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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.
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.
Air Warfare
L3Harris moves forward with aerial, CUAS and software solutions
L3Harris Technologies is investing in new systems and software for maritime operations and modernising the US Navy’s fleet of MPAs
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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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Digital Battlespace
Australia tests SeaVue radar for environmental monitoring
16th September 2013
Raytheon has demonstrated the capability of an upgraded SeaVue radar on board an Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) Dash 8 maritime surveillance aircraft. …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon wins US Navy Phalanx and SeaRAM work
13th September 2013
Raytheon will upgrade 19 Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems and supply four SeaRAM Anti-ship Missile Defence Systems for the US Navy under a $136.2 million contract …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2013: Thales showcases electronic architecture for GVA
13th September 2013
Thales has unveiled a product integration demonstration pod at the DSEI exhibition in London, designed to illustrate new concepts in Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA) systems …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2013: F-35 programme supports UK supply chain
13th September 2013
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme has had a significant impact on the UK defence industry benefitting companies across the supply chain, sustaining high …
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Defence Notes
Rolls-Royce joins BAE Systems’ Hawk AJTS team
13th September 2013
Rolls-Royce has joined the BAE Systems’ Hawk Advanced Jet Training System (AJTS) team to compete for the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) T-X programme. The programme …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2013: MBDA and Lockheed test fire CAMM
12th September 2013
MBDA and Lockheed Martin used the DSEI exhibition to announce the successful first launch of a Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) from Lockheed Martin’s MK …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems, Beechcraft, CAE team for AIR 5428
12th September 2013
BAE Systems has announced that it will team with industry partners CAE and Beechcraft to develop a potential solution for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF’s) …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2013: MBDA improves CWPS with Brimstone integration
11th September 2013
MBDA has added the Brimstone capability to its Compact Warfare System Package (CWSP) naval warfare solution to counter the threat of swarming attacks, the company …
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Naval Warfare
Danish Navy selects Terma radar and C2 systems
11th September 2013
Terma radar and command and control (C2) solutions have been selected by the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) for the mid-life upgrade of …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2013: UK awards MBDA missile contract
10th September 2013
UK minister of state for defence Philip Hammond announced the award of a £250 million contract to MBDA for the production of Sea Ceptor missiles …
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Naval Warfare
Queen Elizabeth Class carrier radar begins testing
9th September 2013
The Artisan 3D radar being developed by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers has commenced integration trials on the …
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Digital Battlespace
DARPA continues long-range surveillance research
6th September 2013
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Trex Enterprises a contract for the Military Imaging and Surveillance Technology Long-Range (MIST-LR) programme, it was …
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Digital Battlespace
USAF furthers directed energy bio-effects research
5th September 2013
The United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded General Dynamics a research contract for the Directed Energy Bio-effects Research (DEBR) programme, it was announced on …
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Naval Warfare
F-35C fighter refueled in-flight by USAF KC-135
27th August 2013
Lockheed Martin has reported that an F-35 Lightning II carrier variant (CV) has been refuelled during flight by a US Air Force KC-135 for the …
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Defence Notes
Typhoon deployment postponed
27th August 2013
The RAF has postponed the deployment of ten Typhoon fighter aircraft and supporting elements to its airbase at Akrotiri on Cyprus because of the tensions in the …
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Naval Warfare
General Dynamics VENOM processor selected for RoKN P-3C Orion
20th August 2013
General Dynamics Canada will supply next-generation acoustic processing systems for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) P-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft upgrade programme under a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop Grumman: Euro Hawk still alive
20th August 2013
Northrop Grumman's president for aerospace systems, Tom Vice, has reaffirmed his company’s hopes to revive Germany’s flailing Euro Hawk programme. Addressing a press conference in Washington …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2013: Tethered VTOL targets first responders
16th August 2013
UAV Solutions launched a tethered version of its Allerion 25 VTOL UAV at the AUVSI Unmanned Systems exhibition in Washington, DC. The concept placed the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2013: Puma AE completes maiden solar flight
16th August 2013
AeroVironment’s Puma AE has completed a nine hour flight using solar power, tripling the UAV’s existing endurance, company officials have stated. Solar panels, manufactured by …
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