
Germany extends Saudi arms export freeze till end of March
7th March 2019
Germany on 6 March 2019 extended a temporary, disputed ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia, but only until the end of the month.In October, …
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group signs Attack sub design contract
7th March 2019
Naval Group and the Australian government have signed the first phase of the Submarine Design Contract for Australia’s Attack-class submarine programme, the company announced on …
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Defence Notes
Patient info miniaturised for NATO medic exercise
6th March 2019
A tiny bit of kit could be set to make an impact when it is used in at the NATO 2019 Vigorous Warrior Field Medical …
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Land Warfare
Bulgaria sets back wheeled armoured vehicle tender
6th March 2019
Despite continuous delay in Bulgarian tender for new armoured vehicles, a number of potential bidders have confirmed their commitment to the procurement programme. After failing …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy might retire aircraft carrier early
5th March 2019
The US DoD is considering cancelling the mid-life refuelling of the US Navy’s USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75, pictured), which would free up funding but force …
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall tests laser weapon technology
5th March 2019
Rheinmetall has completed a series of comprehensive trials with a new weapon station at its Ochsenboden test centre in Zürich, Switzerland, the company announced on …
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Defence Notes
China continues to splurge with $177 billion defence budget
5th March 2019
China announced its defence budget for the coming year during the National People’s Congress (NPC) session on 5 March. Expenditure will rise 7.5% to RMB1.19 …
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Defence Notes
US deploys THAAD missile defence in Israel for exercise
4th March 2019
The United States has deployed its advanced THAAD missile defence system temporarily to Israel for a joint military exercise, the first of its kind, officials …
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Naval Warfare
Kongsberg equipment for South African Navy
4th March 2019
Kongsberg Maritime, through its partner Unique Group, has been selected to deliver an integrated hydroacoustic and bridge system technology package for the South African Navy’s …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Avalon 2019: Seeds sown for Team Reaper in Australia
1st March 2019
Team Reaper is preparing for business opportunities as the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) edges closer to buying the MQ-9 Reaper armed MALE platform from …
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Naval Warfare
Thales trumpets export potential for Type 31e Arrowhead 140 design
1st March 2019
Thales is still shaping its proposal as part of the wider Babcock-led Arrowhead 140 offer for the UK’s Type 31e frigate programme, with a design …
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Defence Notes
Singapore to buy four F-35s, with option for eight more
1st March 2019
Singapore plans to buy four US-made F-35 jet fighters to update its ageing current fleet, the defence minister said Friday 1 March 2019. The city-state, …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy eyes using UUVs to protect Columbia submarines
1st March 2019
The US Navy is examining how it could use unmanned undersea vehicles to protect its manned ballistic missile submarines, according to a key service official. …
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Defence Helicopter
Avalon 2019: Rafael wants to Spike Australian helicopters and add SPICE
1st March 2019
Last August the Australian Army selected the Spike LR2 multipurpose missile for the Boxer 8x8 armoured vehicle under Land 400 Phase 2, and it has …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: Aero India, armed helicopters and all the news
1st March 2019
Welcome to Episode 6 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Military Logistics
Avalon 2019: Malaysian A400M makes Avalon debut
1st March 2019
An Airbus A400M transport aircraft of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) debuted at the Avalon Air Show near Melbourne, even though the type has …
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