Defence Notes
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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Defence Notes
Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
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Defence Notes
AUKUS shenanigans cast a long shadow for Europe (Opinion)
21st October 2021
The immediate diplomatic heat may have cooled but does AUKUS put the EU further down the road towards collective defence that is independent of NATO?
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Air Warfare
Korean UAVs rise to the fore at Seoul ADEX
21st October 2021
South Korea is one of the leading innovators in UAVs in Asia, with different concepts on display at Seoul ADEX 2021.
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Air Warfare
South Korea shows off aerospace prowess at Seoul ADEX
21st October 2021
Future basic trainers, modern fighters and manned-unmanned teaming concepts were centre stage at Seoul ADEX 2021.
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Defence Notes
IAI and KAI to jointly develop loitering munitions
20th October 2021
This week, at ADEX 2021, IAI and KAI have signed an MoU for the development of a loitering munition
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems and Sierra Nevada enter GHOST programme
20th October 2021
Open architecture technology from BAE Systems and Sierra Nevada will be part of USAF full-spectrum intelligence.
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Defence Notes
Experts suggest no easy path forward for Turkish F-16 deal
20th October 2021
As reports emerge linking Turkey with an order of new F-16 aircraft from the US, experts have pointed out that a deal remains far from certain.
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Defence Notes
Norway FY22 budget proposal (video)
20th October 2021
The Norwegian MoD released its proposed defence budget for 2022 on 12 October.
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin gains US Army missile defence contract modification
20th October 2021
Latest contract modification for Lockheed Martin covers components and test support for the IBCS, PAC-3 MSE and LTAMDS programmes.
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Air Warfare
First Arriel 2E assembled in Texas
20th October 2021
The first Arriel 2E engine assembled in Texas has been delivered to Airbus.
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Defence Notes
UK competition watchdog looks into Meggitt sale
20th October 2021
Pending acquisition of Meggitt by Parker-Hannifin is subject to review.
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Naval Warfare
Improved KraitAway passes trials
20th October 2021
ASW towed array proved its ‘exceptional sensing performance in small vessels’, SEA claims.
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Defence Notes
US pledges more military aid for Lebanon
20th October 2021
An extra $67 million in assistance for the Lebanese Army is the latest tranche of US funding, announced on the same day as an outbreak of sectarian violence in the capital Beirut.
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Air Warfare
Thailand welcomes MARCUS B to naval service
20th October 2021
In its pursuit of greater military self-reliance, Thailand has created a new naval UAV.
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Air Warfare
Philippines welcomes more Black Hawks and ScanEagles
20th October 2021
Despite new Black Hawks arriving, the Philippine Air Force is facing a dearth of utility helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Netherlands resumes Mali operations with C-130 deployment
19th October 2021
The Netherlands has committed to deploying a C-130 Hercules aircraft to aid the UN mission in Mali.
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Air Warfare
Finland orders Hawk spare parts
19th October 2021
Ten companies receive contracts to provide spare parts for Finnish fleet of Hawk trainers.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy further invests into Virginia-class submarines
19th October 2021
General Dynamics has received a contract modification from the US DoD to perform additional work for the USN’s Virginia-class submarines.
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Digital Battlespace
Improbable gains digital twin contract from UK MoD
19th October 2021
The future of networked UK defence communications will be developed by Improbable.
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Naval Warfare
NATO poised for its first glimpse of Ulaq
19th October 2021
Ares and Meteksan are preparing to introduce the Ulaq uncrewed surface vessel to NATO countries at an event in November-December 2021.
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