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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
UDT: Longer life for electrical torpedoes
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UDT: Civil-military cooperation crucial to ROV progress
11th June 2014
While militaries continue to garner benefits from increased synergy with commercial industry, they still require a change in mindset regarding the use of ROVs, industry …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Reliability issues threaten to scupper UAV civil applications, Schiebel says
11th June 2014
Potential of UAVs in the civil sector will not be realised until the reliability of the systems is increased to be at least on par …
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Naval Warfare
UDT: Dutch MoD advances submarine replacement
10th June 2014
The Dutch MoD plans to finalise a specification requirement for a new submarine mid-2015 to replace the Walrus-class. ‘The cost-benefit ration for another overhaul is …
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Defence Notes
UK MoD assesses JAMES replacement options
9th June 2014
The UK MoD has confirmed that it expects to move to the invitation to tender (ITT) stage on its JAMES (Joint Asset Management and Engineering …
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Naval Warfare
NATO extends Ocean Shield operations to 2016
6th June 2014
NATO has taken the decision to extend its Ocean Shield counter-piracy operation until the end of 2016, it was announced by NATO Defence Ministers on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Schiebel demos Camcopter UAV for Brazilian Navy
6th June 2014
The Camcopter S-100 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has carried out a series of demonstrations for the Brazilian Navy and Ministry of Defence from the Brazilian …
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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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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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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)
