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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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Defence Notes
Saudi Arabia hosts multi-nation military drills
16th April 2018
Saudi Arabia concluded a month-long military exercise involving more than 24 nations on 16 April, a day after hosting an Arab summit that slammed what …
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Special Operations
Flintlock 2018 enhancing SOF interoperability
16th April 2018
Special operations forces from across West Africa have come together as part of Exercise Flintlock 2018 to enhance skill sets and interoperability with partner nation …
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Digital Battlespace
NASA advances search for extraterrestrial life
16th April 2018
NASA's new planet-hunting mission, poised to launch 16 April, aims to advance the search for extraterrestrial life by scanning the skies for nearby, Earth-like planets. …
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Naval Warfare
USS Indianapolis christened
16th April 2018
The US Navy’s newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), USS Indianapolis, has been christened in Marinette, Wisconsin. The future USS Indianapolis is designed for operation …
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Defence Notes
May and Macron face lawmakers angry over Syria strikes
16th April 2018
British Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron on 16 April faced anger from lawmakers for conducting air strikes with the US in Syria …
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Defence Notes
Ankara hits back over Macron comments on Russia-Turkey split
16th April 2018
Turkey on 16 April hit back at French President Emmanuel Macron over his comments that the weekend's air strikes against the Syrian regime had driven …
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Defence Notes
US-Nigeria hold military summit in Abuja
16th April 2018
On 16 April, military top brass from across Africa kicked off a conference co-hosted by the US aimed at boosting cooperation between countries fighting extremist …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Disinformation is Russia's Syrian narrative
16th April 2018
The launching of airstrikes in Syria by the UK, France and the USA in response to the reported used of Chemical weapons in Douma by …
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Land Warfare
DefExpo 2018: Mahindra pursues diversity with four MoUs
15th April 2018
Mahindra Defence and Aeronautics announced four separate MoUs during DefExpo 2018, ranging from naval UAVs to amphibian aircraft to fast jets. Illustrating the company’s diverse …
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Defence Notes
NATO chief 'supports' Syria strikes
14th April 2018
The head of NATO expressed his support for Western air strikes in Syria on 14 April in response to the latest alleged chemical weapons attack. …
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Land Warfare
DefExpo 2018: MBDA unveils ATGM5 for Indian requirement
13th April 2018
A joint venture between European missile house MBDA and the Indian company Larsen & Toubro (L&T;) unveiled the ATGM5 missile system at the DefExpo 2018 …
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Naval Warfare
Jury still out on future US Coast Guard icebreaker fleet
13th April 2018
At a time when the US Coast Guard (USCG) is revamping its strategy for the Arctic, service leaders are moving forward with plans to buy …
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Naval Warfare
DSA 2018: Malacca Strait security needed by ASEAN
13th April 2018
Multilateral cooperation amongst ASEAN militaries has been successful, but still needs to improve if the vital sea lines of communication (SLOC) of the Malacca Strait …
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Naval Warfare
US technology will support Taiwanese submarine aspirations
13th April 2018
After nearly two decades of delay, the Republic of China Navy’s (ROCN) Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) programme is on track after the US State Department …
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Defence Notes
Erdogan worried by world powers' 'arm wrestling' on Syria
12th April 2018
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 12 April said Turkey was worried by the ‘arm wrestling’ of world powers over Syria, as tensions soared between …
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Defence Notes
Germany says Syria did not eradicate chemical arsenal
12th April 2018
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on 12 April that an alleged toxic gas attack blamed on Damascus showed that Syrian President Bashar al Assad's regime …
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Defence Helicopter
DefExpo 2018: Boeing helicopter deliveries on track for India
12th April 2018
The first of 22 Boeing AH-64E Apaches for the Indian Air Force (IAF) entered the production line at the company’s Mesa facility in the US …
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Defence Notes
Greek fighter pilot killed in crash after Turkish intercept mission
12th April 2018
A Greek fighter pilot died on 12 April when his plane crashed in the Aegean whilst returning from a mission to intercept Turkish jets, officials …
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Naval Warfare
Insight: Colombian Navy strengthens diving capabilities
12th April 2018
The Colombian Navy (ARC) is currently immersed in a reorganisation and modernisation effort aimed at improving the capabilities of its diving component which aims to …
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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
