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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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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.
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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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Air Warfare
India’s UCAV makes moves on the ground
8th November 2021
India's march towards a stealthy UCAV continues, with a taxi test of a technology demonstrator occurring recently.
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Defence Notes
Leonardo reports a rise above pre-pandemic levels
5th November 2021
Despite the pandemic limiting growth, particularly in regard to Aerostructures, Leonardo reports a rise above pre-pandemic levels.
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Defence Notes
Rheinmetall reports significant growth over Q3
5th November 2021
Rheinmetall reports a significant increase in earnings and margin over fiscal 2021, but predict semiconductor shortages may impact sales.
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Naval Warfare
USN orders post-delivery work on USS Vermont
5th November 2021
Post-delivery work on USS Vermont to be completed by May 2022.
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Naval Warfare
SEA takes full control of JSK Naval Support
5th November 2021
Cohort Group company SEA has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% of Canada-based JSK Naval Support for an undisclosed sum. SEA and Kaycom established …
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Air Warfare
Expal and Rafaut team up for airborne systems
5th November 2021
French and Spanish companies sign teaming agreement during FEINDEF.
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Defence Notes
Poland thinks big as it looks nervously east
5th November 2021
Proposed legislation would see Poland more than double the size of its army, as the country seeks to enhance its deterrence capabilities in relatively short time.
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Defence Helicopter
Israelis fine-tune King Stallion requirements
5th November 2021
Israel has FMS approval to buy new CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters — but certain important details still need to be defined.
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Defence Notes
UK exports, Harpoon dilemma and JADC2 (podcast)
5th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 44 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Air Warfare
US signals AMRAAM sale to Saudi Arabia
5th November 2021
Potential FMS of AIM-120 AMRAAM would enhance the Saudi arsenal to meet the threat of cross-border missile attacks from Iran-backed rebels in Yemen.
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Defence Notes
USN orders support for ram-air parachutes
5th November 2021
SSK Industries to provide critical safety items for ram-air parachutes used by SOF.
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Defence Notes
Pentagon report highlights China’s ambition to ‘fight and win wars’
5th November 2021
Strategic competition continue to heat up between China and the US, as the former prioritises developing a modern military with burgeoning nuclear warheads.
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Digital Battlespace
Australia extends terrestrial communications support
5th November 2021
Australia's leading telecom company has received a contract extension to provide communications support to the country's military.
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Air Warfare
NAVAIR orders Increment Three retrofits for Poseidon
4th November 2021
Work continues on the final increment in the development of the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SDL crunches Global Hawk data for South Korea
4th November 2021
US company to support imagery analysis and exploitation, aircrew training, mission results validation and target verification.
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Defence Notes
UK BAe 146 replacement plan cuts command support transport fleet in half
4th November 2021
The UK has released details of its RAF BAe 146 fleet replacement but will only acquire two aircraft instead of four.
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Naval Warfare
UK still weighing up future surface to surface missile options
4th November 2021
The UK RN is debating whether to procure an interim replacement for its Harpoon missiles or leave the capability unfilled until a new weapon can be brought into service.
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Defence Notes
Kazakhstan completes tests of modernised S-300PS
4th November 2021
Enhanced Kazakh SAM system will be transferred to air defence troops.
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Naval Warfare
Shipbuilders work at steady clip to meet ROKN requirements
4th November 2021
South Korea's navy is modernising with new vessels at a high tempo, but it is facing manpower shortfalls.
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