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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.
Naval Warfare
HALO programme decommissioned by US Navy in favour of LRASM upgrades
The programme was due to be at full operational capability in the US Navy by 2031, but has been pulled over cost and timeline concerns.
Air Warfare
Why is the US far behind Russia and China in the space warfare domain?
While Beijing and Moscow have been working on anti-satellite weapons at an accelerated speed, Washington still does not have capabilities to defeat them, with one US legislator describing the situation as “the Cuban Missile Crisis in space”.
Naval Warfare
Naval modernisation accelerates amid geopolitical tension and tech evolution
The global naval market is undergoing a notable transformation, with growth driven by both escalating geopolitical tensions and the emergence of innovative technologies. Across NATO, but particularly in Europe, navies are accelerating modernisation efforts, spurred by renewed threats and persistent capability gaps.
Naval Warfare
Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity
Ireland is militarily neutral but has joined a European Union (EU) rapid reaction force and a European information sharing group.
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Naval Warfare
Damen signs Mexican Navy two-vessel contract
16th September 2014
A new contract signed in August will see Damen Shipyards Group deliver design, material package, technical assistance and training for two vessels to be built …
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Naval Warfare
Fifth Indian P-8I MPA arrives in-country
11th September 2014
The fifth aircraft to be delivered by Boeing for India’s P-8I maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) programme has arrived at Naval Air Station Rajali, the company …
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Naval Warfare
Commanders consider naval arms race
10th September 2014
There needs to be continued co-operation in the Asia Pacific region to guarantee safety and security in the maritime domain, according to the Malaysian deputy …
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Naval Warfare
Second US LCS to arrive in Asia end of 2014
10th September 2014
The US Navy will deploy a second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) to the Asia-Pacific region at the end of the year. Speaking at the Asian Naval Warfare …
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Land Warfare
Indian export drive
8th September 2014
India-based MKU has been awarded a contract worth $25 million for 40,000 bullet proof vests by Ecuador’s Ministry of Interior for its 43,000-strong police force. …
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Land Warfare
India awaits procurement decisions
5th September 2014
After deciding to spend $135 million on 40 Catapult artillery systems and $1.1 billion on 118 Arjun MkII MBTs, the Indian Army still has further …
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Defence Notes
NATO's three-point plan for Afghanistan revealed
5th September 2014
NATO’s secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen has revealed the alliance’s three-point plan for Afghanistan following the completion of combat operations at the end of the year. …
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Land Warfare
MBDA looks to strengthen Polish industry ties
3rd September 2014
MBDA is making moves to strengthen its relationship with Polish industry, with the signing of two Letters of Intent (LoI) with MESKO and PIT-RADWAR at …
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Naval Warfare
QinetiQ awarded small boat threat research contract
2nd September 2014
QinetiQ will conduct research work for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to improve the way vessels are able to coordinate their defences against …
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Naval Warfare
Record numbers die in Mediterranean boat tragedies
29th August 2014
The number of migrants and refugees who have died trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe has reached record levels this year, according to the …
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Defence Notes
German Army structural reforms forge ahead
28th August 2014
The German Army is pushing drastic reforms that will see a downsized force continue to retain a warfighting capability whilst focusing on low-medium intensity operations. …
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Land Warfare
India lifts Denel blacklisting
26th August 2014
India’s MoD lifted a nine-year ban on South African defence company Denel on 12 August, according to an Indian official. The company was put on …
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Digital Battlespace
US Navy CANES programme vendors selected
22nd August 2014
Five companies have been selected to compete for delivery orders under the US Navy’s Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) programme to upgrade cybersecurity, …
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Defence Notes
Portsmouth shipbuilding never had a chance
20th August 2014
Efforts by the UK’s Portsmouth Shipbuilding – a consortium of marine consultancies and local businesses – to keep shipbuilding operations alive in the city were …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman to continue US Air Force Weather support
18th August 2014
Northrop Grumman will continue supporting US Air Force Weather (AFW) deliver a full range of terrestrial and space environmental information, products and services to military …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Development cycle continues for Taiwan's 'Reaper'
14th August 2014
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) is in the process of evaluating a secretive, long range UAV copied from the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, Shephard …
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Military Logistics
RAF C-130J aircraft deliver aid to northern Iraq
13th August 2014
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) C-130J Super Hercules aircraft have been used to deliver aid to Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq, with a total of …
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Naval Warfare
OSI Maritime receives Turkish Navy order
13th August 2014
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) will provide the Turkish Navy with its Warship Navigation System under a newly signed contract, announced on 12 August. The Warship …
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Rotorcraft heavyweights selected for JMR TD phase
13th August 2014
In a widely anticipated move, the US Army has chosen Bell Helicopter and Sikorsky-Boeing to build demonstrators for the Joint Multi-Role - Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) …
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HALO programme decommissioned by US Navy in favour of LRASM upgrades
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Why is the US far behind Russia and China in the space warfare domain?
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Raytheon, Nammo and Northrop Grumman join forces to produce MK72 solid rocket motors
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Intelligence advantage: How real-time GEOINT is reshaping military decision-making (Studio)
