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UK to purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to strengthen nuclear deterrence
The potential acquisition of F-35A aircraft was first mentioned in the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June.
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
Naval Warfare
Final US Navy Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship concludes acceptance testing
After troubled progress with the Littoral Combat Ship programme, the US Navy plans to commission USS Pierre (LCS 38) this autumn.
Air Warfare
Anduril and Rheinmetall to bring capabilities to Europe with domestic production “on the table”
Anduril’s partnership with German defence firm Rheinmetall will see the two companies co-develop and deliver a European range of Anduril’s air systems, including Fury and Barracuda, and work on solid rocket motors.
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Naval Warfare
Commtact introduces Maritime Data Terminal
19th January 2018
Commtact has developed a wireless datalink maritime solution called the Maritime Data Terminal (MDT), the company announced on 17 January. The MDT has been designed …
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Land Warfare
Russia's Central MD unit receives Aistyonok system
19th January 2018
The Russian Army Central Military District's (MD) 90th Tank Division in Ural has deployed the portable Aistyonok radar reconnaissance and fire control system, the Russian …
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Military Logistics
Estonia renews Milrem support contract
19th January 2018
Estonia's Centre for Defence Investment has renewed its contract with Milrem for support of the Patria XA-180 and XA-188 armoured vehicles, it was announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
Poland starts spy ship modernisation
19th January 2018
The Polish Navy has begun modernisation of two electronic surveillance ships, which will include outfitting with new EW systems. The first of two Nawigator-class electronic …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indonesia angles towards Turkey for UCAV requirement
19th January 2018
Alongside its participation in an effort to field a domestically designed MALE UAV for surveillance purposes, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) is also planning to jointly …
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Defence Helicopter
HMS Queen Elizabeth begins rotary trials
19th January 2018
The Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has begun rotary wing trials. According to the Royal Navy, a Merlin helicopter from Royal Naval Air …
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Defence Helicopter
National Guards of Ukraine take upgraded helicopters
19th January 2018
The National Guards of Ukraine (NGU) took on strength its first two Mi-2MSBs at the Motor Sich plant in Zaporozhya. The ceremony for the handover …
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Digital Battlespace
UK's ISR gaps to be plugged by new platforms
19th January 2018
The UK's capability to collect intelligence from airborne platforms will be affected by the impending retirement of the Sentinel R1 and Tornado, but other platforms …
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Defence Notes
Russia to create bank for defence industry
19th January 2018
Russia will create a state-owned bank to finance its defence industry which has encountered difficulties in obtaining financing due to US sanctions, the Russian Ministry …
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Training
Cobham to support NATO EW training
19th January 2018
Cobham has received a follow-on contract from NATO to deliver operational readiness training for up to five years, the company announced on 16 January. Under …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
First SkyGuard1 aerostat set for testing
19th January 2018
Aero-T has produced the first SkyGuard1 tactical aerostat system, the company announced on 16 January. All system components have been successfully tested as part of …
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Military Logistics
Philippines receives protective eyewear
19th January 2018
The Aboitiz Foundation has delivered the second batch of Delta Plus safety glasses to the armed forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Department of National …
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Defence Notes
US looks to develop low-yield nuclear weapons
18th January 2018
The US military wants to overhaul its atomic arsenal and develop a new type of low-yield weapon that experts worry could lead to greater proliferation …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kraken SAS tested on US Navy AUV
18th January 2018
Kraken Robotic Systems’ AquaPix mini synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) system with real-time processing has been successfully integrated and tested onboard a US Navy REMUS 600 …
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Defence Notes
UK launches corruption probe into Chemring
18th January 2018
A criminal probe has been launched into the activities of defence company Chemring and one of its subsidiaries, the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) announced …
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Military Logistics
KeyW wins place on TTL support contract
18th January 2018
The KeyW Holding Corporation has received a position on the US Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic contract for providing tagging, tracking and …
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Land Warfare
Canada trials SRM-encased artillery shells
18th January 2018
The Canadian Army's research and development arm is trialling artillery shells encased in structural reactive materials (SRM) rather than conventional steel. The new shells are …
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Defence Notes
Qatar diversifies defence procurements amid GCC spat
18th January 2018
Qatar's ongoing diplomatic split from the Gulf Cooperation Council is pushing it to seek new defence suppliers, with the Gulf country now forging closer relations …
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Defence Notes
North Korea preparing for military parade
18th January 2018
North Korea is preparing a huge display of its military strength in a parade on the eve of 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, it …
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