Defence Notes
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
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.
Defence Notes
Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.
Digital Battlespace
US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) satellites are intended to provide early warning of missile launches from any location worldwide and new ground stations will result in expanded coverage of critical missile warning.
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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
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UK and France target 2030 for future cruise missile, seek commonality on future fighter weapons
15th March 2023
The UK and France aim to deliver a new cruise missile in 2030 as part of the MBDA-led Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) project.
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Naval Warfare
TMKS seeks to leverage Wismar shipyard for F127 bid
14th March 2023
German shipbuilder TKMS plans to leverage its new Wismar shipyard for its proposal for the F127 anti-air warfare frigates for the German Navy, using the proven MEKO family design.
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Air Warfare
Australia donates two PAC-750 aircraft to PNG
13th March 2023
Australia is donating a pair of PAC-750 XSTOL aircraft to Papua New Guinea.
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Naval Warfare
Political shifts and threat developments drive Sweden to look for larger ships
13th March 2023
Due to political and technological threat developments, Sweden is seeking larger ships with different capabilities. Saab may build the hulls abroad, but nonetheless, fitting out and integration will still occur in Sweden.
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Air Warfare
Raytheon Technologies powers Japan’s defence upgrade with innovative counter-strike and air dominance solutions (Studio)
13th March 2023
Raytheon Technologies aims to upgrade the counter-strike and air dominance capabilities of Japan and other Asia-Pacific partners in light of a challenging security environment.
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group eyes Gowind opportunities and hopes to close Romania deal
10th March 2023
The Gowind-class corvette has seen success on the export market, and Naval Group is hoping for more deals.
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Defence Notes
China's multi-domain warfare concept could outpace US JADC2, warns ex-general
9th March 2023
China's Multi-Domain Precision Warfare project is aiming to disrupt US networks, and could outpace the Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative. A retired US Army general explains what the Pentagon is doing about it.
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Naval Warfare
Germany highlights AI and uncrewed systems in mistakenly released naval force structure plans
8th March 2023
On March 5, the German Armed Forces published and later deleted a 'Force Structure Goals 2035+' on its website, offering glimpses into Berlin's naval planning.
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Land Warfare
Senior UK general says Ukraine war lessons should reshape defence priorities
8th March 2023
The UK's Assistant Chief of the General Staff has called for a re-focus on core ground combat capabilities and boots on the ground for the British Army.
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Defence Notes
How artificial intelligence can threaten military readiness
8th March 2023
Although AI provides several operational benefits in the defence arena, it can also put armed forces in risky situations.
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Naval Warfare
Kongsberg provides propulsion for Philippine patrol vessels
7th March 2023
Kongsberg will supply six sets of Controllable Pitch Propeller systems to Hyundai Heavy Industries for Philippine Navy OPVs.
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Land Warfare
Oshkosh challenges US Army's JLTV contract decision with GAO protest
7th March 2023
According to an analysis by Shephard Defence Insight, AM General’s bid could have reduced the JLTV unit cost by as much as $30,000.
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Defence Notes
China resolutely prioritises defence in 2023 budget
7th March 2023
Even though China's economy is facing dire challenges, there is no let-up in funding being allocated to the PLA.
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Naval Warfare
DriX USV to take part in Middle East naval exercise
6th March 2023
IMX 23 is set to be one of the largest uncrewed naval exercises conducted in the Middle East this year.
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Land Warfare
No plans for UK to send more tanks to Ukraine, despite reports of doubling contribution
6th March 2023
The UK has so far pledged to donate 14 Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine.
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon satellite network will help track hypersonic threats
3rd March 2023
Raytheon Technologies has received an award worth over $250 million to design, develop and deliver a seven-vehicle networked missile tracking satellite constellation from the US Space Development …
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Naval Warfare
BAE delivering Type 26 frigate Maritime Indirect Fire Systems
3rd March 2023
BAE is on contract to build eight Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy.
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Defence Notes
Gulf States continue to forge defence industry partnerships, boosting autonomy and economic diversification
3rd March 2023
Gulf states are shoring up their defence industrial bases and forging deeper partnerships with traditional Western primes.
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Land Warfare
British Army seeks new bridge demolition capabilities
2nd March 2023
The project will explore using uncrewed devices to place charges at critical locations, among other areas.
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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
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US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
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SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America
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![Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth]()
Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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![Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic]()
Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
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![US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts]()
US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
