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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.
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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.
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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.
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Air Warfare
Japanese naval helicopter prototypes are delivered
3rd October 2021
Japan's navy will adopt the Seahawk-based SH-60L helicopter as its successor to the current SH-60K fleet.
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Air Warfare
Kongsberg, Lockheed Martin sign production deal for F-35 components
2nd October 2021
Agreement sealed by Kongsberg subsidiary KAMS covers delivery of parts for more than 50 aircraft under Lot 15-17 of the F-35 programme.
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Naval Warfare
Leonardo will provide support to French naval defence systems
1st October 2021
The agreement between Leonardo and the French Navy comprises logistics support and maintenance services for the OTO 76/62 SR weapon systems on-board the Horizon, FREMM and FDI -class frigates.
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Defence Notes
Greek frigate procurement, GSOF on Afghanistan and air dominance (podcast)
1st October 2021
Welcome to Episode 39 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Air Warfare
Globemasters to undergo autonomous flightline inspections
1st October 2021
USAF enlists RE2 Robotics to provide autonomous systems
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Naval Warfare
Thales explores maritime applications for Acusonic shot detector
30th September 2021
Acusonic would allow small craft operating near coastlines or riverbanks to detect the location of threats.
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Defence Notes
OQ Technology and GovSat will develop defence IoT and M2M products
30th September 2021
The manufactures have signed an MoU and aim to offer highly scalable applications for air, land and maritime missions across the world.
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Air Warfare
JADC2 objectives prompt adoption of software-defined networking
30th September 2021
Through software-defined networking for multi-transport paths such as SATCOM, Hughes is supporting the DoD concept for Joint All-Domain Command and Control.
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Land Warfare
DRDO improves the Akash SAM
30th September 2021
India continues to modify its indigenous SAM, the Akash, with a successful test flight of a new family variant.
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Air Warfare
China shows smorgasbord of innovative UAVs in Zhuhai
30th September 2021
China's military is already using a number of capable UAV platforms, with even more advanced designs on the way.
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Air Warfare
China reveals J-16D and other aircraft at Zhuhai
29th September 2021
China showed off new aircraft and missiles at the Zhuhai air show, including a twin-seat J-16D shown in public for the first time.
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Training
Singapore air force pursues behavioural sciences and VR
29th September 2021
Singapore's military continues to innovate in terms of training methods and technologies.
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Naval Warfare
Ultra nets contract for lightweight torpedo components
29th September 2021
The latest contract modification awards reflects an exercised option to provide several militaries with MK 54 lightweight torpedo array kits.
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Land Warfare
Read the Infantry Equipment Handbook
29th September 2021
The Infantry Equipment Handbook Issue 10 has become an invaluable reference guide to the infantry equipment industry and its related systems.
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Air Warfare
USAF awards Boeing a $3.4 billion contract under the C-17 programme
29th September 2021
The company will provide support and sustainment for the C-17 weapon system for nine years and eight months.
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems and partners complete overseas support of CSG21
29th September 2021
BAE Systems claims success in leading delivery of complex logistics support to Carrier Strike Group 21 on its maiden operational deployment.
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Naval Warfare
HMS Prince of Wales launches Banshee target drone in landmark demo
29th September 2021
Banshee target drones could be used by the RN for experimentation of future sensors, weaponry and radio equipment.
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Defence Notes
UK Space Strategy leaves unanswered questions
28th September 2021
The UK National Space Strategy omits the long-standing government goal for the UK to capture 10% of the global space market by 2030, while defence-specific elements will be addressed separately.
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Defence Notes
Milrem Robotics expands into Canada
28th September 2021
Estonia-based Milrem is teaming with Canadian company Lumina Technology Partners
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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