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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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Naval Warfare
Japan commissions its second frigate
3rd May 2022
The second of a new class of frigate for Japan's navy has been delivered to the JMSDF.
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Digital Battlespace
Hunter-class frigates to include NAVICS integrated communications system
3rd May 2022
Rohde & Schwarz Australia has been selected as communications system integrator in the early phase of the Hunter-class frigate programme.
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Defence Notes
North Korea stages parade to burnish missile credentials
1st May 2022
North Korea's missile and rocket programme shows absolutely no signs of tiring, as evidenced by the latest military parade before assembled dignitaries.
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Defence Notes
Costs of composites affect Indian defence production
30th April 2022
As the price of raw materials such as carbon composites skyrockets, this is causing Indian vendors financial difficulties.
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Training
IT2EC 2022: Babcock seeking to strengthen training brand
29th April 2022
Babcock holds contracts for training across the different domains of defence supporting UK and other armed forces.
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon gains another RAM contract modification
29th April 2022
Raytheon is providing RAM Mod 5 launcher spares and other components for the German and US navies.
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Digital Battlespace
DoD seeks to enhance AI data readiness
29th April 2022
Expedition Technology will help the DoD Joint Artificial Intelligence Center to execute the Data Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Development programme.
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri delivers second Qatari corvette
29th April 2022
Delivery of the new Damsah corvette for Qatar follows the first-in-class Al Zubarah, which Fincantieri delivered in October 2021.
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Naval Warfare
New HHI-built corvettes for Philippines to include Israeli AESA radar
29th April 2022
Israel Aerospace Industries is providing its ALPHA 3D AESA radar for installation on two new corvettes for the Philippine Navy.
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Land Warfare
Slovakia gains fourth Patriot battery
29th April 2022
NATO allies Germany and the Netherlands have delivered an extra Patriot SAM battery to Slovakia.
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Digital Battlespace
Latest US research targets enemy decision loops
29th April 2022
BAE Systems has been tasked with developing new information warfare techniques to paralyse adversary decision chains.
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Defence Notes
What clues might China and Taiwan take from the Ukraine war? (Opinion)
29th April 2022
Like it or not, the Russian invasion of Ukraine holds important lessons in Asia for an aggressive China and a defensive Taiwan.
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Naval Warfare
USN offers three paths forward for future fleet
28th April 2022
At the high end, the USN’s plans could deliver a fleet of 367 vessels by 2032; however, the lowest alternative would only provide a fleet of 316 ships and submarines.
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Defence Notes
France prepares for climate-altered battlefield
28th April 2022
A new policy document from the French MoD underlines how climate change must be factored into the technical specifications for future procurements.
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Naval Warfare
Swiftships awarded contract for Egyptian patrol craft
28th April 2022
Swiftships has previously supplied a host of vessels to the Egyptian Navy, including minehunters, survey vessels, and patrol boats.
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Air Warfare
Indian development of Archer UCAV proceeds
28th April 2022
India persists in developing UCAVs and MALE UAVs, but the going is not easy.
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Air Warfare
India scraps Russian helicopter buy and looks at more Rudras
28th April 2022
As part of its indigenisation push, India is turning away from a planned purchase of Russian Mi-17 helicopters.
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Naval Warfare
Construction begins on Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigate
27th April 2022
Babcock announces keel laying ceremony for UK Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigate, with the first of its class expected to be launched by 2023.
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Defence Notes
Boeing Q1 results reveal T-7 trainer trouble
27th April 2022
Boeing's T-7 next generation trainer programme has suffered financial difficulties linked to supplier problems and COVID-19 complications.
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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
