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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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China flies bombers around Taiwan
19th April 2018
Chinese bombers and spy planes have flown around Taiwan, the air force said on 19 April as Taipei accused Beijing of trying to stoke regional …
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Trump hopes to see whole Korean peninsula live together
19th April 2018
US President Donald Trump voiced hope on 18 April that North and South Korea, technically still at war, can pave the way to a lasting …
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Digital Battlespace
DSA 2018: Rohde & Schwarz offers solutions
19th April 2018
After already achieving success in the Malaysian market, Germany-based Rohde & Schwarz showcased its range of products for military communications and intelligence solutions for Southeast …
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Digital Battlespace
DSA 2018: Hanwha defends with Naval Shield CMS
19th April 2018
Hanwha Systems displayed a mock-up of a triple-display console for its combat management system (CMS), which it generically calls Naval Shield, at the DSA 2018 …
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Defence Notes
Pentagon denies Mattis wanted congress backed Syria strike
18th April 2018
The Pentagon has denied a report that President Donald Trump rebuffed Defense Secretary Jim Mattis after the Washington chief urged him to seek congressional approval …
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Defence Notes
MDA hopeful of missile defence investment boost
18th April 2018
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is hoping for additional dollars to bolster directed energy and hypersonic weapons development, as well as space-based sensors to detect …
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Defence Notes
Iran not pursuing 'aggression' against neighbours
18th April 2018
President Hassan Rouhani said on 18 April that Iran ‘does not intend any aggression’ against its neighbours but will continue to produce all the weapons …
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Defence Notes
China to hold military drills in Taiwan Strait
18th April 2018
China was scheduled to hold live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait on 18 April, flexing its military muscle after warning Taipei about seeking independence or …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA 2018: Turkish robots march into Malaysia
18th April 2018
On 18 April, Aselsan signed a cooperation agreement with Malaysian firm DefTech at the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, with the focus on robotics …
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Military Logistics
Albania wants US military to establish presence
18th April 2018
Albania wants to see a US military presence established in the Balkan country in order to counter influence from nations such as Russia, the Albanian …
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Naval Warfare
NATO continues to seek new Med partners
18th April 2018
When situational awareness is the aim of the game having a multitude of partners with eyes and ears at sea is a benefit to maritime …
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Military Logistics
US Marine Corps seeks lightweight amphibious track
17th April 2018
The US Marine Corps (USMC) is looking for a lighter weight amphibious track to enhance both land mobility and water swim performance for its new Amphibious …
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Defence Helicopter
DSA 2018: Asia-Pacific looks to Leonardo for helos
17th April 2018
Last week Leonardo demonstrated the AW159 Wildcat to the Malaysian military at RMN Base Lumut. The two Wildcats, from the UK’s 847 Naval Air Squadron, …
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Special Operations
Afghanistan graduates additional women operators
17th April 2018
Afghan Special Security Forces (ASSF) have taken a further step towards full incorporation of women into its ranks with the General Directorate of Police Special …
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen says island secure ahead of China drills
17th April 2018
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen reassured residents on 17 April that the island was secure, a day before China is set to hold live-fire drills in …
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Naval Warfare
Insight: On the front line, USCG under pressure against drug smugglers
17th April 2018
The US Coast Guard (USCG) wants to ramp up its surveillance capabilities and data sharing to address the uptick in drug runs from Colombia into …
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Naval Warfare
DSA 2018: China offers multirole ship design to Malaysia
17th April 2018
China is offering Malaysia a co-build option for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s requirement for a Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS), a design loosely based on a landing helicopter …
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Naval Warfare
DSA 2018: Malaysia looks beyond China for next-gen LMS
17th April 2018
Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation (BHIC), a Malaysian shipbuilder, displayed a scale model of an evolved Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) at the DSA 2018 exhibition in …
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Defence Notes
DSA 2018: Taiwan showcases hardware
17th April 2018
Taiwan’s state-owned military industry is offering ships, missiles and radars to defence customers at this year’s 2018 DSA in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The display by …
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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
