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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: Cameron pledges £1.1bn defence injection
14th July 2014
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a £1.1 billion investment injection to counter emerging threats to national security such as cyber terrorism. Addressing the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough: UCLASS final RfP imminent
14th July 2014
The US DoD is expected to release the final Request for Proposal (RfP) for its Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) programme within …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough: Thales launches Free-Fall LMM
14th July 2014
Thales ADW has used the Farnborough International Airshow to unveil its Free-Fall Lightweight Multi-role Missile (FFLMM), designed for lightweight platforms and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: Boeing to present NGA with immersion analysis solution
13th July 2014
Boeing will present a white paper this month to the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) outlining proposals to develop ‘immersive analytics’ for the processing and …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: APAS moves towards flight tests
12th July 2014
The US Army is looking to carry out a series of flight tests in early 2015 to validate a tactile cueing system that offers many …
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Naval Warfare
Navfix naval GPS system completes Royal Navy IOC
11th July 2014
The Navfix military GPS System developed by Drumgrange has completed Initial Operating Capability (IOC) with the Royal Navy, clearing the way for the system to …
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Military Logistics
NZDF to seek new naval tanker in 2015
10th July 2014
The New Zealand government has approved plans for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to replace the HMNZS Endeavour naval tanker, in the face of …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: F-35 international debut ‘uncertain’
10th July 2014
The international debut of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II remains uncertain as the deadline to cross the Atlantic Ocean in time for the Farnborough International …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: BAE Systems to launch new Striker helmet
10th July 2014
BAE Systems will use the Farnborough International Airshow to launch its Striker II helmet-mounted display system (HMDS), which is now aimed at both fighter aircraft …
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Military Logistics
New Zealand approves new support vessel
10th July 2014
The New Zealand government has given its approval for the replacement of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s tanker HMNZS Endeavour with a new replenishment ship. …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin details latest Aegis Combat System tests
9th July 2014
The Aegis Combat System has recently completed the longest-range engagement ever tested for the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) as part of a major series of tests …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: Boeing unveils MSA offering (video)
9th July 2014
Boeing Defense, Security & Space will unveil its Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) at the Farnborough International Airshow in July, company officials have confirmed. The demonstrator …
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Military Logistics
Farnborough: GKN completes winglet concept
9th July 2014
A new process that could cut winglet manufacturing costs by 20% has been completed by GKN Aerospace and will be highlighted at the Farnborough Air …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough: Insitu to extend family with larger platform
9th July 2014
Insitu has revealed plans to develop its largest-ever UAV in order to answer evolving requirements of military forces operating in Africa and Asia-Pacific. According to …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: CAE secures Eurofighter S&T upgrade
9th July 2014
The German BWB has contracted CAE to provide upgrades to Eurofighter simulators at four main operating bases (MOBs) in Germany. Under the contract, signed in …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: Scorpion makes international debut (video)
9th July 2014
Textron AirLand's Scorpion multi-role ISR/Strike aircraft is set to make its debut at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) and Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough: X-47B will return to carrier for F-18 integration tests
9th July 2014
The US Navy’s X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System-Demonstrator (UCAS-D) will deploy to sea on board the USS Theodore Roosevelt in August, it has been revealed. …
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Naval Warfare
Double success for MBDA’s Sea Ceptor system
7th July 2014
Two guided firings of the Sea Ceptor air defence system have been successfully carried out by MBDA, demonstrating the functionality of the system’s Command and …
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Naval Warfare
Guardian Maritime sets sights on Asia-Pacific markets
3rd July 2014
Guardian Maritime has signed an agreement with SINWA Group for the marketing of its Guardian anti-piracy barriers in the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement is in …
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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)
