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Air Warfare
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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Canada unveils Defence Renewal Strategy
10th October 2013
The Canadian Ministry of National Defence has launched an initiative to maintain operational capability and readiness by streamlining business processes and reducing overhead costs within …
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MBDA makes Australia hub of Asia Pacific growth
9th October 2013
MBDA has opened an office in Canberra, making Australia the centre of its targeted growth in the Asia Pacific region. The company is looking at …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon adds moving-target capability to Tomahawk
8th October 2013
An advanced Electronic Support Measure (ESM) seeker for the Block IV Tomahawk missile has completed a successful field trial, as part of Raytheon’s programme to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Watchkeeper receives MAA approval
7th October 2013
The WK450 Watchkeeper UAV design has finally received certification from the UK’s Military Aviation Authority (MAA), Thales UK has announced. According to Thales, which manufactures …
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Defence Notes
Allen-Vanguard to train Azerbaijan Navy EOD Unit
7th October 2013
Allen-Vanguard International will provide EOD/IEDD, Diving and Instructor Training to the Azerbaijan Navy EOD Unit (AZE Unit) under a new contract awarded by NSWC-Indian Head. …
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Naval Warfare
New Zealand selects Sea Ceptor for ANZAC Frigate upgrade
7th October 2013
MBDA’s Sea Ceptor has been selected by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) as the Local Area Air Defence (LAAD) system for the Royal …
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Digital Battlespace
RAF considers Tornado simulator extension
7th October 2013
As the RAF’s GR-4 Tornado simulator celebrates ten years in service, military and industry are considering ways to extend the life of the system to …
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Defence Notes
Poland consolidates defence industry
4th October 2013
The Polish government has announced the establishment of Poland Armaments Group in an effort to strengthen its defence industry. Under the plan, major state-owned defence …
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin, Pilatus Aircraft team for AIR 5428
3rd October 2013
A new team is in the running for the Australian Defence Force’s AIR 5428 pilot training system (PTS) programme, with the announcement that Lockheed Martin …
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Land Warfare
Turkey selects Chinese missile defence system
2nd October 2013
In an unexpected move, Turkey has selected a Chinese firm as the preferred bidder for its Turkish Long Range Air and Missile Defence System (T-LORAMIDS) …
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Defence Notes
US market remains challenging for Qinetiq
1st October 2013
Qinetiq’s US divisions are suffering from a reduced US defence budget, and the impact of sequestration remains uncertain, the company has stated. As a result, Qinetiq is …
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Naval Warfare
Israel Navy signs for Super Dvora fast patrol boats
30th September 2013
Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Ramta division will supply three Super Dvora Mk 3 fast patrol boats to the Israel Navy under a new contract announced …
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Naval Warfare
Griffin missile tested for maritime protection capabilities
27th September 2013
The Griffin missile has successfully engaged fast-moving small boats from various platforms in a series of tests to demonstrate the missile’s application to the maritime …
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Defence Helicopter
Helitech 2013: Eurocopter looks to consolidate US position
25th September 2013
The establishment of an AS350 Ecureuil line at its Columbus, Mississippi, facility will help strengthen Eurocopter’s position in the US, according to a key executive. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
High five for Phantom Eye
20th September 2013
Boeing Phantom Works has conducted the fifth flight test of its Phantom Eye HALE demonstrator, which saw the UAV reach an altitude of 28,000ft. The …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon-made SM-3 missile finds ballistic target
19th September 2013
The US Navy has conducted a Missile Defense Agency test that saw two Standard Missile-3 Block IBs consecutively launched from the USS Lake Erie against …
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Naval Warfare
FREMM frigate Provence ready for outfitting
19th September 2013
The fourth Aquitaine-class FREMM frigate to be built by DCNS for the French Navy has been floated out of its building dock at the Lorient …
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Defence Notes
NATO ARRC to use NSC synthetic training systems
18th September 2013
NSC simulation trainers will provide synthetic ‘eyes in the sky’ for NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) training serials under a new arrangement announced on …
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Dutch MoD announces sale of Joint Support Ship
18th September 2013
The Royal Netherlands Navy’s Joint Support Ship (JSS) Karel Doorman will be sold before commissioning and replaced by a smaller and cheaper supply ship as …
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system]()
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?]()
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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![Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system]()
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
