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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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
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Naval Warfare
RN fires Switchblade 300 from autonomous Madfox
15th October 2021
The RN launched Switchblade 300 from the Madfox autonomous platform for the first time.
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin secures $12 million Japanese Aegis contract
15th October 2021
Lockheed Martin has received an FMS contract modification to expand Aegis in-scope work.
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Defence Notes
Kim Jong-un punctuated September with flurry of new missiles
15th October 2021
North Korea continues to surprise protagonists with the rate at which it develops new missile types.
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Naval Warfare
PNG commissions second patrol boat
14th October 2021
Another Guardian-class patrol boat has entered service in the South Pacific.
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Air Warfare
Zephyr flying high and setting records
14th October 2021
Airbus’ Zephyr has proved its capabilities are out of this world as it set a new world record for absolute altitude for this class of UAS at 76,100ft.
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems, KBR begin Future Maritime Support Programme work
14th October 2021
A JV between BAE Systems and KBR is providing hard facilities management at HMNB Portsmouth and alongside support to the RN.
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Naval Warfare
France receives first modernised La Fayette frigate
14th October 2021
The service life of three upgraded La Fayette frigates will overlap slightly with new-generation FDI vessels.
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Training
Nigerian Air Force A-29 training ends, ops commence
14th October 2021
Following training with 81st Fighter Squadron at Moody AFB in Georgia, the Nigerian Air Force has now started operations with the A-29 from Kainji Air Base.
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Naval Warfare
Japan launches second Taigei-class submarine
14th October 2021
The future JS Hakugei is Japan’s fourth lithium-ion battery-equipped submarine, following Taigei and the final two boats of the Soryu-class.
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Training
Kratos gains more AFSAT work
14th October 2021
USAF contract modification sees Kratos provide spare parts for BQM-167A subscale target drones.
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Naval Warfare
AUKUS – Sweet in the mouth, bitter in the belly (Opinion)
14th October 2021
Australia is looking at decades before receiving its first nuclear-powered submarines. But surely there are faster options available?
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Land Warfare
IWI launches ACE-N 52 assault rifle
13th October 2021
IWI announces its new assault rifle in the ACE family, which is compatible with standard NATO ammunition.
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Defence Notes
Serco secures Space Force surveillance systems contract
13th October 2021
A new US Space Force contract for Serco has a five-month base period with five one-year options worth a total value of $33 million if fully exercised.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: Generals highlight offensive and defensive links
13th October 2021
Senior officers say the US is ‘serious’ about cross-domain C2 integration, including connected defensive and offensive capabilities.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: Mobile concealment technology makes strides
13th October 2021
The next generation of concealment technology for military users includes mobile solutions to conceal heat signatures while moving.
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Air Warfare
Sweden to formally decide on GlobalEye buy in coming weeks
13th October 2021
Approval looms for a key Swedish air acquisition programme.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2021: Project Convergence accelerates and expands
13th October 2021
Project Convergence involves more than 5,000 military personnel in addition to over 70 different industry partners and 300 data collectors — and the DoD plans further expansion.
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Defence Notes
US Navy extends Sarcos Guardian testing
13th October 2021
Following a successful first phase of the Guardian DX contract, the US Navy has extended the testing of the platform.
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Defence Notes
MKU eyes US acquisition
13th October 2021
The Indian defence company works across three verticals: soldier protection, vehicle ballistic protection and optronics.
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