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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.
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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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Defence Notes
Two Koreas agree to remove some border guard posts
26th October 2018
The two Koreas on Friday agreed to each remove 11 guard posts along the heavily-fortified border next month with a goal to possibly remove all …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2018: SeaSnake 27 enters final testing stage
26th October 2018
Rheinmetall showcased the prototype of its SeaSnake 27 at Euronaval ahead of the weapon system beginning final testing. While the Sea Snake was originally unveiled …
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Defence Notes
Belgium to buy F-35 fighters in blow to EU defence
25th October 2018
Belgium said Thursday it had chosen to buy US-made F-35 stealth warplanes over the Eurofighter Typhoon, which critics call a blow to the EU's bid …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2018: 'Light' boom as Type 31e passes PQQ
25th October 2018
Numerous shipbuilders and designers showcased a range of light multirole frigates and corvettes at this year’s Euronaval in Paris as demand for such platforms increases. …
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Defence Notes
China to do 'whatever it takes' to retain Taiwan
25th October 2018
China's defence minister warned Thursday that the military would do "whatever it takes" to stop any attempt to "split" Taiwan from the mainland, days after …
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Defence Notes
NATO displays military might during Trident Juncture exercises
25th October 2018
NATO began its largest military exercises since the end of the Cold War in Norway on Thursday, in a show of solidarity that neighbouring Moscow …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australian navy creates new UAV squadron
25th October 2018
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) stood up a new UAV squadron – christened 822X Squadron – at HMAS Albatross on 25 October. It marks a …
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Military Logistics
US Navy outlines LMSR contractor operations
25th October 2018
The Department of the Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) is looking for contractor support to operate and maintain eight Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-on/Roll-off vessels (LMSRs) that …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2018: Some processes ‘not good enough’ in River class programme
25th October 2018
BAE Systems officials have said that some of its processes were not up to standard for the start of its five-ship build of Batch 2 …
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Naval Warfare
HMAS Canberra conducts FOCFT for Tigers
25th October 2018
The Royal Australian Navy’s landing helicopter dock ship HMAS Canberra has conducted first of class flight trials (FOCFT) for the Tiger ARH helicopter, the navy …
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Defence Notes
Spain PM defends selling arms to Saudi despite journalist's death
24th October 2018
Spain's Socialist prime minister defended Wednesday arms deliveries to Saudi Arabia despite an outcry over the murder of a Saudi journalist, saying it was in …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2018: Nexter debuts RapidFire Naval
24th October 2018
Nexter, partnered with Thales, showcased its RapidFire T40AA anti-air and anti-surface solution for naval vessels at Euronaval. Based on the CTA International CTAS 40mm gun …
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Defence Notes
Boeing profits surge after tax settlement
24th October 2018
Boeing's profits surged in Q3 after a favorable US tax settlement, and the company raised some key annual projections on Wednesday as its order book …
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Defence Notes
NATO does not want new nuclear arms race
24th October 2018
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday he did not see the alliance's member states deploying more nuclear weapons in Europe in response to a new …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2018: Ten percent design difference between UK Type 26 and Lockheed CSC proposal
24th October 2018
A Canadian-variant of the Type 26 Global Combat Ship – which has been selected as the preferred option for the Canadian Surface Combatant – would …
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Military Logistics
US Army looks to FOB wastewater treatment
24th October 2018
The US Army is exploring concepts and designs directed towards the energy-positive treatment and reuse of wastewater at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs). Government interest in …
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy's DSRV in new testing
24th October 2018
JFD has completed sea trials of the Deep Search and Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) being delivered to the Indian Navy. The DSRV carried out underwater mating …
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Defence Helicopter
Euronaval 2018: Sikorsky seeks future romances with MH-60R ‘Romeo’
24th October 2018
The US Navy flew in one of its MH-60R ‘Romeo’ Sea Hawks to this year’s Euronaval as Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky continues to looks to future …
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Digital Battlespace
Euronaval 2018: Sea Giraffe stretches capability to include hypersonic threat detection
23rd October 2018
As western navies come face to face with the threats posed by next-generation anti-ship missile technologies, Saab has chosen Euronaval 2018 to launch a new …
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