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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
Defexpo 2014: Rafael models BMP-2 upgrade solution
7th February 2014
A model of a BMP-2 chassis with an enhanced weapon system is being displayed by Rafael at the Defexpo exhibition in India. The company has …
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Land Warfare
Defexpo 2014: Saab teams up for air defence
7th February 2014
Saab has teamed with Bharat Forge to pursue Indian Army procurement programmes for air defence systems, the company has revealed. Saab announced the move at …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Watchkeeper flight reduction 'normal', says Thales
6th February 2014
The British Army’s WK450 Watchkeeper UAS remains on track with its trials and training schedule according to Thales, although industry sources have indicated a sudden …
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Land Warfare
Defexpo 2014: MBDA Mistral awaits VSHORADS progress
6th February 2014
MBDA is displaying its Mistral MANPAD system at the Defexpo in Delhi as the company awaits a decision on the Indian Army’s Very Short Range …
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Defence Notes
SGA14: Increased Asian defence spending ahead of Singapore Airshow
5th February 2014
The growth of Asian defence budgets has accelerated in 2013 with military procurement rising further, according to the Military Balance 2014 released on 5 February. …
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Defence Helicopter
UK MoD accelerates Crowsnest airborne warning programme
3rd February 2014
The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers being built for the Royal Navy will have operational Crowsnest early warning systems by 2019 following the renegotiation of …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales APAR aces Royal Danish Navy firing trials
31st January 2014
The Royal Danish Navy’s HDMS Peter Willemoes has demonstrated its air defence capabilities using the Thales Active Phased Array Radar (APAR). The vessel performed live …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Atomics receives DAOS certification in UK
31st January 2014
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GAASI) has been awarded a design competence certification by the UK’s Military Aviation Authority (MAA). Announced on 30 January by the …
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Defence Helicopter
Saab wins US Army low-altitude air surveillance contract
31st January 2014
The US Army has chosen Saab to install a low-altitude air surveillance system, designed to prevent mid-air collisions during tactical aviation training, on one of …
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Land Warfare
Syrian negotiations limited by military stalemate
29th January 2014
Expectations remain low of a fruitful outcome at the UN-sponsored international summit in Geneva, Switzerland that is aimed at ending the grinding three-year civil war …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon to proceed with US Navy jammer contract
27th January 2014
Raytheon will recommence work on the US Navy’s Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) nearly six months after being selected for the $279.4 million contract to conduct …
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Digital Battlespace
LMUK warns of evolving Cyber threat
23rd January 2014
The managing director of Lockheed Martin UK (LMUK) IS&GS has warned of the evolving cyber threat and the current state of the MoD’s strategy to …
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Digital Battlespace
UK MoD: GEOINT to play critical role in future ops
23rd January 2014
A senior British officer has predicted that UK forces will rely on the use of its GEOINT capability more than ever as they move away …
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Defence Notes
Rockwell Collins positive about outlook
22nd January 2014
Rockwell Collins has reported Q1 results showing a modest top line sales growth with 20% total segment operating margins despite revenue decline in its Government …
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Naval Warfare
New Zealand joins anti-piracy effort
22nd January 2014
A frigate from the Royal New Zealand Navy is set to join NATO’s anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden, for three weeks from 23 …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy’s Electronic Warfare programme reaches milestone
17th January 2014
The programme to enhance the US Navy AN/ SLQ-32 electronic warfare system has reached a new milestone, with Lockheed Martin validating the Surface Electronic Warfare …
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Land Warfare
SHOT 2014: Three-part bullet designed to counter 'poor' marksmanship
17th January 2014
Advanced Ballistic Concepts has unveiled a series of prototype developments at this year’s Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Company …
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Naval Warfare
New ship protection system demonstrated
15th January 2014
A new ship protection system that uses TALON laser guided rockets has been demonstrated by Raytheon and L-3, as part of a programme to develop …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US to supply Iraq with additional UAVs
10th January 2014
The US has agreed to supply Iraqi security forces with small and tactical UAVs under a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to assist in the fight …
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