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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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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2014: L-3 launches APEX UAS
9th May 2014
L-3 Unmanned Systems will unveil the US DoD’s latest compact multi-sensor unmanned system, the Airborne Pursuit and Exploitation (APEX) UAS, at the AUVSI Unmanned Systems …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2014: Clear-Com announces improvements to Eclipse HX intercom system
9th May 2014
Clear-Com has announced two enhancements to its Eclipse HX digital matrix intercom at the AUVSI Unmanned Systems event in Orlando. The first allows up to 64 …
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Defence Notes
GKN Aerospace advances global plans
8th May 2014
GKN Aerospace is looking to capitalize on a buoyant civil aerospace industry and expand its global footprint with a specific focus on Mexico and India, …
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Defence Notes
Jordan buys APKWS
8th May 2014
The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) has been sold to Jordan under a Foreign Military Sales agreement worth more than $5.5 million. Dave Harold, …
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Defence Helicopter
Quad A: Sensors next step to address brownout threat
7th May 2014
The US Army is edging closer to a sensor-based solution to the lasting problem of landing helicopters in degraded visual environments (DVE) such as brownout …
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Defence Helicopter
Quad A: US Army considers endgame for Kiowas
7th May 2014
The US Army is now considering possible options for its OH-58 Kiowa Warrior Scout and TH-67 training helicopters being divested as part of its aviation …
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Digital Battlespace
US Navy takes delivery of 100th EA-18G Growler
6th May 2014
The US Navy’s EA-18G Growler programme has reached an important milestone, with the navy taking delivery of its 100th EA-18G Growler from Boeing. A ceremony …
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing announces naval SIGINT orders
1st May 2014
Boeing will supply its naval signals intelligence systems to the US Navy and British Royal Navy under new orders announced on 1 May. Work on …
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Defence Helicopter
AW completes autorotation tests for AW609 tiltrotor
1st May 2014
AgustaWestland has successfully completed autorotation trials for its AW609 tiltrotor programme at the Arlington facility in Texas, it has been announced. The tests were carried …
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Digital Battlespace
European launch for Kelvin Hughes Single Mast Solution
30th April 2014
Kelvin Hughes unveiled its Single Mast Solution (SMS) to the European market at CounterTerror Expo in London this week. According to Jonathan Field, Director Security …
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Naval Warfare
Thales finalises Turkey MELTEM II programme
30th April 2014
Thales has delivered the fifth maritime patrol aircraft to the Turkish Navy as part of the MELTEM II programme. The sixth and final aircraft will …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Camcopter S-100 conducts North Sea demo
30th April 2014
Schiebel has demonstrated the capabilities of the S-100 Camcopter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to Dutch authorities in the North Sea, west of Den Helder in …
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Land Warfare
Titus tested in the Gulf
29th April 2014
Nexter’s Tactical Infantry Transport and Utility System (Titus) is undergoing testing by two undisclosed Arabian Gulf states, it has emerged. Denis Pinoteau, the VP of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Industry stands by for next ASTRAEA phase
28th April 2014
Industry bids are being prepared for the next phase of a UK effort to ease the validation and certification of UAS in national airspace, an …
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus pushes on with airborne data transfer solution
25th April 2014
Airbus Defence and Space has started the second development stage of its Dazzle laser beam data transferral system following an initial phase that exceeded expectations, …
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Digital Battlespace
Experts highlight increased cyber threat over Crimea
25th April 2014
Territorial disputes between Russian and Ukraine over Crimea have led to an increase in cyber terrorism in the region and sparked debate on the ownership …
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Military Logistics
General Dynamics awarded US Navy sealift contract
24th April 2014
General Dynamics American Overseas Marine (AMSEA) will continue to operate and maintain seven large, medium-speed, roll-on / roll-off ships (LMSR) for the Military Sealift Command …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris awarded US Navy broadband SATCOM contract
21st April 2014
Harris Corporation will provide the US Navy with additional shipboard terminals to provide crew access to high-bandwidth voice and data communications under a new contract …
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Naval Warfare
Keel laid for first Indonesian naval frigate
18th April 2014
The Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) programme to supply two SIGMA Frigates to the Indonesian Navy has achieved a new milestone with a keel-laying ceremony …
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