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South Korea pushes forward on unmanned surface vessel development for future fleet

South Korean industry continues to evolve unmanned surface vessels as the ROK Navy targets future force needs and addresses manpower challenges.

CTAI’s 40mm cannon gains new A3B airburst round for UAV defence

CTA International (CTAI), a joint venture between KNDS France and BAE Systems, developed the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (40 CTAS) for integration onto armoured vehicles. It has been further developed for ships and ground-based systems.

Naval Warfare

How the US Government plans to put the US Navy’s shipbuilding programmes back on track

In an attempt to reduce delays in shipbuilding efforts, the US government, lawmakers and the Navy are betting big on further investments in the national defence industry and public shipyards. Reviewing and reformulating ongoing initiatives and business practices will also be form part of the effort.

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Canadian Coast Guard OOSV Naalak Nappaaluk enters sea testing phase

Trials in North Vancouver with the Coast Guard’s largest science-dedicated vessel will involve full-scale exercises to evaluate systems’ integrations and performance.

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I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?

29th November 2023

While Washington sees Beijing as its most comprehensive and serious challenger, the Jinping administration has been taking the lead in R&D within certain domains.
Land Warfare

Saab to support South Korea’s Arthur weapon locating system

29th November 2023

Saab will provide support and spare parts for South Korea’s Arthur weapons locating systems. Arthur has been in service with South Korea since 2009 and the country has been the largest operator of the system.
Air Warfare

Spain signs deal with Airbus for SiRTAP MALE UAS

29th November 2023

Spain’s MoD has signed a deal with Airbus for a new multirole UAS which will be ITAR-free and primarily designed for ISTAR operations. It has been planned for service with Spain, Colombia and Serbia.
Air Warfare

15 more KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuellers bound for USAF

29th November 2023

The US Air Force has ordered more Pegasus KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelling aircraft with advanced communications and data connectivity.
Naval Warfare

Future of the South African Navy looks bleak despite new ships entering service

29th November 2023

The commissioning of SAS King Shaka Zulu, a Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel, into the South African Navy masks serious problems for the service as fleet availability falls dangerously low and capability atrophies.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: US Marine Corps seek AI capabilities for training purposes

28th November 2023

The US Marine Corps is divesting its legacy training systems and simulations to adopt solutions that can enable replicating current and future operating environments with high fidelity.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: Hadean and 4C Strategies team up on capability integration for training

28th November 2023

The strategic collaboration between Hadean and 4C Strategies intends to harness the potential of AI-powered spatial computing and merge it with data-driven exercise management.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: Lockheed Martin launches latest version of Prepar3D training solution

28th November 2023

This latest release of Prepar3D offers improvements in realism and efficiency, catering to training scenarios across aviation, maritime and ground domains, according to Lockheed Martin.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: Varjo launches XR-4 mixed-reality headsets

28th November 2023

The new Varjo XR-4 mixed-reality headset, unveiled at I/ITSEC in Florida, provides what its developer termed 'higher image quality' and it can be used in offline secure training environments.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: BAE Systems integrates Red 6 and PLEXSYS tech into single synthetic environment training solution

28th November 2023

BAE Systems has revealed plans to integrate Red 6's Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems (ATARS) and PLEXSYS' Advanced Simulation Combat Operations Trainer into its Project OdySSEy single synthetic environment.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: US Army switches training focus to cyber and EW

28th November 2023

The service will pay greater attention to the development of intelligence, cyber and electronic warfare training capabilities.
Naval Warfare

Babcock wins UK Royal Navy’s Dreadnought support contracts

28th November 2023

Babcock has won contracts worth more than £120 million to support the development and delivery of the Dreadnought-class submarines for the UK’s Royal Navy.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: HTC VIVE and V-Armed showcase immersive full-body training scenario

28th November 2023

The solution offers a realistic environment in which to train and evaluate military personnel and first responders.
Land Warfare

Elbit Systems to supply USMC with NVGs under $500 million deal

28th November 2023

Elbit Systems of America has secured a second five-year contract to supply Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles (SBNVG) to the US Marine Corps.
Air Warfare

DARPA moves to next stage of fast cruise VTOL

28th November 2023

DARPA and SOCOM's SPRINT programme, an effort to create an X-plane to demonstrate the key technologies to enable a combination of aircraft speed and runway independence, has moved to the next phase.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: Collins Aerospace introduces Arcus TM training image generator

28th November 2023

Collins latest solution has combined the company’s rendering and processing tools with gaming technology for aircrew training.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: US Navy considers purchase of Vrgineers carbon fibre MR headset for V-22 pilots

28th November 2023

The new Vrgineers carbon fibre XTAL 3 CAVU mixed-reality headset will attempt to address calculation bottlenecks via high-performance graphical chip and AI ahead of launch in 2024.
Training

Advancing Defense Readiness: The Strategic Edge of Simulation Training

28th November 2023

Enhancing capabilities through simulation training fosters effective advancement and equips forces for evolving environments.
Naval Warfare

Make or break: Can the European Patrol Corvette programme save shipbuilding in Europe?

28th November 2023

With funding from the European Defence Fund and partner countries, the European Patrol Corvette programme has an opportunity to become the standard bearer for defence procurement and potentially offer a route forward for naval shipbuilding in Europe.

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