Defence Notes
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.
Defence Notes
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
Naval Warfare
Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?
The White House and Congress have been increasing efforts to support the national maritime industry.
Land Warfare
How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
A Ukrainian company in a race against Russian jammers has been demonstrating how the country’s innovative start-ups have been beating the West at its own game.
Defence Notes
Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.
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Defence Notes
European Commission allocates over €25.5 million to AI projects
16th August 2022
Among the initiatives selected in the EDF 2021 Calls for Proposals are plans to develop an AI-based application for imagery intelligence, enhance cyber defence operations, improve AI for military applications and develop an AI-based language solution.
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Training
US Air Force tests emerging space and cyber tech during Red Flag
16th August 2022
This year's third Red Flag exercise provided the US Air Force with the right environment to test emerging space and cyber technologies.
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Land Warfare
Motorola Solutions takes over Australian radio firm Barrett Communications
16th August 2022
A well-established Australian radio manufacturer has been bought out by an American communications company.
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon continues Mk31 RAM support services
15th August 2022
Raytheon will complete the latest design agent and engineering support contract for the Mk31 RAM by July 2023.
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Naval Warfare
Estonia, Finland plan to throw noose around Russian Baltic fleet
15th August 2022
A move by Estonia and Finland to integrate their respective coastal defence systems would turn the Gulf of Finland into an ‘internal sea’ for NATO.
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Defence Notes
Accelerated introduction of new military procurement law reflects changed priorities in France
15th August 2022
The French government is bringing a new Military Programming Law into force two years ahead of schedule.
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Defence Notes
The world allows China to encircle, blockade and intimidate Taiwan (Opinion)
15th August 2022
Belligerent China spit the dummy and attempted to bludgeon Taiwan into submission with its largest military exercises in recent memory.
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Defence Notes
Danes commit to more Ukraine military aid
12th August 2022
Denmark will chip in $113 million as part of a 26-nation commitment to provide an extra $1.55 billion in military support for Ukraine.
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Defence Notes
Brazil receives first A330 for multi-role operations
12th August 2022
A pair of A330s will be converted by Airbus for aerial refuelling, logistical support, humanitarian aid, and medical evacuations.
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Defence Notes
UK says Saky explosions leave Russian Navy Black Sea aviation fleet 'significantly degraded'
12th August 2022
Russian Black Sea naval aviation has taken a serious hit from a recent Ukrainian strike, according to analysis from the UK MoD.
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Air Warfare
Air Warfare magazine: Cargo UAS; Tanker aircraft; and more
12th August 2022
Read the latest edition of Air Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Defence Notes
Canada grounds its Snowbirds again
11th August 2022
The Royal Canadian Air Force temporarily suspends operations with its 11 CT-114 display jets.
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon achieves US Air Force Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal system IOC
10th August 2022
Raytheon Intelligence & Space has delivered the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal system (Global ASNT) to the USAF.
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Defence Notes
Russian weapons riddled with Western electronic components, RUSI finds
10th August 2022
Russian weapons used in its invasion of Ukraine are full of Western-made electronic components, a report from the RUSI think tank has found.
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Air Warfare
Bangladesh joins the TB2 club, apparently
10th August 2022
Media reports suggest that the Bangladesh military has opted for the hottest UAV on the market at the moment, the Bayraktar TB2.
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Defence Notes
General Dynamics NASSCO to build three more US Navy replenishment vessels
9th August 2022
The latest $1.4 billion contract modification for General Dynamics NASSCO covers a new Expeditionary Sea Base ship and two more John Lewis-class fleet oilers.
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Defence Notes
Tritium light source manufacturer absorbs ripple effects of Russia-Ukraine war
9th August 2022
A Swiss manufacturer of self-powered illumination technology for weapon sights and other military applications notes a fall in market demand after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Defence Notes
QinetiQ wins technical services tender for US Army DEVCOM
9th August 2022
QinetiQ is to provide technical services to US Army DEVCOM for system development, fabrication, sensor and system integration, prototyping of multi-function sensor suites, and technology assessment efforts.
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Defence Notes
Northrop Grumman looks to evolve AARGM-ER for Stand-in Attack Weapon edge
9th August 2022
Northrop Grumman has detailed why its Stand-in Attack Weapon missile concept stands out as an attractive offer for the US Air Force.
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Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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![How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication]()
How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
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![SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America]()
SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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![Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?]()
Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?
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![Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth]()
Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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![Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic]()
Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
