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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)
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Defence Notes
AUSA Winter: Army outlines potential budget impact on NIE process
25th February 2013
Service panelists speaking at this week’s Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Winter Symposium and Exposition in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, outlined potential impacts of …
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Naval Warfare
Canadian Navy to deploy Aurora Towfish
22nd February 2013
International Submarine Engineering (ISE) has announced that it has received a contract from Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) that will see its Aurora Towfish deployed on …
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Naval Warfare
3SDL supports Finnish Navy acceptance tests
22nd February 2013
3SDL has provided support to the Finnish Navy during the recent Sea Acceptance Testing onboard the 1,450 ton Minelayer FNS Uusimaa. The work was performed …
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Defence Notes
Ocean Eagle 40 design makes waves
20th February 2013
CMN has launched a new multirole fast patrol boat design named Ocean Eagle 40 at the IDEX/NAVDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi. Ocean Eagle 40 is …
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Land Warfare
Raytheon targets Mobile Range at Middle East
20th February 2013
Raytheon used IDEX 2013 as the venue to launch its Mobile Range concept, designed to be a total solution for all complex weapon testing missions. …
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Naval Warfare
Naval protection system launched at IDEX
19th February 2013
Chemring and Raytheon Missile Systems have teamed to develop a new naval anti-surface defence system, the companies announced at the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi. …
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Naval Warfare
SIMBAD-RC air defence system contract for MBDA
18th February 2013
MBDA has signed its first export contract for the SIMBAD-RC remote-control short-range naval anti-air defence system, the company announced at the IDEX exhibition in Abu …
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Defence Helicopter
ATK to produce rocket motors for AIM-9P Sidewinder
15th February 2013
ATK will produce rocket motors for the AIM-9P Sidewinder under a new contract worth $17 million announced on 12 February. The motors will be used …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-One selected for RAF Puma HC2 engine support
11th February 2013
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected Heli-One for a long-term Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) arrangement for the Puma HC2 helicopter fleet’s Makila 1A1 …
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Military Logistics
Rolls-Royce to continue USAF C-130J fleet support
11th February 2013
Rolls-Royce will support the US Air Force (USAF’s) C-130J transport aircraft fleet in 2013 under a new contract announced on 11 February. The $97.3 million …
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Defence Notes
Aero India 2013: VSHORAD contenders square off
8th February 2013
Contenders for the Indian Army’s Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORAD) requirement presented their respective offerings at the Aero India exhibition as a downselect …
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Digital Battlespace
Selex ES wins French Air Force radar contract
7th February 2013
Selex ES will supply six Precision Approach Radar (PAR) systems to the French Air Force following the signing of a new contract with the DGA …
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Military Logistics
UAE receives first A330 MRTT aircraft
6th February 2013
The first of three A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft has been delivered to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Airbus Military. The aircraft will …
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Defence Helicopter
Thales sonar selected for Lynx light helicopter
6th February 2013
Thales compact dipping sonars will equip AgustaWestland Lynx light helicopters for export markets following the signing of a new contract between the two companies, announced …
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Naval Warfare
General Dynamics awarded USS Hartford contract modification
5th February 2013
General Dynamics Electric Boat will carry out modernisation work and maintenance on the USS Hartford (SSN-768) Los Angeles-class attack submarine following the issue of a …
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Naval Warfare
Boeing delivers new P-8A Poseidon to US Navy
4th February 2013
The US Navy has taken delivery of the sixth production P-8A Poseidon aircraft built by Boeing, completing the first group of deliveries ordered under a …
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Defence Helicopter
Fire Scout payload protection to be enhanced
31st January 2013
Northrop Grumman will protect the payload onboard the next-generation MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter with a protective cage to store and shield critical electronic components …
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Defence Notes
New UK MoD equipment report demonstrates spending progress
31st January 2013
Following the scrutiny of its spending costs by the National Audit Office (NAO) in 2011, the UK MoD has now made ‘significant positive steps’ to …
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Naval Warfare
West 2013: Pacific Fleet commander highlights financial problems
31st January 2013
The effects of the continuing resolution used to fund government agencies means that the DoD is facing a shortfall of $3 billion for this year. …
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Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity
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