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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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Opinion: Trump’s four horsemen threaten China’s military
25th July 2018
The Trump White House is an existential threat to Beijing’s ‘mandate of heaven’, leaving China with a hate list of Trump appointees that are now …
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Naval Warfare
Back to the drawing board for Type 31e project
24th July 2018
While the UK continues to pop the champagne over its Australia success with BAE Systems' Type 26 design win, the programme for the smaller Type …
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Defence Notes
Lawmakers seek to inject funds into military tech advancements
24th July 2018
US House and Senate lawmakers have hashed out a deal authorising next year's defence spending levels at $716 billion, and zeroing in on technology developments …
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Naval Warfare
DAVD-HUD to be transitioned into operational system
24th July 2018
Coda Octopus has entered into a Navy Cooperative Research Development Agreement (CRADA) to transition the prototype of the Divers Augmented Vision Display-Head Up Display system …
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Defence Notes
North Korea begins dismantling rocket test site
24th July 2018
North Korea has started dismantling some facilities at its main satellite launch station, seen as the testing ground for its intercontinental ballistic missiles, according to expert …
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Military Logistics
AECOM to support US Cooperative Threat Reduction programme
24th July 2018
AECOM has received one of six indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ), multiple award services contracts from the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency to provide support for the US …
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Defence Notes
Qatar and US launch expansion of Al-Udeid airbase
24th July 2018
The US and Qatar launched a plan on 24 July to expand Al-Udeid airbase, the biggest military facility used by Washington in the Gulf as …
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Naval Warfare
Austal USA expands service footprint
23rd July 2018
Austal USA has opened a new facility in San Diego as it looks to expand its service and support business.The new location will be largely …
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Defence Notes
India, US to hold key talks in September
23rd July 2018
India will host US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Chief James Mattis in September 2018 for high-level talks that were postponed twice earlier, …
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Land Warfare
Farnborough 2018: Hypersonic arms race pushes Raytheon development
21st July 2018
In the light of Russian and Chinese development programmes and the nations’ execution of hypersonic weapons respectively, Raytheon is pushing harder with its involvement in …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Show roundup (video)
20th July 2018
As Farnborough draws to a close, Shephard's editorial team discuss the main news stories from the week, including the unveiling of Tempest - the UK's …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Government pushes business as Brexit concerns persist (video)
19th July 2018
With the uncertainty of the outcome of the Brexit negotiations forming a backdrop to this week's Farnborough International Airshow, UK government officials were keen to …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Dassault dazzles industry with 3D tech (video)
19th July 2018
3D design and software engineering experts Dassault Systemes are supporting OEMs and suppliers to advance their product development and manufacturing capabilities with a range of …
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Defence Notes
Trump blasts Montenegro, questions NATO mutual defence
19th July 2018
Days after a widely slammed summit with his Russian counterpart, US President Donald Trump drew fresh scorn on 18 July for questioning NATO's undergirding principle …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Lockheed, Rafael look to spice things up in US
19th July 2018
Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems are teaming up to push Rafael's Smart, Precise Impact and Cost-Effective (SPICE) missile guidance kits to the US …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough Airshow 2018 mid-week highlights (video)
19th July 2018
Farnborough International Airshow 2018 has brought a wide range of news and announcements, Studio takes a look at some of the highlights from Raytheon. Studio …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: BAE Systems seeing increased need for precision strike kits
19th July 2018
As militaries around the world prepare for urban conflicts and seek ways to reduce collateral damage, BAE Systems is poised to ramp up production of …
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Naval Warfare
Pakistan receives first maritime patrol ATR 72
19th July 2018
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Air Arm received back an ATR 72-500 turboprop maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) during the second quarter of 2018. It is one …
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Defence Notes
F-35 performs precision landing (video)
18th July 2018
Earlier in 2018 the US Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighters deployed to the Pacific aboard the USS Wasp amphibious assault ship used Raytheon's Joint …
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