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PREMIUM VIDEO: UK MoD Command Paper omits C-UAS strategy
Integrated review fails to mention the UK strategy to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
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The latest general defence news from across the globe.
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PREMIUM: Alarm bells continue to ring in the West over Chinese state-owned enterprises
A U-turn from the UK, as seen in last month’s Integrated Review, typifies concern over the risk of Chinese interference in strategically important industries.
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PODCAST: Aeralis modular jet development, Viasat cybersecurity efforts and CATV update
Welcome to Episode 15 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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Northrop Grumman to help keep Minuteman III going until 2040
Minuteman engineering and programme management support deal is worth $2.31 billion.
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PREMIUM: Lockheed Martin confident of meeting $25,000 F-35 flight hour target
New sustainment plans could see Lockheed Martin reduce operating costs of the F-35 to $25,000 per flight hour.
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PREMIUM VIDEO: Vulcano makes long-awaited arrival
Italian Navy receives logistics support vessel Vulcano.
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Germany injects funding into land, sea and air programmes
20th April 2021
Some €600 million is being spent in Germany on a range of defence procurement initiatives.
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PREMIUM: Russia looks beyond New START with Kedr
20th April 2021
Design research work is underway in Russia on a new ICBM to replace the RS-24 Yars.
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PREMIUM: DARPA funds research into next-generation PPE
20th April 2021
DARPA is working with industry on 'unburdening the warfighter' by developing advanced and ultra-lightweight personal protective equipment. Its Personalized Protective Biosystems programme pre-dates COVID-19, but it arguably assumes even greater importance for defence procurement in the context of the pandemic.
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Lockheed continues work on Japanese Aegis
20th April 2021
Work on latest Aegis FMS contract modification for Lockheed Martin is to be completed by the end of 2022.
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PREMIUM: IAI shines more light on Barak ER interceptor test
19th April 2021
Interceptor used in March test was the first series-production Barak ER missile, with the IDF the most likely launch customer. The extended-range Barak variant will slot into the existing Israeli air defence umbrella of systems.
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Battelle to work on SIGMA+ Phase 2
16th April 2021
DARPA programme seeks to create an advanced networked sensor to detect and identify biological weapons of mass destruction.
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Defence innovation poised to help drive UK prosperity (Studio)
15th April 2021
Brought to you in partnership with Lockheed Martin
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Boeing releases Q1 delivery information
14th April 2021
The latest delivery data from Boeing presents a mixed picture.
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DARPA eyes nuclear propulsion for cislunar space-based surveillance
12th April 2021
General Atomics is working on the first phase of the Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) programme.
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PREMIUM: Persistent Russians sniff out Saudi opportunities
9th April 2021
Russian optimism on arms exports to Saudi Arabia is energised by icier relations between Riyadh and Washington.
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PODCAST: US Army Tactical comms and Sense through the wall tech
9th April 2021
Welcome to Episode 14 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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Rostec foresees pulse detonation engine benefits
9th April 2021
The developer of a Russian pulse detonation engine demonstrator claims that initial tests show an improvement in specific thrust compared to conventional engines.
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PREMIUM: V Corps gears up for operations
8th April 2021
The reactivated V Corps reflects a focus in the US National Defense Strategy on forward deployment to counter adversaries and improve readiness in the event of a conflict with a near-peer rival power.
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PREMIUM: Irish DoD advised to increase peacekeeping protection capabilities
8th April 2021
Countering peacekeeping threats by investing in new capabilities should be central to long-term Irish defence ambitions, a source says.
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Next-generation US nuke programme passes baseline review
7th April 2021
Completion of the Integrated Baseline Review puts the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent on track for IOC by 2029, says lead contractor Northrop Grumman.
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Elbit Systems of America seals Sparton deal
6th April 2021
Elbit subsidiary expands further into the US market with a new acquisition.
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ABL supports Lockheed Martin space payload delivery
6th April 2021
ABL provides the RS1 vehicle and GS0 deployable system for payload launches.
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PODCAST: Beijing intensifies activities in South China Sea, and other Asia-Pacific news
2nd April 2021
Welcome to Episode 13 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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PREMIUM: Uneven recovery looms over European defence industry
1st April 2021
Tier 1 companies in Europe have weathered the COVID storm so far, but how are governments addressing the needs of essential SMEs?
