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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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Farnborough: Tornado will go out in style
16th July 2014
UK RAF Tornado aircraft will receive further upgrade packages to provide additional capabilities up until their scheduled retirement in 2019, it has been confirmed. Speaking …
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Defence Helicopter
Merlin Mk2 helicopters complete Exercise Deep Blue
15th July 2014
Nine Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 helicopters have taken part in Exercise Deep Blue in the Atlantic Ocean, simulating their anti-submarine warfare, maritime patrol and casualty …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: Sentinel advances to 2018
15th July 2014
Raytheon has outlined its planned investment in the UK RAF’s Sentinel R1 long-range surveillance aircraft following Prime Minister David Cameron’s announcement yesterday to extend its …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: TRU wins Bell 525 simulator contract
15th July 2014
TRU Simulation + Training has been awarded a contract by Boeing for the Bell Helicopter 525 Relentless Full Flight Simulator (FFS), it was announced at …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: Bell Helicopter targets European market
15th July 2014
Bell Helicopter has signalled its intent to increase market participation in Europe, announcing several new contracts and initiatives in the region at the Farnborough International …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough: Taranis completes stealth test phase
15th July 2014
The Taranis UCAV demonstrator has successfully proven its stealth capability in a second phase of testing, according to BAE Systems. According to programme officials, the …
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Naval Warfare
SeaGriffin demonstrates dual-mode seeker abilities
15th July 2014
The Raytheon SeaGriffin missile has completed a guided flight test to demonstrate the effectiveness of the system’s semi-active laser guidance system, and the missile's ability …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: CAE to carry out modernisation of NATO E-3A AWACS
15th July 2014
CAE has signed a contract to perform a major modernisation effort of the E-3A flight deck simulator and E-3A flight training device, it has been …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: BAE Systems identifies F-16 upgrade market potential
15th July 2014
BAE Systems remains optimistic that its F-16 upgrade package has future opportunities with a number of air forces internationally, it was revealed at the Farnborough …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: BAE Systems advances F-35 interoperability
14th July 2014
BAE Systems is moving into the second phase of integration testing allowing the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter to operate alongside the Eurofighter Typhoon, …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: Cameron pledges £1.1bn defence injection
14th July 2014
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a £1.1 billion investment injection to counter emerging threats to national security such as cyber terrorism. Addressing the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough: UCLASS final RfP imminent
14th July 2014
The US DoD is expected to release the final Request for Proposal (RfP) for its Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) programme within …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough: Thales launches Free-Fall LMM
14th July 2014
Thales ADW has used the Farnborough International Airshow to unveil its Free-Fall Lightweight Multi-role Missile (FFLMM), designed for lightweight platforms and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough: Boeing to present NGA with immersion analysis solution
13th July 2014
Boeing will present a white paper this month to the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) outlining proposals to develop ‘immersive analytics’ for the processing and …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: APAS moves towards flight tests
12th July 2014
The US Army is looking to carry out a series of flight tests in early 2015 to validate a tactile cueing system that offers many …
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Naval Warfare
Navfix naval GPS system completes Royal Navy IOC
11th July 2014
The Navfix military GPS System developed by Drumgrange has completed Initial Operating Capability (IOC) with the Royal Navy, clearing the way for the system to …
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Military Logistics
NZDF to seek new naval tanker in 2015
10th July 2014
The New Zealand government has approved plans for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to replace the HMNZS Endeavour naval tanker, in the face of …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: F-35 international debut ‘uncertain’
10th July 2014
The international debut of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II remains uncertain as the deadline to cross the Atlantic Ocean in time for the Farnborough International …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: BAE Systems to launch new Striker helmet
10th July 2014
BAE Systems will use the Farnborough International Airshow to launch its Striker II helmet-mounted display system (HMDS), which is now aimed at both fighter aircraft …
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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
