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Air Warfare
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
Naval Warfare
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
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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.
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Training
Netherlands awards maintenance training contract for future military VIP aircraft
20th April 2022
FlightSafety International is providing the RNLAF with Gulfstream G650 maintenance training for up to four years.
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Land Warfare
Norway reveals Mistral shipment to Ukraine
20th April 2022
Ukrainian short-range air defence capabilities are bolstered by Mistral SAM missiles donated by Norway.
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Air Warfare
Drones can wait as modernising Serbia looks to France for fighters
20th April 2022
As Serbia was already taking steps to expand and modernise its air force before the Ukraine war, has how the conflict altered its defence policy and which security partners is it now looking towards?
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Naval Warfare
NATO navies play crucial background role in Ukrainian war (Opinion)
20th April 2022
Although NATO navies have not intervened directly against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the alliance increased its readiness and strengthened its maritime posture.
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Naval Warfare
Investment helps Kraken Technology Group to develop precision engagement craft
20th April 2022
New investment will help UK-based KTG to set up a manufacturing facility for its K50 fast interceptor.
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Naval Warfare
Australia orders extra Evolved Cape-class patrol boats
19th April 2022
An additional order will bump up the number of new Australian patrol boats to eight, a welcome boost for local shipbuilder Austal.
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Naval Warfare
Thailand confirms additional Camcopter S-100 procurement
19th April 2022
The Royal Thai Navy has contracted Schiebel for an additional two Camcopter S-100 systems, which it set a budget of $18.38 million for in August 2021.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop Grumman confirms suspension of Firebird production
19th April 2022
Northrop Grumman has suspended production in its long-running Firebird programme.
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Nigeria receives green light for AH-1Z attack helicopter deal
19th April 2022
Nigeria has been approved by the US to buy AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters.
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Defence Notes
Challenges and opportunities abound for US in autonomy research
19th April 2022
DARPA continues to explore the potential of uncrewed platforms across the air, land and sea domains — although industry, academia and government agree that challenges must still be overcome.
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Defence Notes
World Defense Show’s first edition accelerates Saudi Arabia’s transition towards a self-sufficient defense industry (sponsored)
19th April 2022
Saudi Arabia is on its way to localizing 50% of military, defense and security expenditure by 2030 following the inaugural World Defense Show.
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Naval Warfare
Blue Shark torpedo is about to gain sharper teeth
19th April 2022
South Korea is developing an improved variant of its Blue Shark torpedo, plus it will still order CIWS from the US until a new domestic weapon is available later this decade.
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Defence Notes
South Korea approves missile programme funding, launches space rocket
18th April 2022
South Korea's missile and space sectors are going great guns, with the country's first solid-fuelled space vehicle launch occurring at the end of March.
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Training
Are the Russian armed forces using simulation effectively?
15th April 2022
While the Russian military has increased its use of simulation technology for training over the past decade, questions remain as to how effective it really is in replicating combat conditions and preparing troops for battle.
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Air Warfare
South Korea approves quest for transport aircraft
15th April 2022
South Korea is seeking new heavy-lift transport aircraft to support overseas deployments and domestic use.
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Training
Australia selects Applied Virtual Simulation for Common Simulation Software
14th April 2022
Land Simulation Core 2.0 aims to better enable combined arms training from a range of locations.
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Air Warfare
USAF demonstrates new AWACS capability
14th April 2022
The USAF’s recent AWACS demonstration proves its ability to quickly update software, especially mission files, during flight.
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Defence Notes
EW community to reunite at AOC Europe 2022
14th April 2022
AOC Europe 2022 is returning in 10-12 May at Parc des Expositions, Montpellier in France to reunite the European electronic warfare community under one roof.
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Naval Warfare
Ukraine claims missile strike on Russian Black Sea fleet flagship Moskva
14th April 2022
Russia and Ukraine are claiming different narratives following the confirmation of damage to the Russian cruiser Moskva.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system]()
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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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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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?]()
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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![Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system]()
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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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
