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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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Land Warfare
AUSA Winter: US Army displays fuel efficient concept vehicle
21st February 2014
A new vehicle demonstrator that has a fuel efficient design is being shown by the US Army at the AUSA Winter 2014 exhibition in Huntsville, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Swiftships develops robotic riverine craft
21st February 2014
Swiftships has unveiled an unmanned version of its ‘Anaconda’ riverine surface vessel at a time when many competitors are decrying a struggling marketplace. Anaconda was …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Winter: JTLV a benchmark for future programmes
21st February 2014
The source selection evaluation criteria for the downselect of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) programme were released last week, it has emerged. Speaking to …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Winter: US budget pressure continues
20th February 2014
There has been a 21% decline in the US defence budget since 2010 and it ‘will continue to decline’, Heidi Shyu, assistant secretary of the …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Winter: US industrial base facing reductions
20th February 2014
The defence land systems manufacturing base in the US is facing rapid downsizing as the wars, first in Iraq and now Afghanistan come to a …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Winter: Colt awaits USMC hand gun decision
20th February 2014
Colt’s 1911 rail gun, designated the M45A1 Marine Pistol, is currently being assessed by a unit within the USMC with the company hopeful for more …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Winter: Nammo looks to qualify M72 FFE
20th February 2014
Nammo is hoping to secure a contract for the qualification of its M72 anti-structure munition weapon for fire from enclosure (FFE) missions by the end …
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Defence Helicopter
SGA14: Emerging Asian requirements highlighted at Singapore Airshow
18th February 2014
The lingering threat faced by the Asia-Pacific region was highlighted last week during the Singapore Airshow, when military and industry got together to inform and prepare for …
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Defence Notes
AFCEA West 2014: USN leadership breakdown Chinese naval strategy
14th February 2014
Senior US Navy (USN) leaders have shared contrasting thoughts regarding China’s activities in Asia Pacific, asking whether it is a ‘global purveyor of security’ or …
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Digital Battlespace
AFCEA West 2014: Technology key to Asia Pacific, says USN boss
12th February 2014
Technology will play a critical role in the US ‘rebalance’ towards Asia-Pacific, according to ADM Harry Harris, commander of the US Pacific fleet. Addressing the …
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Defence Notes
SGA14: Airbus D&S bullish about Asia prospects
12th February 2014
In its first media briefing in Asia the newly combined Airbus Defence & Space (D&S) was bullish about its prospects in the region, with projections of …
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Defence Notes
SGA14: New precision-guided missiles for ROKAF
11th February 2014
Raytheon has received a $31 million follow-on order to supply the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) more of its AGM-65G-2 Maverick air-to-ground missiles for …
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Defence Notes
SGA14: US ops escape impact of sequestration
11th February 2014
In spite of sequestration, USAF operations in the Asia-Pacific remained relatively consistent in line with US priorities in the region, the commander of the US …
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Naval Warfare
Defexpo 2014: First P-28 corvette set for delivery
10th February 2014
Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineering (GRSE) will hand over the first of four P-28 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvettes to the Indian Navy next month. The …
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Defence Notes
SGA14: Experts warn of dangerous ambiguity in US Asian pivot
10th February 2014
The Obama Administration’s strategic pivot to the Asia-Pacific region is sending an ambiguous message about US military and strategic intentions in Asia, regional experts have …
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Naval Warfare
Defexpo 2014: TKMS competes for Indian naval programmes
9th February 2014
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems is engaging in India on two submarine programmes – the Project P-75(I) diesel-electric acquisition and the Shishumar-class (Type 209/1500) upgrade. A spokesman …
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Land Warfare
Defexpo 2014: Tata bidding for MGS
8th February 2014
Tata Power has displayed its 155mm/52 calibre gun for the Indian Army’s Mounted Gun System (MGS) programme at Defexpo in Delhi for the first time. …
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Land Warfare
Defexpo 2014: BAE’s long wait continues
8th February 2014
The government-to-government agreement between the US and India for the sale of the M777 155mm/39-cal ultra-light howitzer has still to be finalised, according to BAE …
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Defence Helicopter
Second RAN LHD hull arrives in Australia
7th February 2014
Construction of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) second Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) is making progress, with the hull arriving at Web Dock in …
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Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity
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