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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.
Air Warfare
Lockheed secures more than $12 billion in contracts for F-35 production and TR-3 upgrades
The contracts include a $678.4-million contract for F-35 modification kits, along with an earlier December 2024 contract worth $11.7 billion for the production and delivery of 145 F-35 Lot 18 aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
USS Abraham Lincoln completes CSSQT
12th December 2018
US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, successfully completed testing of its self-defence system (SSDS) capabilities during Combat Systems Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT) on …
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Land Warfare
US Army explores enhanced lethality possibilities on Stryker
12th December 2018
The US Army continues to explore counter-UAS (C-UAS) capabilities and new gun possibilities for its Stryker armoured vehicle. In November 2018 Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrated …
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Naval Warfare
Patria Nemo Container in sea testing
12th December 2018
Patria’s Nemo Container mortar turret has successfully completed test firings in demanding sea conditions on board a fast supply vessel in Sweden. The tests focused …
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Defence Notes
UN reports more suspected Iranian missiles found in Yemen
12th December 2018
More suspected Iranian-made weapons have been found in Yemen, the UN says in a report that will be discussed on 12 December by the Security …
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Defence Notes
North and South Korean soldiers enter each other's territory
12th December 2018
Soldiers from North and South Korea crossed into each other's territory peacefully for the first time on 12 December, Seoul said, as they began checking …
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Defence Notes
Pentagon conducts latest test of US-Japan interceptor
12th December 2018
The US military on 11 November successfully conducted a test of a new ballistic-missile interceptor system, which is being co-developed with Japan. The launch marks …
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Training
NZ receives full complement of King Air trainers
12th December 2018
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) received its fourth and final Beechcraft King Air 350i trainer aircraft last month. The aircraft belonging to 42 …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: China’s dangerous formula of defence spending and paranoia
12th December 2018
Almost a decade ago, The Geobukseon was in Beijing having dinner with representatives of the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC). For the …
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Military Logistics
France ships 1,400 assault rifles to Central Africa army
11th December 2018
France on 11 December handed over 1,400 AK-47 assault rifles and three amphibious vehicles to the Central African Republic to shore up its beleaguered armed …
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Defence Notes
Iran confirms recent missile test amid Western criticism
11th December 2018
Iran confirmed on 11 December that it had carried out a recent test of a medium-range ballistic missile after Western powers sharply criticised a 1 …
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Defence Notes
Dillon Aerospace develops new gatling gun
11th December 2018
Dillon Aerospace is developing a new three-barrel, .50 calibre gatling gun, with the first prototype nearing completion, the company told Shephard. The 503D will be …
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Defence Notes
Russia deploys two bombers to Venezuela for exercises
11th December 2018
Two Russian long-range strategic bombers landed in Venezuela on 10 December for what the government said were air force exercises aimed at strengthening the defence …
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Naval Warfare
JFD, RAN successfully conclude Black Carillon
11th December 2018
JFD Australia and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) have completed the Black Carillon 2018 exercise, which tested all features of the RAN’s submarine rescue system. …
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Naval Warfare
Three designs enter UK Type 31e race ahead of end-2019 decision
10th December 2018
The UK’s restart of its Type 31e light frigate programme will be fought between three designs, after the government announced that Competitive Design Phase (CDP) …
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Military Logistics
Canada’s Polaris to continue to shine for air force
10th December 2018
The Canadian government has signed a contract to sustain the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) fleet of five CC-150 Polaris aircraft. The contract, valued at …
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Defence Notes
EDEX 2018: UK companies on Egyptian sales drive
10th December 2018
The UK defence industry made a concerted drive into the Egyptian market with nearly 30 British companies making the trek to Cairo to show off …
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Defence Helicopter
Philippines sizes up Black Hawk as best fit
10th December 2018
According to a Philippine Air Force (PAF) technical working group (TWG), Sikorsky’s S-70/UH-60 has been identified as the best solution for the air force’s Combat …
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Digital Battlespace
Japan to establish Space Monitoring Unit in 2022
10th December 2018
Japan’s MoD will establish a Space Monitoring Unit within the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in FY2022, its mission to track space debris and hostile …
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Naval Warfare
Algeria receives last Improved Kilo class
9th December 2018
The Algerian Navy has received its second Improved Kilo-class diesel-electric submarine, after the vessel completed a transit from the Admiralteyskye Verfy shipyard neat St Petersburg, …
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