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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.
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.
Air Warfare
Is Chinese naval air power ready for action?
What role will the new jets and aircraft carriers of the People’s Liberation Army Navy play in Beijing’s wider fleet?
Air Warfare
Assessing Saab’s future as an independent combat aircraft developer
Can Sweden’s Saab continue to go it alone in the fighter jet market, or could it boost its profile by forging new partnerships?
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Special Operations
First SOF customer for enhanced DAGOR
22nd March 2018
The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM has become the first customer to receive an upgraded variant of Polaris Government and Defense’s Deployed Advanced Ground Off …
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Military Logistics
US Marine Corps plans tank armour upgrades
22nd March 2018
The US Marine Corps is eyeing an armour upgrade for its M1A1 tank turrets as part of an effort to extend the fleet's service life. Under a recent …
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Land Warfare
Estonia to send 50 troops to reinforce French-led Mali mission
22nd March 2018
Tallinn, March 22, 2018 (AFP) - Estonia's government on Thursday agreed to send 50 troops from the Baltic state to Mali as part of France's …
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Defence Notes
Congress unveils FY18 US defence spending bill
22nd March 2018
US lawmakers are rushing to pass a $1.3 trillion spending bill before the end of 23 March to avoid another government shutdown and the US …
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Naval Warfare
Insight: Calls to increase the US Navy’s silent service
22nd March 2018
The US Navy is at a crossroads concerning its undersea forces which has led to calls from Congress to increase the submarine fleet, provide life …
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Defence Notes
Chinese railgun puts US on notice
22nd March 2018
China is fond of magic-bullet weapons, whether they are anti-ship ballistic missiles such as the DF-21D, hypersonic glide vehicles or anti-satellite weapons capable of blinding or …
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Digital Battlespace
Doubts persist for laser-based ballistic missile defence
21st March 2018
Kinetic weapons are still the best option for intercepting ballistic missiles in their initial boost phase despite recent indications this could be performed by directed …
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Defence Notes
Israel says 2007 Syria strike message to enemies
21st March 2018
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman (pictured) said on 21 March that a 2007 strike on a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor was a message to his …
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Naval Warfare
Ukraine naval mines ‘contributing factor’ in prevention of Mariupol takeover
21st March 2018
The use by Ukraine of naval mines in maritime areas around Mariupol has been described as a ‘contributing factor’ in stopping Russia and Russian-backed forces …
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Defence Notes
China's aircraft carrier sails by Taiwan as tensions rise
21st March 2018
Taiwan said on 21 March it had scrambled jets and sent ships to track the passage of a Chinese aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Strait, …
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Naval Warfare
Japan commissions replacement sub rescue ship
21st March 2018
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned a new submarine rescue ship, JS Chiyoda (ASR-404), on 20 March. Built by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, the …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: How to destroy the PLA without firing a shot
21st March 2018
China’s military ascendance must be confronted. The current trend lines point to great power war and catastrophe. To avoid that, here’s what US-China strategic competition …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Raytheon directs energy towards drone countermeasures
20th March 2018
As the US military continuously looks for ways to protect convoys and forward operating bases from enemy UAVs, Raytheon is touting recent successes in shooting …
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Defence Notes
China to build 'world's fastest' wind tunnel
20th March 2018
China has announced it is building the world's fastest wind tunnel to develop a new generation of super-fast airplanes, but it could also be used …
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Defence Notes
British Red Arrows jet crashes near air base
20th March 2018
A British military jet used in the Red Arrows aerobatic display team crashed on Tuesday at a base in Wales, the Ministry of Defence said. …
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Naval Warfare
German Navy's future 212CD submarines to be maintained in Norway
20th March 2018
A common maintenance model between Germany and Norway will see German Navy submarines maintained at a support hub in Norway. The two countries in 2017 …
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Leonardo to manufacture UK Apache subsystem
20th March 2018
Following an electronic warfare systems and counter measures contract award, issued by the European Union’s electronic tenders service, Leonardo is to manufacture defensive aid systems …
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Military Logistics
Seychelles opposition to block India military deal
20th March 2018
Seychelles' opposition coalition, which holds a majority in parliament, said on 20 March it would not ratify a deal signed with India to build a …
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Defence Notes
Putin pledges to reduce Russia military spending
19th March 2018
President Vladimir Putin has said on that Russia would cut its military spending, a day after he won a presidential election with a landslide. 'We …
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