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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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Defence Helicopter
AAD 2012: Denel upgrades more Rooivalks
20th September 2012
Denel Aviation has announced that two more upgraded Rooivalk combat support helicopters have been delivered to the South African Air Force (SAAF). They were delivered …
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Digital Battlespace
AFA 2012: US wrestles with cyber security
20th September 2012
The Pentagon is looking at a separate cyber command as it considers how best to protect the US against a threat increasingly regarded with trepidation. …
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Digital Battlespace
AFA 2012: USAF stands up new cyber ops group
20th September 2012
As the US Air Force (USAF) sharpens its focus on the cyber mission, the 10th Air Force is opening a new cyber operations unit to …
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Land Warfare
AAD 2012: NORINCO Light Strike Vehicle makes international debut
19th September 2012
The China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has exhibited the CS/VA1 Light Strike Vehicle internationally for the first time at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition. 'It …
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Defence Helicopter
Japan clears the V-22 Osprey for flight
19th September 2012
The Japanese Ministry of Defence has given a green light to allow the US Marines Corps to begin V-22 Osprey flight operations from October, it …
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Land Warfare
AAD 2012: BAE Systems unveils upgraded Tactical Remote Turret
19th September 2012
BAE Land Systems South Africa has launched an upgraded version of its Tactical Remote Turret (TRT) remote weapon station that can fire 30mm munition. Revealed …
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Digital Battlespace
AFA 2012: USAF reveals Space Fence thinking
18th September 2012
As it nears a down-select on the Space Fence space surveillance system, the US Air Force has outlined the expected makeup of the system. Speaking …
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Defence Helicopter
AFA 2012: AFSOC works to solve CV-22 engine issues
18th September 2012
The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is working on a number of measures to prevent the fine Afghan sand from damaging the engine …
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Naval Warfare
Kelvin Hughes awarded RFA tanker contract
13th September 2012
Kelvin Hughes Surveillance has announced that it will supply integrated bridge systems (IBS) and helicopter control radars for four fleet tankers being built for the …
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Defence Notes
TOR, Israeli MoD reach future trainer agreement
12th September 2012
TOR Advanced Flight Training (TOR) has reached an agreement with the Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD) worth approximately $603 million for the Israeli Air Force …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
JLENS demonstrates waterway protection capabilities
11th September 2012
Raytheon has announced that it carried out a number of tests in June on its Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defence Elevated Netted Sensor System …
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Defence Helicopter
Russian Helicopters reveal large helicopter orders
7th September 2012
Russian Helicopters has announced a series of large helicopter orders, boosting the company's production backlog. In late August, state-run defence export agency Rosoboronexport signed a …
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Defence Helicopter
Wildcats deploy into the field
7th September 2012
The British Army Air Corps has deployed its new AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat Mk1 helicopter into the field for the first time, paving the way for …
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Digital Battlespace
Shadows reach 10,000 operational flying hours
7th September 2012
The RAF's fleet of five Shadow R1 reconaissance aircraft have clocked up 10,000 flying hours. The milestone was marked at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire by …
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Naval Warfare
Rheinmetall eyes ship-mounted weapons market
5th September 2012
Rheinmetall Defence has made a strategic acquisition in its takeover of the stabilised weapon platform activities of Britain’s EM Digital, reinforcing the group’s portfolio of …
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Defence Helicopter
PZL-Swidnik launches naval W-3 Sokol development
4th September 2012
PZL Swidnik has started the development of a naval version of its W-3 Sokol twin-engined helicopter. The aircraft, which has been given the designation W-3PL/N …
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Defence Helicopter
PZL-Swidnik reveals optionally piloted version of the SW-4
4th September 2012
PZL-Świdnik has taken the covers off an optionally piloted version (OPV) of its SW-4 light helicopter at the MSPO event in Kielce, Poland on 3 …
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Defence Helicopter
Malta plans new helicopter purchase
3rd September 2012
The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) is looking for a fleet of new helicopters to be used for border protection, it has emerged. Details of …
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Military Logistics
Engine trouble causes further A400M delays
3rd September 2012
Ongoing engine problems will delay the A400M Atlas airlifter's entry into service, Airbus Military has announced. The detection of metallic chips in the oil system …
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Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity
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L3Harris moves forward with aerial, CUAS and software solutions
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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
