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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
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Autonomous Mine Hunting: Embracing the Future of MCM (Studio)
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Vietnam receives first batch of Yak-130s
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Vietnam appears on course to receive all its Yak-130 aircraft by the end of 2021.
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US Navy contracts RE2 Robotics to join project CLAMS
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RE2 Robotics joins US Navy effort to develop a control system to improve UUV manipulation capabilities.
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HPB-1900 craft surpasses RN speed requirements
16th November 2021
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US, UK condemn Russian anti-satellite missile test
16th November 2021
US Space Command (USSPACECOM) has stated that Russia conducted a test of a direct-ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) missile against its own Cosmos 1408 satellite.
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Air Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2021: UAE extends breadth of UAV capabilities
16th November 2021
The UAE defence industry displayed new UAVs and guided munitions at the Dubai Airshow this year.
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Dubai Air Show 2021: Kuwaiti H225M problems are resolved, says Airbus
16th November 2021
Airbus says that technical problems with Kuwait-bound H225Ms, identified in early 2020, have been overcome.
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Air Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2021: Halcon guidance kits may be destined for Super Tucano
16th November 2021
UAE-made precision-guidance kits could be installed on the Super Tucano under a collaboration agreement between Halcon and Embraer.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy christens newest Spearhead-class ship
16th November 2021
Flexibility of USNS Apalachicola will allow support for a wide range of operations.
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Naval Warfare
Australia commissions second tanker
15th November 2021
Australia's second and final AOR from Navantia has entered service.
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Air Warfare
Thai army is developing a MALE UCAV
15th November 2021
Thailand is developing an indigenous armed UAV, with the first system due to be handed over in 2022.
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Air Warfare
Elbit Systems demonstrates UAV swarm capability to Dutch Army
15th November 2021
Elbit Systems has performed a demonstration of its UAV swarm capabilities to the Dutch Army in Northern Israel.
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Air Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2021: UAC makes gambits with Checkmate
15th November 2021
United Aircraft Corporation displays the Checkmate light tactical aircraft at Dubai Airshow, with an interesting engine choice and manned-unmanned teaming on the horizon.
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Naval Warfare
GE Power Conversion gains US Navy IDIQ contract
15th November 2021
GE Power Conversion wins its third contract from US Navy Military Sealift Command.
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Air Warfare
Northrop Grumman modernises US ICBM system
15th November 2021
Northrop Grumman has achieved a key manufacturing milestone in the process of modernising the US’ ICBM systems.
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2021: GAL and Sanad seal engine servicing partnership
15th November 2021
Aircraft engine servicing partnership in UAE includes Trent 772B that powers the A330 MRTT.
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Air Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2021: GA-ASI adds Optix capability to STARE ISR suite
15th November 2021
New Optix element plugs in AI analysis of maritime moving map data to UAS-based STARE ISR capability.
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2021: Elbit sets up UAE-based subsidiary
15th November 2021
Normalised relations between Israel and the UAE have enabled Elbit to take a hitherto unimaginable step.
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2021: Tawazun deepens involvement with Marakeb
15th November 2021
The investment arm of UAE defence acquisition authority Tawazun now owns 50% of autonomous systems specialist Marakeb Technologies.
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
