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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.
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.
Naval Warfare
US to resume production of SM–3 IB interceptors
Although the US Navy and MDA planned to discontinue the acquisition of this missile, Congress provided $250 million for its manufacturing.
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Naval Warfare
Deadline looms for NZ P-8 purchase
23rd April 2018
The deadline for a decision on whether the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) can order the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft is approaching. New Zealand …
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Land Warfare
DSA 2018: China unveils new Fire Dragon missile
23rd April 2018
Beijing-based Norinco unveiled its Fire Dragon 280A tactical missile for the AR3 multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) at the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. The …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Gulf deference to Western influence may be ending
22nd April 2018
The UK’s opening of its new naval base in Bahrain, which will be known as the Naval Support Facility, represents the first permanent UK naval …
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Defence Notes
Turkey to consider Greek soldiers' case if coup suspects returned
22nd April 2018
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 21 April said his government would consider the case of two Greek soldiers jailed in Turkey if Athens extradited …
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Naval Warfare
China carries out naval drills in Pacific as Taiwan tensions rise
21st April 2018
China has carried out aircraft carrier drills in the Pacific, its navy said 21 April, ramping up tensions with Taiwan over its military exercises in …
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Defence Notes
Japan's Abe welcomes N Korea pledge, but defence chief vows pressure
21st April 2018
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on 21 April cautiously welcomed North Korea's pledge to halt nuclear tests and intercontinental missile launches but its defence minister …
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Naval Warfare
Greece to lease French warships amid Aegean tensions with Turkey
20th April 2018
Greece will this summer lease two state-of-the-art French warships, the defence ministry said 20 April as Athens seeks to bolster its defences in the Aegean …
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Special Operations
SOF explores unmanned naval platform
20th April 2018
The US Navy has conducted its latest demonstration of Textron Systems’ Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) as it considers a variety of concepts of operation …
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Defence Notes
Western air strikes in Syria illegal: German parliament experts
20th April 2018
The air strikes unleashed in Syria by Western allies in mid-April were a violation of international law, jurists at the German parliament said in a …
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Naval Warfare
Seagull could be added to India's platform panoply
20th April 2018
Indian naval shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) signed an agreement with Israel’s Elbit Systems to produce Elbit’s Seagull USV vessel at the recently …
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Defence Notes
Saudi intercepts ‘ballistic missile’ fired by Yemeni rebels
20th April 2018
Saudi air defences intercepted a ‘ballistic missile’ fired by Yemeni rebels at the kingdom's southern coastal city of Jizan, the Saudi-led coalition fighting the rebels …
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Military Logistics
US Army seeks wireless power transfer
20th April 2018
With individual soldier power requirements presenting a growing logistics burden for dismounted combat operations, US Army planners are exploring ways to reduce the physical demands …
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Land Warfare
DSA 2018: Rapid Ranger rides into Malaysia
20th April 2018
Thales, in conjunction with local partner Global Komited (a Weststar subsidiary), exhibited a Starstreak very short-range air defence system mounted on a URO Vamtac 4x4 vehicle at …
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Land Warfare
Funding questions remain for US Army's Next Gen Combat Vehicle
20th April 2018
US Army leaders are crafting a Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) funding strategy and questioning when to curtail investments in their current fleet of combat …
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Naval Warfare
DSA 2018: Malaysian navy to get NSM
20th April 2018
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace will deliver Naval Strike Missiles (NSMs) worth $153 million to the Royal Malaysian Navy for its six new Littoral Combat Ships, …
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Training
DSA 2018: Honeywell to supply engines for Taiwan’s AJT
20th April 2018
Honeywell confirmed that it closed a contract last October to supply F124 engines for Taiwan’s new advanced jet trainer (AJT) that will be built by …
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Defence Notes
US Air Force awards nearly $1 billion for hypersonic missile
19th April 2018
The US Air Force is awarding almost $1 billion to Lockheed Martin to design and develop a hypersonic missile that can be launched from a …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Cattistock completes NATO deployment
19th April 2018
Royal Navy minehunter HMS Cattistock has completed a four month deployment in the Baltic Sea with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1.The vessel took part …
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Naval Warfare
Row erupts over expected international tender for UK FSS programme
19th April 2018
Amid a growing row over the impending decision to offer a £1 billion ($1.4 billion) Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ship programme …
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Viettel acts as dominant force in Vietnam’s military modernisation
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Lockheed secures more than $12 billion in contracts for F-35 production and TR-3 upgrades
