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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.
Naval Warfare
Navigating change: How market trends are shaping the future of naval defence (analysis)
As defence markets shift to meet new demands, the naval sector has found itself at the centre of a transformative wave, driven by geopolitical shifts, the need for rapid technological advancement, and a redefined approach to maritime power projection.
Naval Warfare
Taiwan reinvigorates its asymmetrical approach to naval warfare
The threat from China has prompted Taiwan’s naval forces to shift from traditional naval structures to a more balanced strategy blending asymmetric defences with conventional platforms.
Air Warfare
UK, Japan and Italy discuss potential to bring other countries into GCAP programme
At the G20 summit in Brazil, the three countries reaffirmed their commitment to the trilateral Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), with a nod given to potentially widening the participation out to other countries.
Air Warfare
Analysis: UK government goes on decommissioning spree to balance defence budget
UK defence secretary John Healey has announced the cancellation and decommissioning of naval and air force platforms to enable the government to “re-invest money in the armed forces” ahead of the upcoming Strategic Defence Review.
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Defence Notes
Forewarned is forearmed: Poland fast-tracks procurement and surges defence spending
23rd March 2022
Long-standing concerns over potential Russian aggression meant that Poland was already positioned to react to the invasion of Ukraine by raising defence spending and procuring new equipment.
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Naval Warfare
Irish MRV under review
23rd March 2022
Modernisation of the Irish Naval Service includes the replacement of its ageing flagship LÉ Eithne, but budgetary issues could put this in doubt.
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Digital Battlespace
Pakistan moves ahead with domestic AESA radar development
23rd March 2022
Pakistan is quietly developing AESA radars for potential applications in ground-based and airborne roles.
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Defence Notes
DoD selects Hughes' solution for 5G experimentation
22nd March 2022
US DoD awards Hughe’s' $18 million contract to install 5G solution at Whidbey Island as part of experimentation efforts.
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Defence Notes
JADC2 Implementation Plan marks step towards US multi-domain operations
22nd March 2022
The JADC2 Implementation Plan document is the final step before moving forward on delivering all-domain C2 capabilities to US warfighters.
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin UK and IAI aim to promote joint GBAD solution
22nd March 2022
After an MoU in July 2021, Lockheed Martin UK and IAI now seek to promote a joint GBAD system combining SkyKeeper and Barak MX.
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Air Warfare
MQ-28A Ghost Bat emerges into the light
22nd March 2022
Australia continues to make progress with its cutting-edge programme to deliver a fighter-type UAV.
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Naval Warfare
Black Sea battles (Opinion)
21st March 2022
While much of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has played out in the air and land domains, the naval aspect remains important. Attempted amphibious assaults, naval supply lines and ancient treaties regarding maritime movement have all been at the forefront of the conflict.
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Air Warfare
Russia fires hypersonic missile in first recorded use during conflict
21st March 2022
Russia has released videos of two reported uses of hypersonic missiles to strike Ukrainian positions, which marks the first recorded use of the system during any conflict.
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Naval Warfare
Dutch Navy turns to Lionfish
21st March 2022
The non-deck penetrating Lionfish Top from Leonardo will equip various Royal Netherlands Navy vessels.
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Military Logistics
NATO air force gains Super Hercules cockpit armour upgrade
21st March 2022
Lightweight high-tenacity polyethylene cockpit armour from QinetiQ has been installed on a fleet of C-130J-30 Super Hercules airlifters.
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Training
Rostec showcases training simulator amid international embargoes
18th March 2022
Rostec has showcased a prototype for its newest maintenance simulator as the war in Ukraine continues.
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Naval Warfare
U212 NFS continues progress with design review milestone for battery system
18th March 2022
Passing the system design review for the lithium-ion battery system marks a step towards the potential production of up to four new submarines for the Italian Navy.
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Air Warfare
Construction begins of New Zealand’s first P-8A maritime aircraft
18th March 2022
Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems lay the keel of New Zealand’s first P-8A aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Saab signs contract for MLU of third Gotland-class submarine
18th March 2022
HSwMS Halland is the third and last Gotland-class submarine to go through a MLU.
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Air Warfare
Suspected collapse of Su-35 deal sees US agree Egyptian F-15 order
18th March 2022
Egypt looks set to acquire F-15 Advanced Eagle fighter jets as the Su-35 may be out of the picture.
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Air Warfare
PACAF commander: China’s air force has limited interoperability with Russia
17th March 2022
While China continues to field multiple new aircraft types, the lack of military partners it can fight alongside nevertheless places Beijing at a disadvantage.
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Naval Warfare
Saudi firms seal MoU to propel local naval shipbuilding under Vision 2030
17th March 2022
SAMI and International Maritime Industries agree to collaborate on future Saudi shipbuilding opportunities.
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Land Warfare
Spanish Army acquires advanced mobile CBRN laboratory
17th March 2022
The system enhances the protection provided by the Spanish Army's CBRN regiment to soldiers and civilians in the most complex conflict scenarios.
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