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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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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
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DSEI 2015: What to expect (video)
15th September 2015
DSEI show spokesman Al Lockwood, provides an update of what to expect at DSEI 2015.
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2015: 1SL on manpower challenges
14th September 2015
Manpower requirements remain a ‘critical challenge’ to Royal Navy operations as changing national demographics affect recruitment, according to First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas. …
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Indonesia, UAE enhance defence cooperation
14th September 2015
During a head of state visit to the Middle East, Indonesia and United Arab Emirates officials have signed an agreement to cooperate on a number …
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DSEI 2015: UK defence report
10th September 2015
As industry gathers in London for the biennial defence carnival that is DSEI, much talk will centre on the likely outcomes of the UK’s forthcoming …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2015: The price of the Royal Navy
9th September 2015
The price of doing business has been revealed by the UK Ministry of Defence, with the cost of running the Royal Navy’s warships disclosed to …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2015: Saab eyes UK expansion
9th September 2015
Swedish company Saab has expressed its desire to expand in the UK, in a possible sign of growing confidence in the British economy and the …
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Defence Notes
Boeing locks down Polish industrial ties
7th September 2015
Boeing and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a broad agreement that will see the two companies collaborate on programmes for the Polish armed forces, …
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Land Warfare
China shows off seven ballistic missiles
3rd September 2015
Central to China’s massive military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on 3 September were missiles of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Second Artillery Corps …
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Defence Notes
AIM-9X fired from MML
27th August 2015
Raytheon and the US Army have successfully test fired an AIM-9X Block II missile from the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2-I (IFPC 2-I) Block …
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Land Warfare
Hungary to raise defence bar
26th August 2015
Hungary plans to significantly increase military spending over the next several years. Viktor Orban, prime-minister of Hungary has stated that this is not due to …
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Naval Warfare
Sea Oryx SAM shown in Taipei
19th August 2015
Taiwan debuted the Sea Oryx naval short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system in Taipei last week, designed for use against helicopters, low-flying aircraft and anti-ship missiles. …
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Digital Battlespace
USAF extends Cubic's AFRL contract
18th August 2015
The US Air Force (USAF) has extended Cubic Global Defense's (CGD) contract to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) human-centred intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Further 3D printed UAV trials possible
14th August 2015
The recent trials of 3D printed UAVs being launched off a UK Royal Navy warship could be extended to include recovery at sea operations. Last …
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Land Warfare
UK increases training for Ukraine
14th August 2015
Joint UK-Ukrainian exercises have started this week bolstering western assistance to the eastern European state in its continuing battle with separatists. UK defence secretary, Michael …
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Defence Notes
UK expands training for Ukrainian forces
12th August 2015
The UK training programme for the Ukrainian armed forces will see further expansion, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on 11 August. Under the enhanced …
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Naval Warfare
White hulls staking their claim
11th August 2015
The strategic battle for influence and control in the South China Sea has highlighted capability gaps among many nations, particularly in maritime patrol and coast …
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Naval Warfare
Australia promises shipbuilding plan
6th August 2015
For a number of years, shipbuilders in Australia have warned of a looming ‘valley of death’, as naval vessel programmes dry up and shipyards face …
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Defence Notes
SM-6 undergoes MDA testing
5th August 2015
The US Navy has successfully tested the ability of the Raytheon Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) to intercept and eliminate short-range ballistic missile targets at sea, Raytheon …
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Defence Notes
Aegis undergoes MMW tests
4th August 2015
The US Navy, Lockheed Martin and Missile Defense Agency's Aegis Combat System has successfully taken part in Multi-mission Warfare (MMW) tests aboard the destroyer vessel …
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
