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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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UAE air force told 'not to escalate' Qatar air dispute
23rd January 2018
The air force of the UAE has been ordered ‘not to escalate’ a civil aviation dispute with Qatar, a military official said on 23 January. …
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Special Operations
Turkey strikes Kurdish militants in Iraq
23rd January 2018
Turkey has launched air strikes in northern Iraq on Kurdish militants planning an attack, the Turkish Army announced on 23 January. The strikes took place …
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Defence Notes
Clamour of calls for more UK military funds
23rd January 2018
Michael Fallon, former Defence Secretary of the UK, has joined calls for more British military spending, as the head of the army said the country …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2018: Piracy report released
23rd January 2018
A new annual international piracy report issued by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) under the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and covering 2017, indicated that …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2018: Malaysia realigns naval assets to improve security in the east
23rd January 2018
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) will permanently station four of its six Kedah-class Next Generation Patrol Vessels (NGPV) and four yet-to-be-constructed Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) …
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Digital Battlespace
ADECS 2018: Chinese EW capabilities roll inexorably onwards
23rd January 2018
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is on the verge of commissioning its seventh intelligence collection vessel. The Type 815A spy ship was launched at …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2018: Taiwan pursues indigenous submarines
23rd January 2018
The Republic of China Navy (ROCN) launched its Indigenous Defence Submarine (IDS) programme in 2016, the goal being to build eight submarines within a decade. …
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Military Logistics
ADECS 2018: Australia hunts for new hydrographic survey ship
23rd January 2018
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) continues its search for a new hydrographic survey ship, with an invitation to register going out to industry for suitable …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2018: JMSDF anticipates new and smaller destroyers
23rd January 2018
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) had 47 destroyers in 2013, but it plans to boost its fleet to 54 by 2023 by introducing a …
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Defence Notes
ADECS 2018: Babcock contributes to South Korean submarines
23rd January 2018
Babcock International has already commenced manufacture of weapons handling and launch equipment in fulfilment of a contract to equip South Korean KSS-III conventional submarines, each …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: Confusion over S-400 deal for China
23rd January 2018
There was confusion over last week’s announcement that deliveries had begun of the Russian-built Almaz-Antei S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile (SAM) system to China. Reports that …
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Defence Notes
UK ill-equipped for pre-emptive Russian attack
22nd January 2018
The UK’s ability to respond to immediate security threats is at risk of eroding if it does not adapt to the new strategic reality being …
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Defence Notes
US government shutdown to hamper DoD acquisitions
22nd January 2018
The Pentagon's acquisition efforts on some top priority issues will be in a holding pattern while US lawmakers struggle to craft a deal to reopen …
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Defence Notes
UK unprepared for Russia threat
22nd January 2018
Britain would struggle to match Russian military capabilities on the battlefield and risks falling further behind potential adversaries without more investment, the British Army head …
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Naval Warfare
China says US warship 'violated' its sovereignty
20th January 2018
Beijing said it had dispatched a warship to intercept a US vessel which had 'violated' its sovereignty by sailing close to a shoal in the …
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Defence Notes
New US defence strategy promises big ticket investments
19th January 2018
The Pentagon’s new National Defence Strategy (NDS) has outlined preparations for a conflict with strategic competitors Russia and China, while the Pentagon says it is …
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Defence Notes
Russia to create bank for defence industry
19th January 2018
Russia will create a state-owned bank to finance its defence industry which has encountered difficulties in obtaining financing due to US sanctions, the Russian Ministry …
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Defence Notes
US looks to develop low-yield nuclear weapons
18th January 2018
The US military wants to overhaul its atomic arsenal and develop a new type of low-yield weapon that experts worry could lead to greater proliferation …
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Defence Notes
UK launches corruption probe into Chemring
18th January 2018
A criminal probe has been launched into the activities of defence company Chemring and one of its subsidiaries, the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) announced …
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