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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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Military Logistics
Rockwell Collins signs Lockheed Martin F-22 contract
19th April 2013
Rockwell Collins will provide cockpit display support for the US Air Force’s fleet of F-22 aircraft under a new contract announced on 17 April. The …
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Defence Helicopter
South Korea purchase 36 AH-64E Apaches
18th April 2013
Boeing will supply 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to South Korea after beating out Turkish Aerospace Industries and Bell for the contract, which is expected …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin awarded USAF C2 modernisation contract
18th April 2013
Lockheed Martin has been selected by the US Air Force to upgrade the command and control (C2) system that allows Joint Force Air Component Commanders …
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Defence Helicopter
German medevac NH90s sent to Afghanistan
18th April 2013
Germany has delivered the first of four multi-role NH90 utility helicopters to Mazer-e Sharif, Afghanistan to provide emergency air rescue for front-line casualties. The helicopter …
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Defence Notes
Northrop Grumman pushes SABR for USAF F-16
17th April 2013
Northrop Grumman continues its efforts to provide its Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) for the US Air Force’s F-16 aircraft, outlining the advanced mapping capabilities …
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Naval Warfare
C295 MPA successfully releases Marte missile
15th April 2013
The Airbus Military C295 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) has successfully demonstrated the release of an instrumented MBDA Marte MK2/S anti-ship inert missile as part of …
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Defence Helicopter
BAE Systems to supply COBRA mine detection prototype
11th April 2013
BAE Systems will develop an advanced mine detection system prototype as part of the Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) programme for the US Navy …
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Naval Warfare
LAAD 2013: Hovercraft growth potential for Amazon operations
10th April 2013
The final two of seven hovercraft destined for use by the Peru Navy for Amazonian river operations are being shipped to Peru. Built by UK-based …
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Naval Warfare
LAAD 2013: Brazil reveals submarine design details
9th April 2013
The PWR reactor design for the Brazilian Navy’s future nuclear-powered submarine (SN-Br) has been completed. A model of the design, known as the 2131-R, and …
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Naval Warfare
LAAD 2013: DCNS unveils Brazilian carrier design
9th April 2013
DCNS is offering an adapted version of its PA2 design for a future Brazilian aircraft carrier. A model of a 60,000t displacement 285m-long PA2 carrier …
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Defence Helicopter
Belgian NH90 Nato Frigate Helicopter takes flight
8th April 2013
The first naval variant NH90 ordered by the Belgian armed forces completed its first flight on 5 April at Eurocopter facility Donauwörth in Germany. NHIndustries …
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Digital Battlespace
LAAD 2013: Saab receives second Brazilian E-99 contract
8th April 2013
Saab has received a second order worth MSEK 325 under the Brazil Air Force’s programme to upgrade its E-99 Erieye airborne early warning and control …
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Military Logistics
Tunisia receives first C-130J Super Hercules
5th April 2013
The Republic of Tunisia has become the first African nation to take delivery of a C-130J Super Hercules, with Lockheed Martin delivering the aircraft on …
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Land Warfare
Canada requests new proposals for Integrated Soldier System
4th April 2013
Canada has initiated a fresh round of proposals for an integrated soldier system after cancelling its 2012 solicitation due to a lack of suitable offers. …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon awarded German RAM contract
3rd April 2013
Raytheon has secured a $155.6 million contract to produce upgraded Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) for the German navy, the largest single RAM order ever awarded …
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Naval Warfare
New P-8A Poseidon aircraft delivered to US Navy
3rd April 2013
The US Navy has taken delivery of the seventh production P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Boeing at the Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The aircraft has joined …
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Naval Warfare
LM wins upgrade contract for USN ‘Slick-32’ EW system
2nd April 2013
Lockheed Martin has announced a new $57 million contract to upgrade Block 2 of the US Navy’s Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP). Under the …
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Defence Helicopter
MoD enlists special effects team for CDAS flight trials
27th March 2013
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has used special effects software from the film industry to complete recent flight trial tests of an integrated defensive …
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Defence Notes
LIMA 2013: Companies pitch for Malaysian maritime patrol priority
27th March 2013
Critical gaps in maritime patrol capabilities that were highlighted by the Malaysian Ministry of Defence, has sparked interest from European manufacturers looking to fill this …
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