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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.
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.
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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Naval Warfare
Anson submarine build affected by Audacious issues
2nd March 2020
The delivery schedule of Anson, as the fifth of the seven-boat Astute class of submarines due to enter service with the UK Royal Navy, has been impacted …
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Naval Warfare
RFA Fort Victoria completes maintenance survey
2nd March 2020
Cammell Laird has completed a maintenance check on Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessel Fort Victoria at its dry dock facility in Birkenhead. The 30-year special …
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Naval Warfare
Huntington Ingalls delivers Tripoli to USN
2nd March 2020
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) delivered the America-class amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) to the US Navy in a ceremony at its shipyard in Pascagoula, …
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Naval Warfare
German yard is favourite to build Bulgarian patrol ships
2nd March 2020
Germany-based Lürssen is set to be awarded a contract to supply two multifunctional modular patrol vessels to the Bulgarian Navy, following the recommendation of a government …
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Naval Warfare
USN shines a light on laser incident in Pacific
2nd March 2020
The US Navy claimed on 28 February that one of its maritime patrol aircraft has been targeted by a laser fired from a Chinese destroyer. …
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri launches first-of-class corvette for Qatar
2nd March 2020
Fincantieri has launched of the first of four new multirole corvettes for the Qatari Emiri Navy (QEN). The ‘technical launch’ of Al Zubarah took place …
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Naval Warfare
Thales UK sonar systems for Dreadnought
28th February 2020
Thales UK has received a £330 million contract to provide the sonar system for the Royal Navy’s Dreadnought submarines, the UK Ministry of Defence announced …
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Naval Warfare
RAN completes Air Warfare Destroyer programme
28th February 2020
The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN's) final Air Warfare Destroyer, NUSHIP Sydney, has been officially handed over to the Australian Department of Defence (DoD). Sydney is the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
RAAF’s unmanned plans face double jeopardy
28th February 2020
Beads of sweat may be appearing on the brows of top RAAF officials and bean-counters, given the news that the USN is suspending acquisition of …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell not conceding defeat on Israeli V-22 deal
28th February 2020
Manufacturer Bell-Boeing will continue to push for an export order of the V-22 Osprey from Israel despite political uncertainty and funding shortages casting major doubts over …
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Defence Notes
US focus stays on Chinese, Russian strategic threats
28th February 2020
China is still the main concern for the US DoD when assessing global threats, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper reminded senators in testimony on 26 February. …
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Naval Warfare
France and Italy sign naval agreement
28th February 2020
France and Italy have signed an intergovernmental agreement that reaffirms support for the Naviris joint venture. Naviris is a 50/50 joint venture of France’s Naval …
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Defence Notes
Industry at odds on Canada’s Future Fighter delay
28th February 2020
Two of the three industry competitors involved in Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) have said they did not ask decision-makers for an RfP submission …
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: LTAMDS milestone, Defiant test flight, and coronavirus concerns
28th February 2020
Welcome to Episode 8 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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Naval Warfare
Russia tests Tsirkon hypersonic missile in Barents Sea
28th February 2020
The Russian Navy frigate Admiral Gorshkov has test-fired the Tsirkon hypersonic missile for the first time in the Barents Sea, TASS reported on 27 February. …
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Defence Notes
Piaggio Aerospace up for sale
27th February 2020
Piaggio Aerospace is seeking a buyer for its Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation businesses. The two businesses, which operate under the Piaggio Aerospace brand, …
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Air Warfare
Nova Norway awarded contract for NH90 support
27th February 2020
Nova Systems Norway has received a £13 million (€15 million) contract from the Norwegian Armed Forces to provide NH90 maritime helicopter support services. The contract …
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Naval Warfare
MoD fiscal black hole continues to threaten equipment plans
27th February 2020
With the ink still drying on the UK MoD’s newly released Defence Equipment Plan, the National Audit Office’s (NAO’s) stinging analysis of the MoD’s financial …
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Air Warfare
UAE orders Sniper ATP
27th February 2020
The United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence (AFAD) has ordered Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) from Lockheed Martin, the company announced on 26 …
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