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StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences
StormShroud is designed to support UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft by providing suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD). It is built around the Tekever AR3 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and Leonardo BriteStorm electronic warfare (EW) jammer payload.
Naval Warfare
Another $18.4 billion committed to USN Virginia-class submarines
The contract was awarded to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). As well as for the building of the boats, contract money will also go towards improving productivity at the shipyards, workforce support and other investment.
Land Warfare
Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
Air Warfare
Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF
The ground test phase for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme will bridge the gap between prototype design and flight, laying essential groundwork ahead of fielding the uncrewed aircraft.
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Land Warfare
First NASAMs air defence systems reach Ukraine
10th November 2022
Kyiv's need for air defence systems has only grown with the introduction of Iranian-made Shahed-136 loitering munitions into the conflict by Russia.
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Air Warfare
Sweden could face ASW capability gap by slashing NH90
10th November 2022
As Sweden is set to become a NATO member, its regional ASW and ASuW responsibilities will increase. Phasing out the NH90 gradually will win some time for Stockholm, but soon it will have to make a decision on a new helicopter capability.
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Naval Warfare
Trio of milestones progress German naval projects
10th November 2022
Missiles, ammunition and ASW solutions announcements have come as part of a flurry of German naval news.
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Training
BISim rolls out major revamp to VBS4 and bags new Mantle ETM customer, says CCO
10th November 2022
The VBS4 updates include a range of new features and general improvements, while the latest version of the terrain enterprise Mantle ETM supports Common Database (CDB) format.
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Defence Notes
US Undersecretary of Defense for Policy warns of peer nuclear adversary risk
10th November 2022
The nuclear ambitions of China and Russia challenge US interests and pose threats in several areas.
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Defence Notes
PLA ‘sand castles’ in the South China Sea have vulnerabilities (Opinion)
10th November 2022
China has a formidable-looking set of military bases on reclaimed reefs in the Spratly and Paracel Islands, but it could be that they have feet of clay/sand.
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Air Warfare
Belgium closes in on advanced US missiles for fighter jets
9th November 2022
The proposed AMRAAM sale to Belgium for F-16 and F-35 fleets would significantly improve the NATO ally's ability to meet current and future challenges in the air.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
HII unveils new REMUS 620 uncrewed underwater vehicle
9th November 2022
Modularity and future-proofing are key design aspects of HII’s new REMUS 620 uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV).
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Digital Battlespace
US Air Force to grow E-11A BACN airborne communications gateway fleet
9th November 2022
The United States Air Force (USAF) is expanding its E-11A fleet from three to five after awarding Northrop Grumman a contract to integrate Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) on two additional aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
New Maltese flagship arrives in Valletta
9th November 2022
The new OPV will patrol the waters of the central Mediterranean as the island’s flagship vessel.
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Training
Inzpire to join BAE's single synthetic environment training programme
9th November 2022
Inzpire is the latest partner to join BAE Systems' multi-domain project which is set to enhance virtual, immersive military training by using real-world mission data and tactics.
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Defence Notes
Dragonfire illuminates the way forward for UK laser weapons
9th November 2022
With its Dragonfire high-energy laser programme the UK is part of a growing club of nations focused on taking directed energy weapons from science fiction to operations.
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group floats first French FDI frigate
9th November 2022
French shipbuilder Naval Group is building eight, plus a possible extra one, FDI frigates for the French and Greek navies.
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Land Warfare
Philippines inducts first SPYDER air defence systems
9th November 2022
The Philippine Air Force has suddenly got more capable thanks to the introduction of the SPYDER air defence system, plus another C295W has been added to the transport fleet.
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Digital Battlespace
TCI and ECS's new counter-drone system foregrounds ease of use
8th November 2022
TCI and Enterprise Control Systems displayed a new version of their BlackTALON counter-uncrewed systems (C-UAS) solution at this year's Association of Old Crows event with an emphasis on ease of use.
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Defence Notes
Fast decisions from cognitive electronic warfare technology may be crucial to spectrum dominance
8th November 2022
Cognitive electronic warfare (EW), including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, may be key to future developments, when a capability to deal with combat situations requires decisions in micro-seconds.
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Training
UK Wildcat helicopter weapons training and digitisation reaches next stage
8th November 2022
The Wildcat Integrated Support and Training programme has reached its next stage with implementation of a Weapons Loading System trainer at the Royal Navy's Yeovilton base. The MoD is also experimenting with digitisation of the AW159 Wildcat helicopter.
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Defence Helicopter
UK New Medium Helicopter field narrows as programme moves to next phase
8th November 2022
The second half of the UK New Medium Helicopter competition is on. Airbus, Boeing, Leonardo and Lockheed Martin are required to provide more detailed proposals and to demonstrate domestic social and economic values of their offers.
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Land Warfare
Does new Russian equipment sighted in Ukraine reflect expediency or policy shifts?
8th November 2022
Deployment of new equipment to Ukraine may reflect efforts by the Russian defence industry to overcome materiel shortages, while buying time for restructuring and adjusting to new conditions.
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