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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.
Digital Battlespace
US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) satellites are intended to provide early warning of missile launches from any location worldwide and new ground stations will result in expanded coverage of critical missile warning.
Air Warfare
Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
The US and Czech Republic have pledged different support packages, with the latter agreeing to jointly open a new F-16 training centre in partnership with a ‘coalition of the willing’.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
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Naval Warfare
Up-close with Leonardo's LIONFISH® (Sponsored video)
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.
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Naval Warfare
Leonardo’s LIONFISH® family targets the future (Sponsored)
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.
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Naval Warfare
Delays hit Walrus replacement programme
3rd November 2021
A working group will establish how the Netherlands' Walrus-class boats can be kept in service for longer.
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Air Warfare
India gives green light for Do 228 upgrade and light helicopter procurement
3rd November 2021
Hindustan Aeronautics will upgrade Indian maritime patrol aircraft and provide LUH rotary-wing platforms.
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Defence Notes
Watchdog suggests changes to DoD acquisition process
3rd November 2021
The US Government Accountability Office has released a report criticising US defence procurement as ‘inefficient, cumbersome, and bureaucratic’.
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Defence Notes
Patria reports surge in orders
3rd November 2021
Pre-tax profits and order backlog blossom for Patria in the first nine months of the year, as the Finnish group eyes domestic and European opportunities.
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Land Warfare
Defence Insight - All about the Ajax
3rd November 2021
The Ajax family of tracked vehicles is being procured by the UK MoD to replace the remaining legacy Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR(T)) in service with the British Army.
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Defence Notes
Av-Comm joins competition for Australian SATCOM solution
2nd November 2021
Av-Comm has joined Lockheed Martin’s team for JP9102 proposal.
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Land Warfare
Nigerian Army ready to deploy 60 newly acquired APCs
2nd November 2021
Nigerian Federal Government acquired new armoured personnel carriers for counter-insurgency operations.
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Defence Notes
British Army in the crosshairs as difficult choices confront new CDS (Opinion)
2nd November 2021
Admiral Sir Tony Radikin will take the reins as the new Chief of the Defence Staff on 30 November — while there are some reasons to be positive about the future, he must also juggle some potentially tricky priorities.
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Defence Notes
GSOF panel takes note of Russian danger
2nd November 2021
Speakers at the GSOF Symposium in Warsaw took note of the threat posed by Poland’s eastern neighbour.
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon integrates mid-course and terminal guidance for Maritime Strike Tomahawk
2nd November 2021
Raytheon obtains Tomahawk Block Va contract modification from NAVAIR.
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Naval Warfare
Greece goes Dutch for more ships
2nd November 2021
A possible sale of Dutch frigates and minehunters to Greece would build on the previously announced deal with France for three new frigates.
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Naval Warfare
Five USN ship classes to undergo maintenance
2nd November 2021
Fincantieri Marine Systems is among three companies picked by the USN for ship repair, maintenance and modernisation of ships based at Mayport.
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Air Warfare
Xian continues to develop and build aircraft in China
2nd November 2021
Xian is again flight testing an AEW aircraft for Chinese carrier operations, while production of Y-20 transport and tanker aircraft continues apace.
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Air Warfare
China’s stealth carrier fighter makes maiden flight
2nd November 2021
China's military aviation industry continues to pump out new aircraft, including the long-expected appearance of a carrier stealth fighter.
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Air Warfare
US DoD selects Raytheon for AIM-9X system improvement
1st November 2021
The US DoD has contracted Raytheon to provide support and development work for its air-to-air missile, AIM-9X.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USAF issues three UAS contract modifications
1st November 2021
Northrop Grumman benefits from a burst of RQ-4B and MQ-4C contract activity.
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Defence Notes
Dstl presents telexistence technologies to reduce personnel risk
1st November 2021
A DASA event showed the potential and advantages of telexistence technologies in hazardous environments.
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![Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic]()
Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
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![US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts]()
US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
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![SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America]()
SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America
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![Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025]()
Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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![Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic]()
Ukraine to receive more F-16 spares and training support from the US and Czech Republic
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![US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts]()
US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts
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![SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America]()
SOF Week 2025: Kraken Technology group debuts K3 Scout USV in North America
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![Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025]()
Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
