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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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Military Logistics
New Okinawa governor plans US tour to raise military base issues
9th November 2018
The newly elected governor of Japan's Okinawa said on 9 November that he will take the island's long-running concerns about US military bases there directly …
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Land Warfare
Zhuhai Air Show 2018: Naval air defence gun becomes a landlubber
9th November 2018
Attracting attention on the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) stand at Airshow China 2018 was a large JRVG-1 self-propelled 76mm gun weapon system mounted on …
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Defence Helicopter
German parliament backs heavy-lift package
9th November 2018
The German parliament has formally approved its defence ministry's €5.6 billion ($6.36 billion) heavy-lift acquisition budget package - a decision that dispels earlier suggestions that the …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Khashoggi affair having little effect on Saudi arms sales
9th November 2018
As Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) seeks to strengthen his grip on power, the kingdom has embarked on a series of …
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Defence Notes
Zhuhai Air Show 2018: Poly recycles PLA equipment for export
9th November 2018
The amorphous Chinese entity known as Poly Technologies highlighted its status as authorised reseller of decommissioned People’s Liberation Army (PLA) equipment at Zhuhai Air Show …
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Land Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Nexter positions lightweight artillery for Indonesia
9th November 2018
With the successful sale of the Caesar 155mm self-propelled gun under its belt in Indonesia, Nexter is now pushing for the country to acquire the …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2018: Indonesian equipment on show (video)
8th November 2018
Indo Defence provides Indonesian companies an opportunity to highlight some of the equipment that is manufactured in-country. Shephard takes a look at some of these platforms …
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Naval Warfare
Ballistic reaction to faulty boomer welds prompts fixes
8th November 2018
BWX Technologies is improving its welding and inspection processes to prevent a recurrence of the defects it found in several missile tubes it made for …
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Special Operations
USSOCOM looks to optical dominance
8th November 2018
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is exploring improvements and enhancements to visual augmentation systems and related auxiliary technologies, with the overall goal of establishing …
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Defence Notes
Race to stop Norway frigate sinking after oil tanker collision
8th November 2018
An operation was underway 8 November to try to stop a Norwegian navy frigate from sinking after it collided with a Maltese oil tanker in …
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Defence Notes
Taiwan navy adds two new warships as China tensions grow
8th November 2018
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen vowed 8 November that the island would not ‘concede one step’ in defending itself as she inaugurated two frigates bought from …
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Defence Notes
Zhuhai Air Show 2018: HD-1 missile takes international aim
8th November 2018
A newcomer at Airshow China 2018 was the HD-1 supersonic cruise missile from Guangdong Hongda Mining, this weapon being targeted directly at the export sector …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2018: Indonesia’s defence capabilities enhanced through sharing practices
8th November 2018
The island nation of Indonesia is one of independence; however, through ongoing and new transfer of technology (ToT) programmes the indigenous production of equipment is …
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Digital Battlespace
A310 MRTT tests 'first step' toward combat cloud development
8th November 2018
A communications node test programme involving an Airbus A310 multirole tanker transport [MRTT] aircraft is representative of the company's 'first step' to developing a secure …
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Military Logistics
Indo Defence 2018: Lockheed's herculean effort for Indonesian Air Force
8th November 2018
Lockheed Martin is pushing its C-130J Super Hercules to replace the legacy C-130B/H aircraft of the Indonesian Air Force. Currently, Indonesia operates 20 C-130s and five …
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Naval Warfare
UK carrier progamme costs increase as PoW build nears completion
7th November 2018
Although the build and outfitting of HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the UK’s new class of aircraft carrier, continues broadly on schedule, budgetary pressures …
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Naval Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Indonesian Navy missions bolstered by aluminium
7th November 2018
As the waters surrounding the archipelagic nation of Indonesia become hotly contested, the navy’s fleet is being aided by the introduction of an aluminium RIB …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2018: What's hot at the show (video)
7th November 2018
As Indo Defence 2018 kicks off in Jakarta Shephard takes a look at some of the pertinent topics and equipment being covered at this year's event.
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Digital Battlespace
USAF prepares to counter international satellite threats
7th November 2018
The USAF Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) will attempt to out-muscle adversaries that have been ‘outpacing’ American space and SATCOM programmes, through a newly-designed …
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