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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
France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Naval Warfare
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
Air Warfare
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
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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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Naval Warfare
India commences first ever MRO on a USN vessel
9th August 2022
The USN has appointed an Indian shipyard to maintain one of its vessels for the first time.
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Air Warfare
Boeing gains more work on Saudi SLAM-ERs
8th August 2022
Boeing is to provide data link pod assemblies for SLAM-ER missiles destined for Saudi Arabia.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force orders JASSM-ER conversions
8th August 2022
Lockheed Martin is to convert AGM-158B JASSM-ER missiles to aid test and simulation activities by the USAF.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy modifies Over-the-Horizon Weapon System missile deal for Raytheon
8th August 2022
OTH-WS is intended to provide a long range anti-ship, over-the-horizon offensive anti-surface warfare capability to USN.
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Defence Notes
Western reinforcement helping Ukraine protect itself, UK defence exports director says
8th August 2022
Western equipment sent to Ukraine is helping reinforce Ukraine in its defence against Russia’s invasion, the head of the UK's Defence and Security Exports agency told Shephard.
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Defence Notes
Irate China goes ballistic after Pelosi visits Taiwan
8th August 2022
Taiwan was on high alert while China militarily threatened it to the hilt. Beijing took the opportunity offered by Pelosi's visit to express its ambition to conquer the democratically governed nation.
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Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
