Training
vIITSEC 2020: Varjo launches next-gen HMD
Demand for virtual and extended reality solutions for military training continues to grow
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vIITSEC 2020: T-7A GBTS is in production
The Ground Based Training System for the T-7A can be networked with the actual aircraft, so that pilots in a simulator and real-world cockpit can conduct joint training
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vIITSEC 2020: Lockheed to expand F-35 DMO links
Lockheed Martin aims to reduce F-35 costs per flight hour to $25,000 by 2025
Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Greece plays procurement catch-up with Turkey
Tensions with Turkey over maritime sovereignty and the exploitation of lucrative gas reserves in the Mediterranean are directly affecting procurement decisions in Athens
Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Australia pursues hypersonic, AI and radar technologies
Australia sees advanced new technologies as essential to keep pace with regional military developments.
Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: ‘Extraordinarily expensive’ outcome for USN as USS Bonhomme Richard to be decommissioned
The USN has declared a second major naval platform loss due to fire damage in less than a decade, after the decision was taken to decommission the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard
Defence Notes
PODCAST: Middle Eastern armoured vehicle market, Iranian naval hype and training in the age of COVID
Welcome to Episode 47 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
Featured videos
Training
Seeing further and better than the enemy (sponsored video)
Sensor vision is one of the most important advantages on today’s battlefield
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Unmanned Vehicles
PREMIUM: New UAVs appear around Southeast Asia
27th November 2020
The Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam are all introducing new UAVs, including both imported and indigenous designs.
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Land Warfare
France qualifies Griffon command post
27th November 2020
The GME EBMR has announced the qualification and the delivery of the three first Griffon EPC to French Army Technical Section. Griffon EPC features a new-generation T2 remotely operated turret armed with a 7.62mm calibre.
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Naval Warfare
UK to receive first of three MMCM systems in 2022
27th November 2020
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the Lancaster House treaties on defence, security and nuclear cooperation between the UK and France.
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Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: Interest confirmed in former Royal Navy minesweeper HMS Atherstone
27th November 2020
Tied up in an unseen corner of Portsmouth Naval Base, the former UK RN mine countermeasure vessel HMS Atherstone is nearing its end, stripped for parts and machinery to maintain the diminishing Hunt class fleet.
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Land Warfare
Silent Sentinel to provide electro-optics for Rheinmetall Mission Master UGV
27th November 2020
The British company has been awarded a contract to supply a bespoke multi-sensor electro-optic platform. Silent Sentinel will provide a dual Electro-Optic/Infra-Red camera payload, a laser range finder and a 360º surveillance panoramic full ring camera.
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Unmanned Vehicles
PREMIUM: Venezuelan technology plan may lean on Iran
27th November 2020
Will the arms export ambitions of an emboldened Iran converge with Maduro's plans to develop the Venezuelan defence industry?
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Naval Warfare
New Iranian destroyer still months away from beginning operations
27th November 2020
The latest addition to the Iranian Navy’s surface fleet, the indigenously produced missile destroyer Dena, will become operational in the coming months, according to Iran’s Defence Minister Brig Gen Amir Hatami.
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Training
The best sensor simulation around? (sponsored)
27th November 2020
This article is brought to you by Presagis. Sensor vision is one of the most important advantages on today’s battlefield. It allows warfighters and intelligence ...
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Training
PREMIUM: HAL spin tests problematic jet trainer
27th November 2020
After refining its jet trainer, HAL has restarted spin tests in hopes of readying it for Indian Air Force acceptance.
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Land Warfare
PREMIUM: Swiss decision exemplifies CV90 upgrade trend
27th November 2020
Like most other CV90 operators in Europe, Switzerland is modernising its fleet of IFVs, although there are some features of the plan that differ from other upgrade programmes
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Unmanned Vehicles
PREMIUM: India leases pair of MQ-9B UAVs
26th November 2020
India is already flying over the Indian Ocean two MQ-9B UAVs that are being leased from the US.
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Defence Helicopter
NATO puts pen to paper on German naval helicopter order
26th November 2020
The first of 31 NH90 Multi Role Frigate Helicopters will enter service in 2025 with the German Navy
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Unmanned Vehicles
Northrop Grumman bags multibillion-dollar Global Hawk deal
26th November 2020
Ten-year contract aims to provide flexibility to accommodate the broad enterprise of activities associated with the Global Hawk programme
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Defence Notes
PREMIUM: F-35A drops inert B61-12 nuclear bomb in first of new test series
26th November 2020
Sandia National Laboratories has flight-tested a weapons drop of the B61-12 nuclear bomb from an F-35A aircraft.
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Digital Battlespace
PREMIUM: Tussle for cyber advantage leaves no clear winner
26th November 2020
Vulnerabilities are multiplying for the US, even as it makes progress on an ambitious all-domain programme for information sharing
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Training
COVID spurs need for digital training delivery
26th November 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has concentrated minds on how modern technologies can be used to deliver essential military training
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Digital Battlespace
Spain chooses E-LynX to meet army combat radio requirement
26th November 2020
Elbit to execute contract in six months
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Naval Warfare
Nexeya adds multi-domain C2 system to Lyncea family
26th November 2020
Lyncea Defend is designed to protect vessels from typical asymmetrical air, sea and land threats
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Air Warfare
Brazilian Gripens to carry indigenous cruise missile
26th November 2020
Design of MICLA-BR resembles the Avibras-made AV-TM 300
