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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.
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Brazilian Congress to review constitution amendment to secure defence budget increase
An amendment to the Brazilian Constitution currently under discussion would permanently assign 2% of annual GDP to the defence budget, potentially cementing modernisation programmes for the country’s armed forces.
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.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IMDEX 2023: Saildrone ‘well equipped’ to support Asia-Pacific needs
3rd May 2023
Saildrone is aggressively scaling to meet global demand for its uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs).
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX 2023: Two more Shaldag Mk V interceptors arrive in the Philippines
3rd May 2023
In April, two more Israel Shipyards-built Shaldag Mk V fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) arrived in the Philippines.
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX 2023: Trio of naval programmes bolster Singaporean naval capabilities
3rd May 2023
The Singaporean Navy will be bolstered over the next decade with programmes for three new classes of vessels, including multi-role combat vessels, multi-mission ships and new submarines.
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX 2023: Italian PPA makes IMDEX debut
3rd May 2023
At IMDEX Asia 2023 in Singapore, the Italian Navy Pattugliatori Polivalenti d'Altura (PPA) class ship Francesco Morosini made its show debut.
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Naval Warfare
Anschütz showcases mine countermeasure system for Indonesian Navy at IMDEX
2nd May 2023
Anschütz is showcasing a mine countermeasure (MCM) suite designed and developed for the Indonesian Navy at IMDEX Asia 2023 in Singapore.
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX 2023: Rafael offers ships laser air defence capability with Naval Iron Beam development
2nd May 2023
Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is working to navalise the Iron Beam high-energy laser weapon giving ships another option to defeat incoming threats.
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Defence Notes
What is preventing the German defence industry from accelerating production?
2nd May 2023
Although Germany has announced investments in its manufacturing capacities and reduced regulatory barriers, there are still challenges to be overcome.
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Air Warfare
US approves sale of guided rocket kits to UK
1st May 2023
The US has approved the sale to the UK of APKWS-II guided rocket kits.
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Naval Warfare
Hanwha Group’s acquisition of shipbuilder DSME is approved
1st May 2023
South Korea's naval shipbuilding industry has received a shakeup, with regulatory authorities green-lighting Hanwha's acquisition of debt-ridden DSME.
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Air Warfare
Taiwanese JHMCS undergoes operational trials on F-16s
28th April 2023
Operational test work on the JHMCS will go towards establishing procedures and standards for the wider ROCAF F-16 community.
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Defence Notes
Dramatic changes in store for ADF after Defence Strategic Review is released
26th April 2023
There are no major surprises in the Defence Strategic Review, but it presages a major change of direction for Australia's military and approach to defence.
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Naval Warfare
Israel marks milestone for Sa'ar 6 corvette fleet
25th April 2023
The Israeli Navy has declared its fleet of newly built Sa'ar 6 corvettes operational, with three having entered service.
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Defence Notes
How integration of multiple sensors can enhance US missile defence
24th April 2023
The Pentagon is working on designing, developing and delivering capabilities to the armed services to enable them to counter ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missiles.
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Defence Notes
BAE Systems harnesses strategic chaos to speed up defence planning
24th April 2023
BAE Systems FAST Labs has been contracted by DARPA to develop an autonomy-based system to assist with defence operational planning.
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin multirole satellite passes testing milestone
22nd April 2023
Lockheed Martin's LM 400 mid-sized satellite has successfully completed electromagnetic interference and compatibility testing. This ensures that signals from the satellite bus components will not …
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Digital Battlespace
Elettronica joins space race with first electronic warfare satellite payload
21st April 2023
Italy's Elettronica has successfully orbited its first space-based electronic warfare payload to track terrestrial RF signals.
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Defence Notes
Slovakia confirms delivery of MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine, takes more Leopard tanks
21st April 2023
Slovakia has handed over all its available MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine and continues to take delivery of Leopard 2 tanks from Germany.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force completes latest AMRAAM missile configuration audit
20th April 2023
The AIM-120D-3 advanced medium range air-to-air missile features modernised hardware, including 15 upgraded circuit cards developed with model-based systems engineering initiatives.
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Naval Warfare
Anadolu showcases Turkiye's indigenous endeavours, but will its drone carrier concept take off?
20th April 2023
In April, Turkey commissioned TCG Anadolu, the country's future drone-carrying amphibious assault ship, highlighting the capabilities of its indigenous defence industry.
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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]()
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
