Defence Notes
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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
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Defence Notes
Europe rethinks defence spending cuts after Ukraine
17th April 2014
The crisis in Ukraine highlights the urgency to increase defence spending and cooperation between European nations, defence ministers have argued. Maciej Popowski, deputy secretary general …
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Defence Notes
First international contract for Paveway IV
17th April 2014
Raytheon has received a contract valued at more than $200 million from an undisclosed international customer for the Paveway IV precision guided bomb, it was …
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Digital Battlespace
Defence Services Asia: Matlamat Havelsan MoU untuk meningkatkan keupayaan EW Malaysia
17th April 2014
Havelsan telah bersetuju untuk satu Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dengan syarikan Malaysia, Impressive Communications, untuk bekerjasama dengan pengurusan pangkalan data dan sistem informasi Electronic Warfare …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Monitor-Service debuts Mosquito LTV
17th April 2014
Belarus company Monitor-Service has used the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur to introduce its Mosquito family of Light Tracked Vehicles (LTVs) to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: Keputusan Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia untuk meninggalkan keupayaan UAV
17th April 2014
Panglima Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia, Admiral Tan Sri Aziz Jaafar, telah mengesahkan bahawa 6-ship Second Generation Patrol Vessel – Littoral Combat Ship (SGPV-LCS) yang dirancang …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Malaysia pushes ahead with tactical vehicle masterplan
17th April 2014
Deftech has agreed to a partnership with US vehicle manufacturer AM General to produce light tactical platforms for the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and law …
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Digital Battlespace
Defence Services Asia: Havelsan MoU aims to enhance Malaysian EW capability
16th April 2014
Havelsan has agreed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysian company Impressive Communications to collaborate on electronic warfare (EW) database management and information systems for the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: Malaysian Navy decision omits UAV capability
16th April 2014
The Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy, Admiral Tan Sri Aziz Jaafar, has confirmed that the RMN’s planned 6-ship Second Generation Patrol Vessel – Littoral …
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Defence Helicopter
Defense Services Asia: Bell and Deftech seek joint venture
16th April 2014
Bell Helicopter has announced its intention to form a strategic alliance with Malaysian defence manufacturer Deftech to seek out industrial joint-venture opportunities in the region. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Defence Services Asia: Unmanned tech to support MAF jungle ops
15th April 2014
Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) counter-insurgency (COIN) operations in Sabah, East Malaysia, will significantly influence future unmanned system requirements, industry sources have revealed. In February 2013, …
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Digital Battlespace
Defence Services Asia: Beretta showcases I-Protect monitoring system
15th April 2014
Beretta Defense Technologies and Intellitronika have used the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition to introduce an integrated weapon monitoring system to ASEAN customers. Speaking to …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia : Iveco offers up amphibious and light armour variants to SE Asia
15th April 2014
Militaries in Southeast Asia are demanding more lightweight armoured solutions for tactical vehicle requirements, according to Iveco. Speaking to Shephard at the Defence Services Asia …
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Defence Notes
Defence Services Asia: UK to strengthen ties with Malaysia
15th April 2014
UK Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Philip Dunne, attended the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition to highlight growing economic and political ties between …
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Naval Warfare
Defense Services Asia: Oto Melara promotes Vulcano
15th April 2014
Finmeccanica subsidiary Oto Melara has used the Defense Services Asia (DSA) exhibition to promote its guided ammunition technology to the ASEAN market. Speaking to media …
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Naval Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Saab details submarine strategy
15th April 2014
Saab will initially tackle Swedish requirements for a submarine before turning its attention to the Asia-Pacific market, company president and CEO Hakan Bushke has stated. …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Thales advances StarStreak in Asia
14th April 2014
Thales is a step closer to supplying its Starstreak air defence system to the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) after formalising a partnership agreement with Weststar …
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Defence Notes
Saab to acquire submarine building business
14th April 2014
Saab is making moves to develop the capability to build submarines with an initial agreement for the acquisition of Swedish shipyard ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AB. …
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Land Warfare
Defence Services Asia: Steele Core unveils ‘Reaper’ sniper rifle
14th April 2014
UK-based Steele Core Designs (SCD) has used the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition and conference to unveil its SC-127 Thunderbolt tactical rifle, nicknamed the ‘Reaper’. …
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Defence Helicopter
Defence Services Asia: CAE yakin dengan pertumbuhan pasaran ASEAN
14th April 2014
CAE Defense sedang bertaruh kepada pendekatan bersepadu agensi terhadap simulasi dan latihan sebagai kunci untuk mengakses pasaran ASEAN yang semakin mengembang dalam pertahanan, keselamatan awam …
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