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.
Developed by France, Spain and Germany, the European 6th-generation combat air programme is progressing apace with new milestones expected by next year after delays to the programme.
The new US administration has introduced or outlined plans for substantial change across the Department of Defence (DoD) and its branches. Several branch heads faced up to Senate Committees to outline needs and challenges.
The UK Strategic Defence Review, which was anticipated to be published by mid-2025, has been given a more definitive release date by the report’s lead reviewer.
Given the geopolitical gravity, analysts have said the defence and security agreement established falls short of what is needed for future UK-EU co-operation.
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
5th November 2021
Australia's leading telecom company has received a contract extension to provide communications support to the country's military.
4th November 2021
Work continues on the final increment in the development of the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft.
4th November 2021
US company to support imagery analysis and exploitation, aircrew training, mission results validation and target verification.
4th November 2021
The UK has released details of its RAF BAe 146 fleet replacement but will only acquire two aircraft instead of four.
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.
4th November 2021
Enhanced Kazakh SAM system will be transferred to air defence troops.
4th November 2021
South Korea's navy is modernising with new vessels at a high tempo, but it is facing manpower shortfalls.
4th November 2021
A South Korean firm has emerged triumphant in a two-horse race to develop a new close-in weapon system for the South Korean navy.
3rd November 2021
The Indian Navy should commission its first Visakhapatnam-class destroyer shortly after it was handed over by its shipbuilder.
3rd November 2021
Talium will facilitate the planning of complex missions with multiple aircraft, says Indra.
3rd November 2021
Patria engages with Finnish-German research project on cooperation between crewed aircraft and UAVs.
3rd November 2021
Northrop Grumman reports lower Q3 sales on various USAF programmes.
3rd November 2021
Completion of builder’s trials for new LPD paves the way for acceptance trials by the end of 2021.
3rd November 2021
It seems that the UK has maintained its presence in the top 10 global defence exporters worldwide — but it remains to be seen whether this will continue after COVID-19 and post-Brexit.
3rd November 2021
Drawing on the experience gained in the small- and medium-calibre sector and with an eye on technological evolution, Leonardo has developed the LIONFISH® family. Watch the video now.
3rd November 2021
Modular, common architecture, compactness, and lightweight: these are the key features of LIONFISH®, the new family of small-calibre remotely controlled naval turrets developed and produced by Leonardo.
3rd November 2021
A working group will establish how the Netherlands' Walrus-class boats can be kept in service for longer.
3rd November 2021
Hindustan Aeronautics will upgrade Indian maritime patrol aircraft and provide LUH rotary-wing platforms.
3rd November 2021
The US Government Accountability Office has released a report criticising US defence procurement as ‘inefficient, cumbersome, and bureaucratic’.