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Tata to build Rafale fuselages in India as Dassault ramps up global production
New Hyderabad facility will host the first overseas Rafale fuselage line, as India looks to bolster its aerospace ecosystem and align with long-term AMCA goals.
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What role could holographic and 3D capabilities play in the warfare of tomorrow
Holographic and 3D technologies have been lauded by some for their ability to provide technical and operational advantages for military training and planning. But is the hype truly justified?
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Unfolding the Golden Dome for America: Seven things you should know about the programme
Shephard talked to multiple experts about the most pressing concerns and considerations regarding the air defence system advocated by President Trump.
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Industry welcomes UK Strategic Defence Review, but pressure remains on future defence investment plans
While industry reception to the SDR has been positive, questions still remain from analyst and trade associations about what this could mean for future investment and the future UK Defence Industrial Strategy.
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
Combat-tested technology is being reshaped to counter A2/AD threats, reduce reliance on GPS and enable faster, more autonomous targeting in complex environments. In this special podcast, experts explain how the evolving threat landscape is shaping next-generation strike capabilities.
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Saab and Helsing hail world-first as Gripen E aircraft flies with ‘Centaur’ AI agent
The flights, which pitted an AI-integrated Gripen E against a Gripen D in a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat scenario, marks a major milestone for Saab’s Project Beyond which looks to modernise the Gripen E platform.
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2018: Naval Group produces another sub concept with SMX 31
23rd October 2018
Ever keen to demonstrate new ideas in the maritime domain, Naval Group took the opportunity on the opening day of Euronaval in Paris to highlight …
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Military Logistics
US Army looks to predictive maintenance project
23rd October 2018
The US Army is seeking to improve equipment availability and fleet readiness across the force through a predictive tool or process that will reduce equipment …
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Defence Notes
Endless trucks to dirty laundry: NATO exercises big in every way
23rd October 2018
NATO's biggest military exercises since the end of the Cold War, dubbed Trident Juncture 18, take place in Norway from October 25 to November 7 …
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Digital Battlespace
Euronaval 2018: Thales introduces new naval radar
23rd October 2018
Thales has launched a new multi-mission 4D AESA radar for small naval platforms at Euronaval 2018 in Paris. The new NS50 will complement the NS100 …
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Euronaval 2018: Spectre of Russian, Chinese expansion looms over naval planners
23rd October 2018
The twin spectres of China and Russia formed a regularly invoked backdrop to proceedings at the Euronaval conference on 22 October, as senior European naval …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin’s LRDR achieves technical milestone
22nd October 2018
Lockheed Martin’s Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) has completed a closed loop satellite track with tactical hardware and software, the company announced on 16 October.The …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2018: RN issues caution to politicos on HMS Queen Elizabeth
22nd October 2018
As HMS Queen Elizabeth goes full steam ahead with its sea trials a senior Royal Navy official urged caution to politicians keen to utilise the …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval 2018: France marches on with naval ambitions
22nd October 2018
With France's military embarking on a series of modernisation programmes the naval service has its focus on providing for its future requirements under a variety …
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Defence Notes
Germany urges joint European stance on Saudi arms exports
22nd October 2018
European nations should take a joint stance on whether to halt arms exports to Saudi Arabia over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, German Economy …
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Military Logistics
AG600 makes its first water flight
22nd October 2018
The AG600 amphibian aircraft from the China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company (CAIGA) performed its first official water take-off and landing in Jingmen, Hubei Province …
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Defence Notes
US, South Korea suspend additional military exercise
19th October 2018
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and his South Korean counterpart Jeong Kyeong-doo have cancelled the ‘Vigilant Ace’ military exercise that was slated for December, a …
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Four injured in helicopter accident on French assault ship
19th October 2018
Four French marines were injured in an accident involving a helicopter on an assault ship in the North Sea, the armed forces said Friday. The …
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Naval Warfare
Opinion: Royal Navy navigates icy waters
19th October 2018
The annual UK party political conference season is over. An opportunity for politicians to make promises they know they’ll never have to keep and ministers …
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Naval Warfare
China, SE Asia to hold maritime drill to ease tensions
19th October 2018
China and Southeast Asian states will hold their first joint maritime exercises next week, officials said Friday, in a move aimed at easing tensions but …
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Naval Warfare
BMT to support Thailand’s submarine programme
19th October 2018
BMT has received a contract to support the Royal Thai Navy’s (RTN) new Midget submarine programme, the company announced on 17 October. Under the contract, …
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Defence Notes
Arms transferred from Russia to rebel-held east Ukraine: watchdog
18th October 2018
An independent watchdog on Thursday told AFP it had seen weapons being transported from Russia to rebel-held areas of eastern Ukraine over the last week, …
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Defence Notes
Five Czech soldiers wounded in Afghanistan attack: ministry
18th October 2018
Five Czech soldiers have been injured in an attack in Afghanistan only two months after three others were killed, the Czech defence ministry said on …
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Military Logistics
Naval support ships forge ahead in Asia-Pacific
18th October 2018
There is considerable activity around Asia-Pacific in terms of building new support ships and tankers as navies enhance their ability to support their fleets farther …
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Naval Warfare
F-35 makes first SRVL on HMS Queen Elizabeth
18th October 2018
The first shipborne rolling vertical landing (SRVL) has been carried out by an F-35 Lightning fighter jet onboard the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier, HMS …
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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Tata to build Rafale fuselages in India as Dassault ramps up global production
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Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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What role could holographic and 3D capabilities play in the warfare of tomorrow
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![Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)]()
Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![Tata to build Rafale fuselages in India as Dassault ramps up global production]()
Tata to build Rafale fuselages in India as Dassault ramps up global production
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![What role could holographic and 3D capabilities play in the warfare of tomorrow]()
What role could holographic and 3D capabilities play in the warfare of tomorrow
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Billions of pounds earmarked for new munitions factories and submarine expansion ahead of UK Strategic Defence Review
