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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
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?
Air Warfare
Industrial benefit or political distraction? Navigating the final assembly line
Using the example of the F-35, does rolling out a domestic final assembly line make economic or industrial sense for countries wanting to purchase new aircraft?
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Digital Battlespace
Selex ES warns of growing cyber threat
5th June 2014
Industry experts have warned that the oppression of social media in certain nation states should be classified as a form of force, akin to cyber …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to continue EASR development for ONR
5th June 2014
Raytheon will further development of an Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR) for ship self-defence and situational awareness under a $6 million study and demonstration contract …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
EU UUV project ready to complete
4th June 2014
The EU-sponsored development of a UUV for port security is expected to transition testing from Lisbon to Athens over the next few days as the …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin awarded MK 41 VLS contract
4th June 2014
Lockheed Martin will provide an engineering design service for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) under a contract issued by the US Navy, announced …
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Defence Helicopter
LM targets US Army for K-Max technology
3rd June 2014
Following the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR’s) decision to overlook the K-Max cargo UAS for its Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System (AACUS) effort, developers Lockheed Martin …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman wins GAP CIE software work
2nd June 2014
Northrop Grumman will enhance and maintain the US Air Force’s Global Adaptive Planning Collaborative Information Environment (GAP CIE) software system under an IDIQ contract announced …
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Defence Notes
Poland and Korea to deepen defence ties
2nd June 2014
Poland and Korea have announced their intention to further defence cooperation with the ‘start of concrete initiatives’ during a visit of the Korean Defense Acquisition …
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Digital Battlespace
Space missions priority for allied partners
2nd June 2014
Australia and Canada have joined forces with the UK and US to share information regarding space operations in an effort to increase operational effectiveness, it …
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Defence Notes
China responds to ‘unwarranted criticisms’
1st June 2014
On the final day of the Shangri-La Dialogue, China finally got the opportunity to officially rebut the criticisms that had been thrown at it during …
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Defence Notes
Hagel fires warning shot at China
31st May 2014
US defence secretary Chuck Hagel used the opportunity of the Shangri-La Dialogue to give China a clear message that the US would not tolerate the …
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Defence Notes
Japan warns of Chinese aggression
30th May 2014
In a thinly veiled warning to China, Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe used his keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue to call for all parties …
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Digital Battlespace
Rockwell Collins bags further orders at CANSEC
30th May 2014
Rockwell Collins will supply its 721S radio to the Royal Canadian Navy under a new agreement announced on 28 May. The company announced the order …
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Naval Warfare
New Zealand selects Sea Ceptor for ANZAC frigates
27th May 2014
The New Zealand government has officially confirmed the selection of the MBDA Sea Ceptor for the Royal New Zealand Navy’s ANZAC Frigate Systems Upgrade (FSU) …
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Defence Notes
Russia establishes precision weapons cluster
23rd May 2014
The Russian government plans to invest up to 10 billion rubles ($300 million) in the establishment of a cluster for the production of precision weapons. …
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Defence Notes
Special operations commanders outline key challenges
22nd May 2014
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) theatre commanders have shed light on the developing requirements in training, concepts of operations and equipment in their area of …
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Digital Battlespace
SOFIC: Industry responds to USSOCOM C4ISR wish-list
21st May 2014
USSOCOM’s latest stated ambitions regarding future C4ISR technology has been well received by industry, although concessions will have to be made as equipment is fielded, …
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Military Logistics
SOFIC: USSOCOM prioritises logistical issues for future ops
21st May 2014
The logistics chain is the ‘biggest challenge’ facing USSOCOM, director of the organisation’s Special Operations Research, Development and Acquisition Center James Geurts has claimed. Addressing …
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Defence Notes
ITEC 2014: New orders signal recovery for Saab T&S
21st May 2014
Whilst Saab Training and Simulation admitted that it had a hard time last year, so far in 2014 it has secured an intake of orders …
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Defence Notes
ILA 2014: Airbus targets defence export markets
21st May 2014
Airbus Defence and Space is seeking to capitalise on a burgeoning export market, with international demand for advanced aircraft continuing to grow. Speaking at a …
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