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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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Farnborough: Interest grows in APKWS
17th July 2014
BAE Systems plans to expand its APKWS market into the US Army and US Navy rotary and fixed wing fleets as well as overseas to …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: Aero Vodochody unveils jet trainer
17th July 2014
Aero Vodochody has announced the development of a jet trainer aircraft at Farnborough International Airshow. The new aircraft builds on the successful L-39 family of …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: AW149 ready for global market
17th July 2014
AgustaWestland is confident its AW149 multi-role helicopter is ready for the international market, after announcing Italian military certification of the platform during the Farnborough International …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough: Rotron to supply engines to CybAero
17th July 2014
Rotron has been selected to supply the propulsion system for CybAero’s Apid 60 VTOL UAV, it was revealed at the Farnborough International Air Show on …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: Selex ES advances BriteCloud decoy
17th July 2014
Selex ES has announced imminent field trials of its BriteCloud Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) technology at the Farnborough International Airshow this week. Flight tests of …
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Military Logistics
Farnborough: Cascade moves on C-130K maintenance
17th July 2014
New avionics are being integrated into two C-130K Hercules transport aircraft destined for Mexico and will be delivered by Cascade Aerospace in Q1 2015, it …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: BAE pushes Broadsword
17th July 2014
BAE Systems continues to advance its Broadsword electronic soldier system which aims to reduce the quantity of batteries carried by soldiers in the field. The …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: Year of the Gripen?
16th July 2014
Saab has revealed plans to inaugurate an avionics systems test rig for further development of the Gripen E fighter. Speaking at the Farnborough International Airshow, …
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Defence Notes
ADAS: AFP confronts internal threats
16th July 2014
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has viable strategies in place to combat the internal and external dangers the country is currently facing, according …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: Tornado will go out in style
16th July 2014
UK RAF Tornado aircraft will receive further upgrade packages to provide additional capabilities up until their scheduled retirement in 2019, it has been confirmed. Speaking …
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Defence Helicopter
Merlin Mk2 helicopters complete Exercise Deep Blue
15th July 2014
Nine Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 helicopters have taken part in Exercise Deep Blue in the Atlantic Ocean, simulating their anti-submarine warfare, maritime patrol and casualty …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: Sentinel advances to 2018
15th July 2014
Raytheon has outlined its planned investment in the UK RAF’s Sentinel R1 long-range surveillance aircraft following Prime Minister David Cameron’s announcement yesterday to extend its …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: TRU wins Bell 525 simulator contract
15th July 2014
TRU Simulation + Training has been awarded a contract by Boeing for the Bell Helicopter 525 Relentless Full Flight Simulator (FFS), it was announced at …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: Bell Helicopter targets European market
15th July 2014
Bell Helicopter has signalled its intent to increase market participation in Europe, announcing several new contracts and initiatives in the region at the Farnborough International …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough: Taranis completes stealth test phase
15th July 2014
The Taranis UCAV demonstrator has successfully proven its stealth capability in a second phase of testing, according to BAE Systems. According to programme officials, the …
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Naval Warfare
SeaGriffin demonstrates dual-mode seeker abilities
15th July 2014
The Raytheon SeaGriffin missile has completed a guided flight test to demonstrate the effectiveness of the system’s semi-active laser guidance system, and the missile's ability …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: CAE to carry out modernisation of NATO E-3A AWACS
15th July 2014
CAE has signed a contract to perform a major modernisation effort of the E-3A flight deck simulator and E-3A flight training device, it has been …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: BAE Systems identifies F-16 upgrade market potential
15th July 2014
BAE Systems remains optimistic that its F-16 upgrade package has future opportunities with a number of air forces internationally, it was revealed at the Farnborough …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: BAE Systems advances F-35 interoperability
14th July 2014
BAE Systems is moving into the second phase of integration testing allowing the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter to operate alongside the Eurofighter Typhoon, …
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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)
