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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
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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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China furious at Britain for South China Sea sail-by
6th September 2018
China lashed out at Britain on 6 September for sending a warship close to disputed islands in the South China Sea, where Beijing has built …
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Defence Notes
Pompeo, Mattis hold talks with Indian counterparts
6th September 2018
US President Donald Trump's top two envoys met with their Indian counterparts in Delhi on 6 September to deepen a fast-growing partnership but also to …
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Digital Battlespace
Land Forces 2018: CEA unveils GBAD radar
5th September 2018
CEA Technologies displayed the first-of-type ground-based CEATAC radar – which stands for CEA Tactical – at Land Forces 2018 in Adelaide. The short/medium-range AESA radar …
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Naval Warfare
MSPO 2018: BAE moves closer to APKWS land and sea integration
5th September 2018
BAE Systems is pressing forward with plans for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System to equip ground and naval operators, after finding success in the rotary and combat …
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Military Logistics
Site chosen for joint German-Norway sub maintenance hub
5th September 2018
The new common maintenance model for the joint German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme will be set up at Haakonsvern in Norway, an announcement by the …
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Naval Warfare
Government watchdog agency punches holes in new USCG icebreaker programme
5th September 2018
US Coast Guard and US Navy leaders should re-evaluate the cost and development schedule for new Heavy Polar Icebreakers (HPIB), according to the government's watchdog …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: The African investment vs presence dilemma
4th September 2018
At the end of August, British Prime Minister Theresa May made her first official visit to Africa where during a whirlwind tour across the continent, …
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Defence Helicopter
MSPO 2018: Rafael unveil Spike ER2
4th September 2018
Precision weapons system manufacturer Rafael is debuting its latest extended range missile - the Spike ER2 - at MSPO 2018. Marketed as a 'fifth generation' …
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Defence Notes
Thorny trade, defence issues await US diplomats in India
4th September 2018
Two of US President Donald Trump's top officials are finally heading for talks in India in the week of 3 September, after Washington twice pulled …
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Defence Notes
Taiwan pyrotechnics sale raises question mark
4th September 2018
A $62 million contract for hand-held signal flares is raising questions in Taiwan defence circles. Security Signals Inc, based in Cordova, Tennessee, won a firm-fixed-price …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indonesia seeks UAV and tanker cooperation with Singapore
4th September 2018
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) announced on 31 August that it is exploring cooperation with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) regarding UAV pilot …
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Defence Notes
Death toll hits 48 in Boko Haram troop attack: military sources
3rd September 2018
The death toll from a Boko Haram attack on a Nigerian army post on the border with Niger has risen to 48, military sources said …
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Digital Battlespace
CPI receives modified purchase orders for NGJ-MB
3rd September 2018
CPI Aerostructures has received modified purchase orders totalling $12.5 million from Raytheon related to the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the US Navy’s …
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Defence Notes
Ukraine launches joint military drills with NATO
3rd September 2018
Ukraine on 3 September launched joint military exercises with the US and a string of other NATO countries as tensions with Russia remain high over …
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Defence Notes
Japan claims China 'escalating' military actions
3rd September 2018
Japan's defence chief on 3 September warned the country faces a tough security environment, with China and Russia stepping up military activity and North Korea …
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Defence Notes
Pentagon moves to scrap $300 million in aid to Pakistan
3rd September 2018
The US military plans to cancel $300 million in aid to Pakistan due to Islamabad's lack of ‘decisive actions’ in support of American strategy in …
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Land Warfare
Microwave weapon suspected in mystery attacks on US diplomats: report
3rd September 2018
Doctors and scientists increasingly suspect attacks with unconventional microwave weapons as the cause of the mysterious ailments that have stricken more than three dozen American …
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Defence Notes
China and Thailand military ties grow
3rd September 2018
When the Thai military took power in Bangkok in May 2014, China took full advantage of downgraded Western ties by cosying up with Thailand’s former …
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Military Logistics
Army advances cold weather clothing project
31st August 2018
The US Army is moving out with the design of experimental clothing for its Cold Temperature and Arctic Protective System (CTAPS) project. The prototype effort was outlined …
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