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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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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to upgrade Japan’s Phalanx CIWS
30th October 2014
Raytheon will supply Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) upgrade kits, support equipment and hardware spares to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) under a multi-year …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon demonstrates Griffin C in-flight retargeting
29th October 2014
Flight tests of the Griffin C missile have demonstrated its In-Flight Target Update (IFTU) capability when redirected to a new target in mid-flight. Raytheon made …
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Digital Battlespace
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye reaches IOC with US Navy
29th October 2014
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft has reached initial operational capability (IOC) with the US Navy, and the first operational squadron is now preparing for deployment. …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: MdCN completes final qualification firing
29th October 2014
The final qualification firing of the MdCN missile (Missile de Croisière Naval, also known as NCM or Naval Cruise Missile) has been conducted by the …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: Thales launches maritime security solution
29th October 2014
Thales has developed a new waterway protection system called SeeMapper. The company introduced the system, designed protect waterways such as shipping lanes and port access …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: Club Corsaire launched to target export maritime market
28th October 2014
A new initiative to boost the reach of small and medium companies within the maritime security market has been launched by MBDA at Euronaval on …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: Thales unveils new compact sonars
28th October 2014
Thales announced at Euronaval on 27 October that it has introduced a range of new compact sonars to meet the underwater threat detection and deterrence …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: SIMBAD-RC enters qualification phase
28th October 2014
MBDA is on track to begin deliveries of SIMBAD-RC ship self-defence system production units in 2015, with the system now undergoing qualification testing. The SIMBAD-RC …
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Naval Warfare
SM-6 interceptor undergoes ‘engage on remote’ tests
27th October 2014
The Raytheon Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) interceptor has successfully intercepted targets in ‘engage on remote’ tests conducted as part of the US Navy’s Combat Ship System …
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Naval Warfare
MBDA’s CWSP system to be marketed as Sea Ranger
27th October 2014
MBDA has named its Compact Warfare System Package (CWSP) system as Sea Ranger, the company announced on 27 October. MBDA is in negotiations with a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MQ-8C Fire Scout UAS nears shipboard testing
24th October 2014
Northrop Grumman is gearing up to commence shipboard testing of the MQ-8C Fire Scout UAS, with precision sloped landing tests now complete at US Naval …
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Naval Warfare
FN Herstal introduces Sea deFNder RWS
24th October 2014
FN Herstal has introduced a new addition to its deFNderR Remote Weapon Station (RWS) range of products, with Sea deFNder developed for use by naval …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USAF Global Hawks touch down after Japan deployment
20th October 2014
The first two Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Block 30 Global Hawks to successfully operate alongside commercial airliners at a civil-military airport have returned to base after …
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Defence Helicopter
Concerns mount over Indian UAV developments
17th October 2014
Efforts to speed up development of the Rustom-2 MALE UAV appear to have stalled with neither confirmation on when production will begin nor delivery to the Indian Army, …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2014: Round Up
15th October 2014
Shephard's Land & Support Editor, Tim Fish, rounds up the AUSA exhibition in Washington, DC.
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2014: FLIR unveils TI system for smartphones (Video)
15th October 2014
FLIR Systems executives explain to Shephard plans for its FLIR One thermal imaging (TI) integrated camera in law enforcement and military circles.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2014: IAG promotes Sentinel APC (Video)
14th October 2014
Business development director at International Armored Group, Hetal Kara, explains to Shephard why law enforcement and military customers should be considering the Sentinel APC.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2014: LM presents JLTV offering (Video)
14th October 2014
Lockheed Martin's director of tactical wheeled vehicles, Kathryn Hasse, presents the company's JLTV offering to Shephard at the AUSA exhibition in Washington, DC.
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2014: Sikorsky details US Army Raider bid (Video)
14th October 2014
Speaking to Shephard at the AUSA exhibition, executives at Sikorsky decribed moves to secure US Army rotary wing programmes for its Raider platform.
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