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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.
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.
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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.
Naval Warfare
Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry “great again”?
The White House and Congress have been increasing efforts to support the national maritime industry.
Land Warfare
How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
A Ukrainian company in a race against Russian jammers has been demonstrating how the country’s innovative start-ups have been beating the West at its own game.
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin hopeful for continuing MEADS funding
25th August 2011
Lockheed Martin is ‘optimistic’ that funding will continue for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) programme beyond the two years that the tri-national agreement …
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Digital Battlespace
LandWarNet 2011: Chiefs herald signals change
24th August 2011
US Army signals regiments are undergoing a sea-change in the way they train, learn and are equipped, according to senior service officials. Speaking at the …
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Defence Helicopter
UK MoD inks deal for new Chinooks
22nd August 2011
The UK Ministry of Defence has finally sealed a deal with Boeing to buy 14 new Chinooks for the Royal Air Force. The £1 billion …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI: Navy updates on Fire Scout activities
18th August 2011
Fire Scout will become the US Navy's first armed UAS following a requirement fed down to the project office Capt Patrick Smith, program manager PMA- …
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Defence Helicopter
MAKS 2011: Russia begins overhaul of military helicopter fleet
16th August 2011
Russian Helicopters has received orders for more than 450 helicopters from the Russian defence ministry as part of a multi-billion dollar effort to modernise its …
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Defence Helicopter
UK helicopter crews prepare for Afghanistan
12th August 2011
A major exercise has been testing the crews of the UK's Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) as they prepare for deployment to Afghanistan. Around 440 personnel …
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Defence Helicopter
UK MoD equipment budget set to increase as of 2015
19th July 2011
Despite a multi-billion pound deficit in the UK MoD’s procurement plans, ‘significant’ equipment purchases, including 14 new Chinooks, have been included in a £3 billion …
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Digital Battlespace
SPYDR casts airborne ISR web
18th July 2011
L-3 has launched a new ISR system based on its experience gained from the development of Project Liberty. SPYDR is an equipment package devised for …
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Digital Battlespace
US Air Force Global Express' to become E-11
11th July 2011
The Bombardier BD-700 Global Express aircraft being used in Afghanistan in the airborne communication node mission is being christened with the designation, E-11. The USAF announced …
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Naval Warfare
Kongsberg and Fincantieri sign contract for extension of weapons system for Italian Navy's U212A submarines
8th July 2011
Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG) has signed a contract for extensions to the Command & Weapons Control Systems already under contract for delivery to the two new …
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Military Logistics
Raytheon UK awarded support contract for UK Paveway
5th July 2011
Raytheon UK has been awarded a 10 million pounds Sterling (approximately $16 million), four-year contract to provide continued in-service support for both current and legacy …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales creates Thales Communications & Security
1st July 2011
Thales announces the creation of Thales Communications & Security, a company combining the joint skills of Thales Communications and Thales Security Solutions & Services in …
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Digital Battlespace
Clear Align delivers 100th IR imaging and laser programme
1st July 2011
Clear Align announces that it has completed its 100th fully compliant defense programme; the company met all quality and delivery objectives on these programmes. The …
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing completes system integration of HEL TD
28th June 2011
The Boeing Company recently completed system integration of key components for the US Army's High Energy Laser Technology Demonstrator (HEL TD). The integration included installation …
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Defence Helicopter
French Navy squadron celebrates 100,000 flight hours on Alouette and Lynx
28th June 2011
Brittany-based 34 Flotille of the French Navy has marked 100,000 flight hours on the Alouette III and the Westland Lynx. The milestone was marked on …
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Defence Helicopter
PAS 2011: Helidax looks to the future
25th June 2011
Foreign interest in French military helicopter training could lead to further helicopter purchases by the private company running the service. Helidax, the private finance initiative …
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Military Logistics
PAS 2011: Lockheed Martin prepares ISR kit for C-130J
23rd June 2011
Lockheed Martin is looking at offering a kit which would turn the C-130J into long-endurance ISR platform. Building on experience gained from nations using the …
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Defence Helicopter
PAS 2011: Cyclone stirs up Paris
22nd June 2011
The CH-148 Cyclone may have been a long time coming, but the Canadian Forces are eager to get the type into service, according to service …
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Defence Notes
PAS 2011: First HMSS for RAF
21st June 2011
Royal Air Force (RAF) 'frontline' squadrons will receive their first tranche of the Helmet Mounted Sight System (HMSS) by the end of the year, officials …
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