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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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
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Defence Notes
BMD option touted for UK frigate
1st December 2016
Raytheon has called on the Royal Navy to consider adopting its SM-3 short- to intermediate-range ballistic missile defence (BMD) system, on its future Type 31 …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: UK naval shipbuilding
30th November 2016
Too little too late There are some great recommendations from Sir John Parker in his independent report about the UK naval shipbuilding industry, all of …
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Naval Warfare
Australia issues OPV RfT
29th November 2016
Australia's planned build of 12 OPVs with the Sea 1180 programme gathering momentum after a request for tender (RfT) was issued to three companies on …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: Terrexgate politics and defence collide
28th November 2016
Diplomatic telephone lines between Singapore and China were glowing red after nine Singapore Army Terrex 8x8 infantry carrier vehicles (ICV) were impounded in Hong Kong …
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Defence Notes
Taiwan jet trainer delayed 10 years
25th November 2016
The indigenous defence manufacturing policy of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will delay the air force's acquisition of 66 advanced jet trainers (AJT) to replace the …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: Radical revamp for People’s Liberation Army
24th November 2016
The People’s Liberation Army, a military beholden to the Chinese Communist Party, has embarked upon the most serious restructuring since its founding in 1933. President …
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Defence Notes
Japan and Korea to share intelligence
24th November 2016
Neighbours Japan and South Korea signed a military intelligence-sharing agreement on 23 November. The impetus for this is North Korea’s belligerent ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programme. …
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Naval Warfare
Belgium and Netherlands intent on new ships
23rd November 2016
Belgium and the Netherlands plan to sign a letter of intent on the joint procurement of new frigates and mine hunters at the end of …
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Naval Warfare
Analysis: Euro shipyards and the OPV export market
23rd November 2016
More prevalent on the world’s oceans than the sum total of all the frigates and destroyers combined, the ubiquitous OPV is the first port of …
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Land Warfare
Turkmenistan shows new weapons
23rd November 2016
A lavish military parade held in Turkmenistan’s capital Ashkhabad to celebrate the 25th anniversary of country’s independence has revealed the previous unimaginable scale of new …
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Digital Battlespace
South Korean F-16 upgrade: BAE out, Lockheed in
22nd November 2016
After South Korea reneged on a contract with BAE Systems to upgrade its KF-16 fighter fleet, Seoul has now inked an alternative contract with Lockheed …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2016: US Air Force addresses critical pilot shortage
21st November 2016
The impasse between the US Congress and the White House that led to sequestration and forced the US Air Force to reduce training and stand …
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Defence Notes
EU baby steps to defence cooperation
18th November 2016
The glacial pace of security and defence policy development in the EU edged forwards this week. Plans are afoot to ensure that the EU is …
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Defence Notes
Defence companies move pieces around Asian chessboard
18th November 2016
For logistical reasons, Northrop Grumman recently decided to consolidate its administrative office in Taipei with its regional office in Singapore. ‘Our current manager [Antonio Chow] …
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Digital Battlespace
MBDA laser in new testing
16th November 2016
A new high-energy laser effector developed by MBDA Deutschland has undergone successful testing at a military training facility on Germany’s North Sea coast, the company …
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Naval Warfare
NAVSEA seeks proposals for T-ATS
16th November 2016
The US Navy has released a draft request for proposals for the detailed design and construction of a new class of up to eight towing, …
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Defence Notes
NZ defence plan rectifies vague white paper
16th November 2016
New Zealand released its 2016 Defence Capability Plan on 16 November offering some clarity on future defence projects. It follows the release of the Defence …
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Defence Notes
Saab opens Philippines office
16th November 2016
Saab is looking to further develop its business in the Philippines with a new office now open in Manilla. The new office – the company’s …
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Digital Battlespace
Earthquake relief ship to get comms upgrade
15th November 2016
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) multirole vessel HMNZS Canterbury, will get a communications upgrade along with two other ships. Canterbury is delivering much-needed supplies and …
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