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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.
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
ITS Marceglia completes sea trials
30th November 2018
The Italian Navy's ITS Marceglia FREMM frigate has completed sea trials, Occar announced on 27 November. Marceglia, the fourth Italian general purpose ship and the eighth …
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Land Warfare
Latvia nears 4x4 tactical vehicle decision
30th November 2018
According to Latvian MoD the evaluation process of offers submitted in the tender for new high-mobility armoured 4x4 tactical vehicles has concluded. Riga now awaits …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Prince of Wales fires up generators
30th November 2018
Engineers aboard HMS Prince of Wales have successfully completed the first run of the aircraft carrier’s diesel generators, the Royal Navy announced on 26 November. …
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Naval Warfare
Norway frigate collision due mainly to human factors: inquiry
29th November 2018
A collision earlier this month between a Norwegian frigate and a Maltese oil tanker was mainly due to human factors, investigators said 29 November, ruling …
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Defence Notes
China vexed by US Navy ships sailing through Taiwan Strait
29th November 2018
China expressed concern on 29 November after two US Navy ships sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the third such operation this year. ‘China will pay …
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Defence Notes
NATO to meet Ukraine minister amid Azov stand-off
29th November 2018
NATO foreign ministers will address the stand-off between Ukraine and Russia in the Sea of Azov at a meeting next week with their Ukrainian counterpart, …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy ships sail through Taiwan Strait
29th November 2018
Two US Navy ships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on 28 November, the third such operation this year and one that is sure to anger …
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Naval Warfare
High-tempo ops on HMAS Adelaide
29th November 2018
The joint aviation capability embarked on HMAS Adelaide achieved key milestones while deployed to Papua New Guinea during Operation APEC 18 Assist, the Royal Australian …
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Military Logistics
Navantia launches Nuship Supply for RAN
29th November 2018
Navantia has launched the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN's) new auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) vessel Nuship Supply at its shipyard in Ferrol, Spain. Supply is the …
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Naval Warfare
USS Tulsa arrives for commissioning
28th November 2018
The future (LCS) USS Tulsa Littoral Combat Ship has arrived at Naval Base San Diego from the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, ahead of …
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Naval Warfare
Iran leader calls for boosting of naval forces
28th November 2018
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called 28 November for the country to boost its naval forces as a deterrent against its enemies and hailed …
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Training
Deck landing training for HMS St Albans
28th November 2018
The Royal Navy has carried out helicopter deck landing training on Type 23 frigate, HMS St Albans.Wildcat and Merlin helicopters from 814, 815 and 846 …
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Land Warfare
Russia to deploy new S-400 missiles in Crimea
28th November 2018
Moscow will soon deploy more of its advanced S-400 air defence systems in Russian-annexed Crimea, a military official said 28 November amid rising tensions with …
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Defence Notes
US intel chief to brief NATO on US withdrawal from INF treaty
28th November 2018
US Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said on 27 November that he is heading to Europe to explain to allies Washington's decision to pull …
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Training
Hyundai launches South Korean training ship
28th November 2018
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launched an auxiliary training ship for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) at its Ulsan shipyard on 16 November. The $23 …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: The stakes rise in Pacific’s ‘Great Game’
27th November 2018
The South Pacific region is shaping up as a massive maritime chessboard upon which China and the US are beginning to manoeuvre with greater geopolitical …
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Naval Warfare
I/ITSEC 2018: Senior US Navy officials mull technology, testing processes
27th November 2018
Senior US Navy personnel have called for the more rapid introduction of technology into service in order to provide the fleet with the capabilities required …
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Defence Notes
Japan mulling purchase of 100 US stealth fighters
27th November 2018
Japan is considering buying up to 100 F-35 stealth fighters from the US for more than $8.8 billion as it seeks to counter China's growing …
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Naval Warfare
Cambridge Pixel delivers software to Maris
27th November 2018
Cambridge Pixel has supplied its RadarWatch coastal surveillance software and advanced target trackers to Maritime Information Systems (Maris) as part of an upgrade to safety …
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