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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
F-35 makes first SRVL on HMS Queen Elizabeth
18th October 2018
The first shipborne rolling vertical landing (SRVL) has been carried out by an F-35 Lightning fighter jet onboard the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier, HMS …
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Naval Warfare
Nine becomes four as Brazilian Navy makes Tamandaré corvette selections
17th October 2018
The Brazilian Navy has selected four out of a possible nine contenders for the Tamandaré class corvette project, the service announced on 15 October. All …
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Defence Notes
US serviceman among two killed in Ukrainian fighter jet crash
17th October 2018
Ukraine's military and the US Air Force said Wednesday that a US serviceman was one of the two pilots killed in a fighter jet crash …
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Naval Warfare
Vietnam receives second ROKN corvette
17th October 2018
Vietnam’s second 1,200t Pohang-class corvette – formerly operated by the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) – appeared in a South Korean international fleet review off …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Chinese confidential – the missing link in US intelligence
17th October 2018
The US is way behind China in gathering intelligence. If America and its allies are to have any hope of keeping the next Cold War …
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Digital Battlespace
SPY-6 shows off capabilities in Hawaii
16th October 2018
Raytheon’s AN/SPY-6(V) radar has demonstrated its integrated air and missile defence capability by detecting, acquiring and tracking multiple targets from the US Navy's Pacific Missile …
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Defence Notes
US defence chief Mattis says Trump is '100 percent' with him
16th October 2018
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said President Donald Trump has assured him of his full support, one day after Trump appeared to cast doubt over …
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Naval Warfare
Romania pursues corvette investment
16th October 2018
The Romanian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has received offers from three European companies for four new multi-role corvettes and the upgrade of two Type 22 …
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Naval Warfare
AUSA 2018: 30mm ‘Swimmer’ round set for more UK trials
16th October 2018
The Royal Navy is expected to carry out more trials of a 30 x 173mm round that can ‘swim’ underwater and is capable of neutralising sub-surface …
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Defence Notes
Koreas and UN Command begin talks on demilitarising border
16th October 2018
The two Koreas and the US-led United Nations Command began talks Tuesday on demilitarising a section of the heavily fortified border dividing the peninsula, as …
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group CEO confident on export and cooperation strategy
15th October 2018
Naval Group's CEO teased an announcement on cooperation with Fincantieri as he expressed confidence in the company’s export strategy despite growing competition for key shipbuilding programmes. …
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Defence Notes
Harris, L3 merging to form a defence-technology giant
15th October 2018
Harris and L3 Technologies, two American companies specialising in military communications and technology, announced their merger on Sunday, giving birth to a giant in the …
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Military Logistics
DST developing corrosion-resistant vessel coating
15th October 2018
Australia’s Defence, Science and Technology (DST) is supporting an effort to advance a new corrosion-resistant coating technology that cuts the build-up of algae and barnacles …
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Digital Battlespace
Deployable forensics lab for Australian Army
15th October 2018
Indra Australia has been selected by the Australian government to design and manufacture a Level 2 deployable forensic laboratory capability for IED analysis, the company …
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Defence Notes
Lethality of DF-21D anti-ship missile revealed
15th October 2018
Designed specifically to destroy US aircraft carriers, the DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) is one of China’s key anti-access area denial weapons. However, how it would …
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Military Logistics
AUSA 2018: BAE Systems offers glimpse at possible M88A3
12th October 2018
BAE Systems unveiled a concept design for a possible 'A3' upgrade to the M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle at this year's AUSA event in Washington DC. The …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Kent returns to service
12th October 2018
Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, HMS Kent, has returned to service following an 18 month refurbishment programme. Carried out by Babcock, the overhaul will sustain …
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Defence Notes
Pentagon grounds global fleet of F-35s after crash
11th October 2018
The Pentagon grounded the global fleet of F-35 stealth fighters on 11 October, as a result of the first ever crash of the costliest plane …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy names LCS 29
11th October 2018
The US Navy's next Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) has been named as Beloit, the navy announced on 9 October. The future USS Beloit, LCS …
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