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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.
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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.
Naval Warfare
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
Air Warfare
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
Defence Notes
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
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Interview: Liam Fox on UK SDSR
24th September 2015
Dr Liam Fox was defence secretary from May 2010 to October 2011 and brought in the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). In a …
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Fallon tries to reassure SDSR critics
24th September 2015
UK defence secretary Michael Fallon has responded to criticism about the upcoming Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). There are concerns that the review will neither …
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DSEI 2015: UKTI showcases industry (video)
24th September 2015
Representatives from UK Trade and Investment Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) used the DSEI exhibition to showcase various technologies on offer from UK industry.
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2015: That's a wrap (video)
22nd September 2015
Richard Thomas, UV and maritime security editor at Shephard Media, reviews the major announcements at DSEI 2015.
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Military Logistics
MBDA to sustain UK ASRAAM stocks
22nd September 2015
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to MBDA to sustain the Royal Air Force's (RAF's) Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) …
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Training
DSEI 2015: A novel naval training approach
18th September 2015
Most armed forces around the globe are short of two precious resources – money and manpower. At DSEI, French company SeaOwl were presenting a radical …
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2015: White Glacier immerses itself at DSEI (video)
17th September 2015
White Glacier, the makers of the Arctic 25 hypothermia protective immersion suit, displayed the capabilities of the suit using a 1,000-gallon ice water tank exhibition. …
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2015: Canadian Navy to steady the ship
17th September 2015
The Royal Canadian Navy's six Harry DeWolf class offshore patrol vessels will be outfitted with Sagem’s BlueNaute attitude and heading systems, the company announced at …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2015: Training costs for British Army
17th September 2015
The costs of training for the British Army during FY14/15 have been revealed following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Shephard to the UK MoD. …
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Defence Notes
Cobham targets pilot hypoxia risk
17th September 2015
Cobham has partnered with Orbital Research to integrate gas sensing technology into its suite of military oxygen systems in order to mitigate pilot hypoxia risk, …
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Military Logistics
DSEI 2015: USVs boost MCM sonar capability
17th September 2015
The integration of Northrop Grumman’s upgraded AQS-24B mine hunting system with its Mine Hunting Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MHU) could offer improved capabilities for mine countermeasure …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2015: Bigger export role for UK MoD
16th September 2015
The UK’s defence minister has set out plans for the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) to take a greater responsibility in promoting exports in a …
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2015: Proteum launches diesel outboard (video)
15th September 2015
Claimed as being the first ‘viable’ high power diesel outboard engine for military users, the OXE Diesel was launched at DSEI 2015. Unveiled by UK …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2015: BAE Systems strikes again with advanced helmet
15th September 2015
A new generation helmet-mounted display system (HMDS) manufactured by BAE Systems has begun trials to assess the capabilities of the integrated night-vision technology. The latest …
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Military Logistics
DSEI 2015: Milestone reached by UK A400M
15th September 2015
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has announced the in-service delivery of its seventh Airbus Defence and Space A400M Atlas, it was revealed at DSEI in …
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Defence Notes
Aussie DoD funds new innovative technologies
15th September 2015
The Australian government has approved $10.1 million in funding for seven Australian organisations to develop and demonstrate innovative defence technologies, the Department of Defence announced …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2015: Set-up timelapse (video)
15th September 2015
Shephard Media goes behind the scenes of DSEI 2015.
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Naval Warfare
Northrop demos AQS-24B mine hunting system
15th September 2015
Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated the AQS-24B mine hunting system’s ability to perform synthetic aperture sonar processing at 18 knots in real time in a …
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Defence Helicopter
DSEI 2015: What to expect (video)
15th September 2015
DSEI show spokesman Al Lockwood, provides an update of what to expect at DSEI 2015.
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