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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
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
Defence Notes
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
Naval Warfare
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
Defence Notes
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
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Defence Notes
Rheinmetall joins in Ukrainian JV on the support and manufacture of military vehicles
24th October 2023
Germany’s Rheinmetall will provide further support to Ukraine, on top of billions-of-dollars worth of munitions, by taking a majority stake in a military vehicles company.
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Air Warfare
Boeing extends Australian wing kit partnership until 2028
24th October 2023
Boeing will continue working with Australian partner Ferra for the supply of precision aerial munitions for five more years.
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Defence Notes
European Defence Agency report predicts multi-domain operations, new tech and robots to dominate beyond 2040
24th October 2023
Future defence forces will face a range of challenges beyond the metal, silicon chips and microprocessors that currently threaten national security and defence.
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus and Northrop Grumman partner for UK military satellite comms programme
23rd October 2023
A new collaboration between the US and European aviation giants will attempt to unite the space interests of US, UK and European partners via the UK's SKYNET programme.
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Naval Warfare
Japan successfully fires electromagnetic railgun
23rd October 2023
While other countries have given up on electromagnetic railgun technology Japan remains committed to the ground-breaking concept.
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Defence Notes
Research paper points to a Russian ‘ghost navy’ providing logistical support
19th October 2023
Russia has been using commercial vessels to move military equipment to avoid controls, according to a report from NATO Defense College and RUSI.
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Land Warfare
Hanwha shows off new 40mm automated air defence system
18th October 2023
Hanwha continues to innovate with a new cannon-based automated air defence system and lasers.
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Land Warfare
South Korea displays L-SAM at Seoul ADEX for first time
17th October 2023
Worried by the proliferation of new North Korean missile types, South Korea is going all out to improve its Korea Air and Missile Defense (KAMD) system.
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Naval Warfare
New Exocet variants secure anti-ship missile capability for the future
16th October 2023
MBDA and the French Navy have completed the test firing of a new Exocet MM40 Block 3c anti-ship missile (AShM) from Aquitaine-class frigate FS Alsace.
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Naval Warfare
Australia continues to deliver Guardian patrol boats, and it buys sea mines
13th October 2023
A total of 17 Guardian-class patrol boats have now been commissioned, while Australia boosts defensive deterrence by renewing a sea mine capability.
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Naval Warfare
Australia narrows the field for Sea 1905 MCM programme
12th October 2023
The Australian navy's mine countermeasures programme is moving forward ever so slowly.
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Defence Notes
Germany to provide Ukraine with additional air-defence systems and Gepard anti-aircraft guns
11th October 2023
The German government has announced a billion-euro-plus package of equipment for Ukraine which includes Patriot and IRIS-T air defence systems and Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns.
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Naval Warfare
Japan accelerates procurement of Tomahawk missiles
10th October 2023
Faced by a rough neighbourhood, Japan is accelerating plans to obtain Tomahawk cruise missiles.
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Land Warfare
Multi-domain Robotics for the Future Battlefield
10th October 2023
For decades, Textron Systems has invested in and delivered cutting-edge technologies, ensuring the mission success of warfighters and further demonstrating the company’s ability to listen to customer needs and deliver proven systems.
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Defence Notes
Boom time has arrived for South Korean defence exports (Opinion)
9th October 2023
The Asian country to make the most spectacular and stellar success in terms of arms exports is none other than South Korea, a nation of 51.7 million citizens.
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Land Warfare
Netherlands to proceed with their own All-Terrain Vehicle buy after plans for joint procurement fail
9th October 2023
The procurement of new amphibious tracked All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for the Netherlands Marines under the Future Littoral All Terrain Mobility Band Vagn (FLATM BV) has been pushed back again.
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Defence Notes
US strengthens regional posture with munitions, ships and fighter jets in response to Hamas attack on Israel
9th October 2023
The swift deployment of munitions and the mobilisation of ships and fighter jets in response to the Hamas attack on Israel raise concerns about potential broader regional involvement.
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Defence Notes
Australia boosts domestic munitions production capacity
9th October 2023
Thales Australia is beneficiary of major investment in two munitions plants that it manages.
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Naval Warfare
Russia signs agreement for Black Sea naval base
6th October 2023
Abkhazia has offered Russia an alternative Black Sea base to ports in Crimea where it has faced attacks by Ukrainian forces, according to Russian state media.
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