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.
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.
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”.
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.
Ireland is militarily neutral but has joined a European Union (EU) rapid reaction force and a European information sharing group.
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
15th November 2013
EADS has announced higher revenues and profits for the first nine months of 2013 compared to the same period last year. ‘Revenue has increased by …
15th November 2013
The UK Space Agency has outlined desires to increase its share in the global space economy from 6.5% to 10% by 2030. In a report …
14th November 2013
Lockheed Martin has announced closure and consolidation of its US facilities in response to a continuing decline in US defence spending. The move follows …
12th November 2013
The first of three Rivet Joint SIGINT aircraft has been delivered to RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, ahead of its entry into service next year. The UK’s …
12th November 2013
The first spacecraft in Inmarsat’s Global Xpress satellite constellation remains on course to be launched by the end of the year, according to Andy Start, …
8th November 2013
The FAA has released its first UAS roadmap aimed at facilitating and guiding the integration of civil platforms into the national airspace system (NAS). The …
8th November 2013
FLIR Systems has started deliveries of its Recon B2-FO multi-sensor system to the Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO). Beating Sagem’s JIM LR multifunction cooled infrared …
7th November 2013
Three new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) will be ordered by the UK MoD to plug the gap in construction work at BAE Systems’ shipbuilding facilities …
7th November 2013
Northrop Grumman will supply AN/SPQ-9B radar systems for the US Navy’s amphibious and Arleigh Burke class ships under a contract award worth $20.4 million. The …
6th November 2013
After a period of neglect, the UK is looking to bolster its military and defence industrial ties in Thailand as part of a wider strategy …
6th November 2013
Rockwell Collins opened a new UK simulation and training facility in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, on 5 November. The centre will provide a focal point …
4th November 2013
US prime defence contractors have reported declining sales for the third quarter of 2013 as some of their businesses are affected by the current budget …
4th November 2013
Saab is using Defence & Security 2013 as an opportunity to show its continued commitment to Thailand, which has become its base of operations in …
4th November 2013
Like many other companies, BAE Systems is looking to Asia, and South East Asia in particular, as an important future market to grow the business. …
1st November 2013
Criticising the lack of support from the German government, the head of EADS has warned that the restructure of the company’s defence business is likely …
1st November 2013
Saab has recorded a net income of SEK455 million ($70.5 million) for the first half year of 2013, which is a decrease of 55% compared …
31st October 2013
Northrop Grumman will retrofit the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) aircraft, trainers and laboratories under a $43 million contract from the …
30th October 2013
The Dutch MoD has reversed a series of austerity measures after negotiations within the government led to the release of an additional €115 million into …
30th October 2013
Raytheon is continuing to position itself for a potential upgrade of South Korea’s Patriot air defence system. Mike Gegg, Korea Patriot programme manager, told Shephard …