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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
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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
Defence Notes
New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.
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Land Warfare
Meprolight shooting for synergy
20th March 2012
Meprolight is planning to create more of a ‘synergy’ with sister company IWI in order to best integrate its weapon sights onto firearms, company sources have …
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Defence Notes
RT pursues civil aerostat capability
20th March 2012
Aeronautics subsidiary RT is preparing to take its Skystar 180 and 300 aerostats to Nimes, France on 24 March to evaluate its transition from a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IAI targets UGV growth strategy
20th March 2012
IAI is positioning itself to respond to a growing ‘ground robotics trend’ by tapping into its unmanned aerospace experience, company officials have announced. Following its …
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Northrop Grumman receives LAIRCM contract
19th March 2012
Northrop Grumman has announced that it has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract from the US Air Force (USAF) for the provision of Large Aircraft Infrared …
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Defence Helicopter
SAR 2012: Caution sounded over government-imposed interoperability
19th March 2012
Interoperability should be driven by need rather than being institutionalised, according to the UK’s chief coast guard, reflecting on the likely success of future SAR …
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Defence Notes
British minister reinforces defence export market
15th March 2012
UK Minister for defence equipment, support and technology Peter Luff has emphasised the importance of the defence sector to the British economy thanks to its …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems launches Falcon trials
15th March 2012
Training has begun on the UK’ s Falcon portable broadband-based communications system for the army and air force, manufacturer BAE Systems has announced. The programme, …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman wins USAF C2 contract
14th March 2012
Northrop Grumman has announced that it has been selected by the US Air Force (USAF) for the Air and Space Operations Centre (AOC) Weapon System …
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Defence Helicopter
Australian Navy retires the A109
14th March 2012
The Australian Navy has retired its fleet of AgustaWestland A109 helicopters as the type makes way for the introduction of the Bell 429. The aircraft, …
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Defence Helicopter
Sea Knights get new life with US State Department
14th March 2012
US Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knights are getting a new lease of life through a collaborative programme with the US State Department it has been …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Schiebel announces heavy fuel flight
13th March 2012
A heavy-fuel variant of a Camcopter S-100 UAS completed its maiden flight on 12 March, manufacturer Schiebel has announced. The UAS was flown at the …
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Digital Battlespace
USCC warns of Chinese cyber threat
13th March 2012
As the Chinese Government continues to invest in its cyber capabilities, particularly for attack, defence and exploitation, the US believes its national security is at …
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Defence Helicopter
DoD refocuses presidential helicopter replacement
12th March 2012
Further delays to the US VXX Presidential helicopter acquisition programme have placed the current fleet under stress and in need of significant upgrades, according to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US prepares micro-UGVs for Afghanistan evaluation
12th March 2012
The US DoD will shortly deploy hundreds of ‘ultra-lightweight’ UGVs to Afghanistan ahead of a proposed procurement of some 5,000 systems later this year, sources …
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Defence Helicopter
'Pashtun Jaguar' tests UK helicopter crews for Afghanistan
12th March 2012
Rotary-wing assets from the UK's Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) have taken part in a large exercise to prepare troops heading for Afghanistan. JHC's Exercise Pashtun …
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Defence Helicopter
Production of sensor-based landing system for German CH-53s approved
12th March 2012
German officials have approved the production of a sensor-based landing system to assist CH-53 crews making brownout landings in Afghanistan. The decision, taken by the …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin demonstrates Space Fence prototype
9th March 2012
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated the capability of its Space Fence radar prototype for the USAF during the system’s preliminary design review (PDR) last month. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Philippines Air Force takes delivery of W-3 Sokol helicopters
9th March 2012
The Phillippines Air Force (PAF) has taken delivery of the first batch of four W-3 Sokol helicopters from PZL-Swidnik. The aircraft were handed over in …
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Defence Helicopter
Caiman helicopter undergoes deck landing trials
9th March 2012
DCNS has announced that the Caiman Marine (HN90) heavy lift helicopter that recently entered service with the French Navy has undergone a series of deck …
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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
