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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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Defence Notes
Aussie DoD funds new innovative technologies
15th September 2015
The Australian government has approved $10.1 million in funding for seven Australian organisations to develop and demonstrate innovative defence technologies, the Department of Defence announced …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2015: Set-up timelapse (video)
15th September 2015
Shephard Media goes behind the scenes of DSEI 2015.
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Naval Warfare
Northrop demos AQS-24B mine hunting system
15th September 2015
Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated the AQS-24B mine hunting system’s ability to perform synthetic aperture sonar processing at 18 knots in real time in a …
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DSEI 2015: What to expect (video)
15th September 2015
DSEI show spokesman Al Lockwood, provides an update of what to expect at DSEI 2015.
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2015: 1SL on manpower challenges
14th September 2015
Manpower requirements remain a ‘critical challenge’ to Royal Navy operations as changing national demographics affect recruitment, according to First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas. …
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Defence Notes
Indonesia, UAE enhance defence cooperation
14th September 2015
During a head of state visit to the Middle East, Indonesia and United Arab Emirates officials have signed an agreement to cooperate on a number …
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Defence Helicopter
DSEI 2015: UK defence report
10th September 2015
As industry gathers in London for the biennial defence carnival that is DSEI, much talk will centre on the likely outcomes of the UK’s forthcoming …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2015: The price of the Royal Navy
9th September 2015
The price of doing business has been revealed by the UK Ministry of Defence, with the cost of running the Royal Navy’s warships disclosed to …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2015: Saab eyes UK expansion
9th September 2015
Swedish company Saab has expressed its desire to expand in the UK, in a possible sign of growing confidence in the British economy and the …
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Defence Notes
Boeing locks down Polish industrial ties
7th September 2015
Boeing and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a broad agreement that will see the two companies collaborate on programmes for the Polish armed forces, …
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Land Warfare
China shows off seven ballistic missiles
3rd September 2015
Central to China’s massive military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on 3 September were missiles of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Second Artillery Corps …
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Defence Notes
AIM-9X fired from MML
27th August 2015
Raytheon and the US Army have successfully test fired an AIM-9X Block II missile from the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2-I (IFPC 2-I) Block …
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Land Warfare
Hungary to raise defence bar
26th August 2015
Hungary plans to significantly increase military spending over the next several years. Viktor Orban, prime-minister of Hungary has stated that this is not due to …
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Naval Warfare
Sea Oryx SAM shown in Taipei
19th August 2015
Taiwan debuted the Sea Oryx naval short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system in Taipei last week, designed for use against helicopters, low-flying aircraft and anti-ship missiles. …
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Digital Battlespace
USAF extends Cubic's AFRL contract
18th August 2015
The US Air Force (USAF) has extended Cubic Global Defense's (CGD) contract to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) human-centred intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Further 3D printed UAV trials possible
14th August 2015
The recent trials of 3D printed UAVs being launched off a UK Royal Navy warship could be extended to include recovery at sea operations. Last …
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Land Warfare
UK increases training for Ukraine
14th August 2015
Joint UK-Ukrainian exercises have started this week bolstering western assistance to the eastern European state in its continuing battle with separatists. UK defence secretary, Michael …
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Defence Notes
UK expands training for Ukrainian forces
12th August 2015
The UK training programme for the Ukrainian armed forces will see further expansion, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on 11 August. Under the enhanced …
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Naval Warfare
White hulls staking their claim
11th August 2015
The strategic battle for influence and control in the South China Sea has highlighted capability gaps among many nations, particularly in maritime patrol and coast …
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