Defence Notes
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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: USN confirms LCS deployment plans
16th May 2015
The US Navy (USN) has publicised its plans for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) forward deployments to Singapore, with a spokesperson confirming to Shephard that four …
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Military Logistics
US AFRL completes last flight of ACTE programme
14th May 2015
A research team from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), FlexSys and NASA have completed the last flight of the Adaptive Compliant Trailing Edge …
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Defence Notes
IDEF 2015: First view of Teber laser guidance kit
8th May 2015
Roketsan has put its Teber-81 and Teber-82 laser guidance kits on show for the first time at the IDEF exhibition in Istanbul. The new generation …
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IDEF 2015: New ammo R&D company for Turkey
7th May 2015
Rheinmetall and MKEK will set up a new ammunition research and development company in Turkey within one year. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding …
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IDEF 2015: First sight of SOM-J cruise missile
7th May 2015
The new SOM-J (stand-off missile) cruise missile destined for the F-35 aircraft is about to begin Phase IIB risk reduction studies. According to Roketsan, which …
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Defence Notes
Singapore begins inducting fleet of new MAN TGM trucks
7th May 2015
Singapore is replacing older truck types and supplementing its existing fleet of MAN 16.284 LAERC 5-ton 4x4 trucks (pictured) with new platforms from German truck-maker …
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Defence Notes
IDEF 2015: Gunship solution heading for Italian SF
7th May 2015
A six-barrelled variant of Oto Melara’s 20mm Gatling Gunship system for cargo aircraft is destined for the Italian Special Forces. Roberto Rossi, project manager at …
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Naval Warfare
IDEF 2015: Aselsan displays laser-Igla concept
7th May 2015
A new laser concept demonstrator is on show from Aselsan at the IDEF exhibition in Istanbul that merges the Igla missile launching system with a …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy christens destroyer USS John Finn
5th May 2015
The US Navy christened its newest guided missile destroyer, USS John Finn (DDG 113), at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi on 2 May. USS John …
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Defence Notes
Raytheon wins DARPA TBG contract modification
4th May 2015
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Raytheon a contract modification for the Tactical Boost Glide (TBG) programme, it was announced on 29 …
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Defence Notes
USA and Japan revise ‘defence guidelines’
3rd May 2015
In a long-awaited move, the US and Japan updated their ‘Guidelines for US-Japan Defense Cooperation’ during bilateral 2+2 talks in New York on 27 April. …
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Defence Notes
ITEC 2015 (video): D-Box reveals two new integrations
30th April 2015
D-Box has integrated its motion system with visual systems from both Presagis and Bohemia Interactive Simulation, it was disclosed at ITEC 2015. Shephard spoke to …
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Defence Notes
ITEC 2015 (video): Windoor to offer military training
30th April 2015
Wind tunnel specialist Windoor is offering military training programmes and have confirmed a South American group training with the company for the first time this …
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Naval Warfare
Sweden and Finland to establish joint naval force
29th April 2015
The Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) and the Finnish Navy will establish a joint naval task force in 2017. According to RAdm Jan Thomqvist, chief of …
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Military Logistics
US Navy tests MAGIC CARPET software
29th April 2015
The US Navy's aircraft carrier USS George HW Bush has field-tested its new Maritime Augmented Guidance with Integrated Controls for Carrier Approach and Recovery Precision …
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ITEC 2015: Close Air Solutions and Omnifinity join forces
28th April 2015
Omnifinity has again proven to be a trade show highlight with its immersive training environment, shown to the public in concert with Close Air Solutions …
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Defence Notes
Serco wins US defence cost analysis contract
28th April 2015
Serco has been awarded a Price Fighters contract to continue providing cost analysis services to the US Navy, Air Force, Army and Department of Defense …
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Naval Warfare
Denmark orders Saab's Ceros 200 tracking system
20th April 2015
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has ordered the Ceros 200 tracking system from Saab. The order, which was announced by Saab on …
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Naval Warfare
BAE to support US submarine weapon launch platform modernisation
17th April 2015
BAE Systems has been awarded a three-year contract from the US Navy to provide engineering and support services for modernising US and allied submarines' weapon …
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Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
