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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 Helicopter
RAN commissions HMAS Canberra
28th November 2014
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has commissioned its first Landing Helicopter Dock, HMAS Canberra, in a ceremony held at Garden Island, Sydney, marking the vessel’s …
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC: Cubic looks to the clouds
27th November 2014
Cubic is set to demonstrate its next generation capabilities at this year’s I/ITSEC in Orlando, with its latest solutions on offer focusing heavily on cyber …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin’s Surface Navy Innovation Center opens
26th November 2014
Lockheed Martin will support the development of new technologies for the US Navy from its newly opened Surface Navy Innovation Center (SNIC) – a research, …
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC: Rockwell Collins studies future of simulation
26th November 2014
Rockwell Collins has launched two company-funded research efforts to explore how to make live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training more effective. The company will showcase …
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC: CAE showcases training solutions
26th November 2014
As CAE looks to be the partner of choice for customers that require simulation-based training, the company will be demonstrating capabilities and technologies that address …
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC: Eyevis to display projector solutions
26th November 2014
First time exhibitor Eyevis will be displaying an LED projector and LC display solution at I/ITSEC in Orlando from 1 December. The LED projectors can …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Leidos runs at-sea testing for autonomous vessel prototype
19th November 2014
A prototype maritime autonomy system developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV) programme has completed 42 …
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Defence Helicopter
US Navy receives 200th MH-60R Romeo helicopter
17th November 2014
The US Navy’s submarine-hunting MH-60R Romeo helicopter fleet continues to grow, with Lockheed Martin delivering the 200th aircraft to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven-Two (HSM-72). …
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Digital Battlespace
SEA receives ECS order for Royal Navy submarines
14th November 2014
Cohort company, SEA, will deliver external communications equipment for the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet, with detailed design and long lead procurement work to be conducted …
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Defence Notes
Airshow China: FC-31 fighter makes debut
11th November 2014
The FC-31 fighter, a developmental platform from the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC), is participating in flying displays at Airshow China 2014 in Zhuhai. Widely known …
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Naval Warfare
Egyptian Navy selects Swiftships’ patrol boats
10th November 2014
Swiftships will build six new patrol boats for the Egyptian Navy under a new agreement announced on 5 November. Contract negotiations are being finalised and …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE shipbuilding steps into the future
7th November 2014
BAE Systems has constructed a network of ‘visualisation suites’ at its sites in Glasgow, Portsmouth and Bristol, as it overhauls its approach to the design …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indo Defence: Bonefish captures attention
6th November 2014
PT Lundin and Saab have unveiled a new USV technology demonstrator at Indo Defence 2014. The Bonefish USV combines Saab’s mission systems integration capabilities with …
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Naval Warfare
AEUK wins underwater countermeasures research contract
5th November 2014
Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) will conduct underwater defensive aids research under a new three-year £3.5 million contract with UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) agency, Defence …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: EDA Marsur project reaches operational status
31st October 2014
The European Defence Agency’s Maritime Surveillance (Marsur) project has reached operational status, it was announced at Euronaval in Paris on 27 October. Marsur aims to …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: Thales introduces Sea Fire 500 radar
31st October 2014
Thales has developed a new multi-function naval radar designed for use on large surface combatants, called Sea Fire 500. The company introduced the system at …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin selected for ROC Navy MCM programme
31st October 2014
Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training will work with Ching Fu Shipbuilding of Taiwan and Intermarine S.p.A. of Italy on a Taiwan Ministry of Defense …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: IAI showcases Katana USV (video)
31st October 2014
IAI business development manager Uri Shenfeld talks to Shephard Media about the capabilities of the IAI Katana unmanned surface vessel at the Euronaval exhibition in …
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Digital Battlespace
TRS-4D radar to equip Freedom Variant LCS
30th October 2014
The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programme's adaptable Freedom variant ships will be equipped with the Airbus Defense and Space (D&S) TRS-4D naval radar, …
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