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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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Military Logistics
First RAF Typhoon undergoes major BAE Systems maintenance
5th December 2012
BAE Systems has announced that it has completed the first ever ‘major’ maintenance on a Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon aircraft, after the aircraft had …
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Naval Warfare
Additional Paveway IV bombs for UK MoD
4th December 2012
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a £25 million contract to Raytheon UK for additional Paveway IV precision-guided bombs, it was announced on …
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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC 2012: Development of severe trauma simulation kits complete
3rd December 2012
Severe trauma prosthetics manufacturer Simetri has completed production of simulation kits ready to be delivered to the US Army. A total of 91 kits are …
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Naval Warfare
Thales wins Netherlands Goalkeeper modification contract
29th November 2012
Thales is to update the Goalkeeper Close-In Weapon Systems of the Royal Netherlands Navy under a new contract signed between the Netherland’s Ministry of Defence …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems to supply additional AGS to US Navy
29th November 2012
BAE Systems will deliver two more Advanced Gun Systems (AGS) to the US Navy under an $80.3 million modification contract award announced on 28 November. …
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Naval Warfare
Northrop Grumman to support Canadian navigation systems
26th November 2012
Northrop Grumman will provide in-service support for the MK-49 inertial navigation systems and navigation data distribution systems fielded aboard surface ships and submarines of the …
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Defence Notes
Germany takes delivery of MANTIS air defence system
26th November 2012
Rheinmetall has announced the formal delivery of the MANTIS air defence system to the German Air Force during a ceremony in Husum, Germany, home of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Alion awarded US NSWC contract
16th November 2012
Alion Science and Technology has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the US Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) …
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Defence Notes
Saab extends UK defence presence
15th November 2012
Saab plans to extend its presence in the UK by heading its European and Middle Eastern business in London as of 1 January 2013. This …
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Naval Warfare
Boeing advances F/A-18E, F-15E training simulation
15th November 2012
Boeing is working on a three-year contract with the US Air Force Research Laboratory to adapt innovative training technologies for the F-15E Eagle and the …
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Land Warfare
Airshow China: CASIC showcases air defence weapons
15th November 2012
The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) used Airshow China to trumpet its air defence credentials, displaying a range of systems, including the FD-2000 …
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Military Logistics
Saudi Arabia seeks C-130J-30, KC-130J aircraft
13th November 2012
Saudi Arabia is seeking to buy C-130J-30 and KC-130J aircraft from the US government in a foreign military sale (FMS) at an estimated cost of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
BAE Systems QF-4 programme milestone reached
12th November 2012
BAE Systems has announced the successful conversion of its 300th F-4 Phantom fighter jet into an unmanned flying drone for the US Air Force (USAF). …
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Naval Warfare
Canadian Navy enhances mine detection capabilities
7th November 2012
The Canadian government has awarded a contract to MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates (MDA) to provide mission critical systems to support mine detection missions and route …
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Military Logistics
Saab to support Swedish Gripen
5th November 2012
Saab will conduct support and maintenance work for the Swedish Armed Forces’ Gripen aircraft under an order received from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon wins Ship Self-Defense System contract
5th November 2012
Raytheon will continue the development, test and integration of the Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) for the US Navy under a contract announced on 5 November. …
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Naval Warfare
Inmarsat to enhance Canadian Navy’s communications
5th November 2012
Inmarsat has announced that its FleetBroadband and new Assured Access service will be deployed to the Canadian Navy under a Shared Services Canada (SSC) contract, …
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Naval Warfare
Honeywell wins logistics and maintenance contract
2nd November 2012
Honeywell will continue to provide logistics support for auxiliary power units (APUs) for the global aircraft fleet of F/A-18 A-G (including F/A-18 Australian F/G models), …
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Military Logistics
RAAF receives 6th C-17 aircraft
2nd November 2012
Boeing has delivered the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) sixth C-17 Globemaster III aircraft five months after the contract signing in June. The airlifter will …
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