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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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Air Warfare
USAF awards $1.5 billion engine contract for F-15EX fleet
1st November 2021
General Electric has been awarded a $1.5 billion contract to provide their F110-GE-129 engines for the planned F-15EX fleet.
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Training
Ascent obtains additional UK flight training contract
1st November 2021
Second ‘uplift’ contract under MFTS includes more Texan trainers and simulators.
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Defence Notes
World Defense Show Opens Registration for Trade Visitors (Sponsored)
1st November 2021
Opportunities at the heart of the global defense industry are now a only few clicks away!
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Air Warfare
Japan receives its first KC-46A
1st November 2021
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force becomes the first non-US recipient of the KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
UK sells fleet auxiliaries to Egypt
1st November 2021
The deal is the first time the UK has sold ships to Egypt for over three decades.
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Defence Notes
Researchers address future of missile electrical power
31st October 2021
Could sodium cells or fuel cell stacks provide missile electrical power during flight, instead of thermal batteries?
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Defence Notes
Agni-V ICBM joins the Indian arsenal
30th October 2021
India can now boast an ICBM amongst its missile arsenal as worries continue over border tensions with China.
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Air Warfare
Easy Aerial releases new range of UAV ground stations
29th October 2021
Easy Aerial has released its new drone-in-a-box solution, the Easy Guard Vehicle range.
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Defence Helicopter
Peru receives overhauled Mi-17 helicopters
29th October 2021
The Peruvian Air Force has received six overhauled Mi-17-1V military transport helicopters.
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Digital Battlespace
Swedish government authorises GlobalEye purchase
29th October 2021
Sweden is replacing its Saab 340s with GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Is USSOCOM missing a trick with semi-submersibles?
29th October 2021
Semi-submersible craft could present opportunities for USSOCOM in covert operations.
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Naval Warfare
Russian Pacific Fleet welcomes third Project 636.3 submarine
29th October 2021
The Improved Kilo-II class submarine Magadan has been commissioned into the Russian Pacific Fleet.
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Naval Warfare
Rolls-Royce opens USN support facility
29th October 2021
Rolls-Royce completes new waterjet MRO facility while it reports increased demand for work related to Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) vessels.
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri delivers first corvette for Qatar
29th October 2021
Fincantieri has received a major contract from Qatar that included the four corvettes and other vessels in 2016.
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Naval Warfare
Norway orders additional Naval Strike Missiles
29th October 2021
Kongsberg will supply more missiles for Norwegian surface ships and extend the lifespan of the existing Norwegian NSM arsenal.
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Defence Notes
Pacific Future Forum news, Airbus updates and Estonia exclusive (podcast)
29th October 2021
Welcome to Episode 43 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
General Atomics climbs aboard OBSS
29th October 2021
GA-ASI joins Kratos in R&D effort for the Off-Board Sensing Station programme.
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Naval Warfare
Lithuania orders naval radars
29th October 2021
Leonardo will provide dual-function naval radars for installation on four Lithuanian Navy patrol vessels.
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Air Warfare
Modified Wily Coyote entices non-US users
29th October 2021
A new variant of the MC-145B Wily Coyote light attack aircraft lacks certain US SOF-specific equipment but retains its weaponry.
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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
