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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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CANSEC 2017: Canada severs talks with Boeing
2nd June 2017
CANSEC 2017 opened in dramatic style on Tuesday as an ongoing dispute between the Canadian government and Boeing boiled over. Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe 2017: BMT supports new submarine procurement
2nd June 2017
As Norway looks towards new submarine acquisitions consulting engineer company BMT Defence Services (BMT) has been selected to provide support to the Royal Norwegian Navy …
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Naval Warfare
CANSEC 2017: Hull-crawling ROV inspects the deep
2nd June 2017
With a growing threat to commercial shipping and port security as well as more imaginative smuggling tactics, the need for versatile and easy-to-use hull inspection …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Stinger missiles destroy UAVs
2nd June 2017
A Stinger anti-air missile has intercepted two small UAVs for the first time, Raytheon announced on 1 June . The recent US Army test, carried out at Elgin …
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Digital Battlespace
Pakistan receiving extra Saab Erieyes
2nd June 2017
An undisclosed customer who bought three airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft from Saab is confirmed to be the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Saab made an …
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Naval Warfare
ISDEF 2017: Sa'ar 6 to get additional C-Dome
31st May 2017
The Israel navy is finalising the design of the Sa'ar 6 corvettes being built in Germany to accommodate an additional Iron Dome defence system, according …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe 2017: Germany’s procurement boost
30th May 2017
The 2016 White Paper on the future of the Bundeswehr marked a turning point for the German military, seeing a need for growth in the …
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Defence Notes
Boeing wins MOKV contract
29th May 2017
Boeing has been awarded a $58.6 million, 35-month contract from the US Missile Defense Agency to demonstrate its Multi-Object Kill Vehicle (MOKV) technology, the company …
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Defence Helicopter
Taiwan determined to defend itself
26th May 2017
Taiwan conducted its annual Han Kuang war games from 22-26 May, a highlight of which was the Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces repelling a …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: SEA unveils future wireless maritime communications
25th May 2017
At the UDT Europe conference, Cohort company SEA will reveal its vision for the next generation of maritime communications system, which will embrace emerging wireless technology. Senior …
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Defence Notes
HMS Diamond tests Sea Viper
24th May 2017
The Royal Navy’s HMS Diamond has tested its Sea Viper missile system off the coast of Scotland, the navy announced on 19 May.The firing was …
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Defence Notes
Aselsan details railgun development (video)
23rd May 2017
At the recent IDEF exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, electronics specialists Aselsan showcased its railgun conceptpublicly for the first time. Currently an R&D; project, the company …
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Naval Warfare
UDT Europe: Audacious prepares for sea trials
23rd May 2017
Audacious, the fourth of seven Astute class attack submarines being built for the Royal Navy, was launched in April by BAE Systems and is now being prepared …
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Naval Warfare
New hulls for Russian border guard
23rd May 2017
The border guard branch of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSS) received its first Project 22100 Ocean-class patrol ship recently and also began construction of a …
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Defence Notes
Patria receives Military DOA in Finland
19th May 2017
Patria has received Military Design Organisation Approval (DOA) based on the European Defence Agency’s European military airworthiness requirements from the Finnish military aviation authority, the …
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Defence Notes
Future F-35 production numbers released
19th May 2017
A new document released by the US Department of the Navy reveals further specifics of future Lockheed Martin F-35 multirole fighter aircraft production lots and confirms …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Lacroix to open regional office
19th May 2017
Lacroix is set to deepen its regional footprint, with the French maker of decoys and launchers informing IMDEX Asia Daily News that it will establish …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: IAI Elta goes over the horizon
19th May 2017
Elta Systems, which is under the Israel Aerospace Industries umbrella, is promoting its new HF, over-the-horizon (OTH) radar at IMDEX Asia. The ELM-2270 radar provides …
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Land Warfare
SOFIC 2017: 3D Printed .50 Cal Suppressor from Delta P Design
19th May 2017
Oregon manufacturer Delta P Design used the SOFIC 2017 exhibition to announce that it has developed a .50 calibre machine-gun suppressor to add to its …
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