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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Air Warfare
Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights
The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.
Defence Notes
France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.
Air Warfare
France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.
Defence Notes
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin conducts Critical Design Review for NGG Block 0
24th November 2021
A system-level CDR marks an important step towards the first launch of a persistent satellite capability for missile warning.
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman provides JADC2 connectivity punch for FVL
24th November 2021
Northrop Grumman has proven JADC2 connectivity capabilities in support of FVL networking.
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Defence Notes
Muon-based research could facilitate Arctic operations
24th November 2021
Could naturally occurring muons be the answer to the problem of how to navigate accurately in the GPS-denied Arctic?
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Naval Warfare
RN insists early frigate retirements will not affect availability
24th November 2021
Removing two Type 23 frigates from service early and extending the life of three others would enhance RN fleet availability, says Adm Sir Tony Radakin.
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Naval Warfare
Latest MK 54 torpedo component deal includes Brazil and Spain
24th November 2021
Brazil, Spain and the USN will receive lightweight torpedo components and common part kits.
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Land Warfare
Frazer-Nash provides architecture for next-gen UGVs
23rd November 2021
Frazer-Nash is working with Dstl’s Future Ground Combat Vehicle team to develop and test generic architectures for the next generation of UGVs.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Rheinmetall poised to acquire UAV manufacturer
23rd November 2021
Acquisition of EMT (pending regulatory approval) expands Rheinmetall’s activities in the UAS sector.
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Naval Warfare
Island-class patrol boats arrive in Ukraine
23rd November 2021
The arrival of two ex-USCG boats follows the delivery of another pair of Island-class craft to Ukraine in 2019.
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Training
Military Training magazine: Maintenance training; Laser-based TES and more
23rd November 2021
Read the latest edition of Military Training for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Naval Warfare
LLTM funding increases again for LHA 9
23rd November 2021
Latest long-lead materials contract will support construction of the fourth America-class assault ship.
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Air Warfare
Serbia looks west and east to strengthen air force
23rd November 2021
A plan by Serbia to procure C295M airlifters takes shape amid moves to procure more helicopters from Russia.
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Naval Warfare
USN accepts Freedom-variant LCS as combining gear fix found
23rd November 2021
The fix comes after the USN halted deliveries of Lockheed Martin’s Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship due to a class-wide flaw in the design.
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Naval Warfare
How the UK’s OPVs are playing a key role for the Royal Navy (Sponsored)
23rd November 2021
An Offshore Patrol Vessel at home in the Indo-Pacific...
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Training
How high-quality projection impact training quality and effectiveness (Sponsored)
23rd November 2021
The goal of any simulator is to fully replicate real-world scenarios and feedback in a way that allows the trainee to suspend their disbelief that they are not “live”.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin obtains ASQ-239 integration contract for F-35
23rd November 2021
Lockheed Martin will provide system integration services for ASQ-239 EW countermeasure hardware.
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Air Warfare
ROKAF selects ISR aircraft, eyes ISTAR fleet
22nd November 2021
South Korea's air force is seeking to seriously boost its ISR capability with two new fleets of aircraft. This is in addition to a separate AEW&C programme.
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Naval Warfare
South Korea receives first enhanced minesweeper
22nd November 2021
South Korea is building three additional minesweepers, with the first recently handed over to the navy.
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Defence Notes
Several companies obtain hypersonic contracts
22nd November 2021
Also Dynetics obtained a contract from the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office.
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Naval Warfare
First French air defence FREMM ready for operations
22nd November 2021
Alsace is one of two air defence versions of the FREMM frigate for France.
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