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.
26th October 2021
Nine-month financials reflect ‘high activity level in the defence business’ for Saab.
26th October 2021
Advanced heat-seeking air-to-air missile to equip RAF Typhoons in 2022 and RAF/RN F-35s in 2024.
26th October 2021
US Army awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the replacement of JASSM Control Actuation System.
26th October 2021
Amidst delays in Australia's Arafura-class OPVs, the interim capability of the Evolved Cape class becomes even more paramount.
25th October 2021
To resupply naval bases in its southwest archipelago, Japan is building two coastal tankers.
25th October 2021
The contract in the UK for the provision of strategic sealift capability expires at the end of 2024.
25th October 2021
RN Wildcat helicopters can carry up to 20 Martlet missiles for use against stationary and moving targets.
25th October 2021
Kongsberg confirms order to arm Norwegian F-35s with the multirole variant of the Naval Strike Missile.
25th October 2021
NATO secretary general announced the launch of two NATO initiatives on 22 October, the Innovation Fund and DIANA.
25th October 2021
Latest flight campaign reflects DoD priority to field hypersonic weapons by the mid-2020s.
25th October 2021
The Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office embodies a focused and targeted approach across the US armed services to develop a toolkit of solutions.
25th October 2021
ELTA has announced its Scorpius T training system is in use at the multi-national training exercise, Blue Flag.
23rd October 2021
Sidewinder-Byte has a ruggedised modular/open architecture design compliant with MOSA standards and an unlimited deployment capability.
22nd October 2021
Nammo looks set to experiment with ramjet technology at higher altitude, made possible by new testing facilities.
22nd October 2021
AESA radar is ready for integration by Naval Group aboard FDI frigates.
22nd October 2021
The RN’s oldest frigate has trialled some of the service’s latest technologies at sea.
22nd October 2021
GM Defense has developed a battery pack that offers the flexibility to use pouch cells stacked either vertically or horizontally. It also allows vehicles to be built in multiple configurations and offers an upgrade path for legacy GM Defense vehicles.
22nd October 2021
Welcome to Episode 42 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
22nd October 2021
New facility in Fort Bliss focuses on assembling Patriot power plant.