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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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2021: UVision reveals its new HERO Multi-Canister Launcher
11th October 2021
UVision has introduced its new Hero Multi-Canister Launcher during the 2021 AUSA annual meeting.
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Naval Warfare
OCEA launches latest offshore patrol vessel
11th October 2021
New OPV called Gyptis will be operated by French coastal patrol agency DAM.
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Naval Warfare
Electric Boat gains another contract for Virginia-class design and support
11th October 2021
Contract for General Dynamics Electric Boat follows the move by the USN to reorganise submarine PEOs.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2021: Textron makes the cut for FTUAS downselect
10th October 2021
As the US Army's Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) programme ramps up, Textron has revealed it plans on scaling up the company's Aerosonde HQ in a bid to outdo competitors and support future needs of the service.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2021: Kaman announces new KARGO UAV
10th October 2021
Kaman claims its new KARGO UAV will raise standards in expeditionary logistics.
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Defence Notes
Estonian 2022 defence budget will be its biggest ever
9th October 2021
Defence expenditure in Estonia will reach €748 million ($865.45 million) in 2022, accounting for 2.31% of predicted GDP and marking a €103 million year-on-year increase.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: US Apache helicopters to receive Elbit Systems’ IHADSS
8th October 2021
Elbit Systems will equip US Army Apache helicopters with their IHADSS as part of a $76 million contract.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: Allison Transmission to drive US Army vehicle electrification
8th October 2021
The Next Generation Electrified Transmission programme will bring multiple benefits to the US Army.
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Land Warfare
Thales unveils new Ground Observer 20 radar
8th October 2021
The new GO20 MM will provide Forces with a 360° detection of multiple threats
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: GA-ASI developing modular open systems approach for Gray Eagle
8th October 2021
Modular open systems approach (MOSA) components are currently being tested on a simulator ahead of flight tests in early 2022.
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin opens hypersonics facility in Alabama
8th October 2021
The new site is dedicated to the company’s hypersonic strike programmes.
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Defence Notes
German Poseidon procurement, synthetic vs live training and new Chinese designs (podcast)
8th October 2021
Welcome to Episode 39 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Naval Warfare
Philippines reignites LPD tender
8th October 2021
The Philippines has not been having much success in its efforts to get two more LPDs. Perhaps things will turn around in the fourth tender effort?
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Defence Notes
Latest SBIRS missile warning satellite ready for 2022 launch
7th October 2021
Lockheed Martin’s SBIRS GEO-6 missile warning satellite for the US Space Force was completed in September 2021.
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Naval Warfare
Russia to order ten more Project 12700 MCMVs
7th October 2021
The latest intent to order doubles the procurement to 20 ships. Project 12700 MCMVs could ultimately replace 30 to 50 Soviet-era minesweepers in the Russian Navy.
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2021: Raytheon set to sign off on new AESA radar contracts in ‘short order’
7th October 2021
After recently bringing a new AESA radar to market, Raytheon is close to securing production contracts for the lightweight system which it plans on flight testing before the end of 2021.
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Air Warfare
France seeks support solutions for heavily utilised CN235 fleet
7th October 2021
French Air Force issues MRO RfP for CN235 transports as high utilisation and harsh operating environments impact expected airframe service life.
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Naval Warfare
OSI to provide Integrated Bridge Management Systems for F126 frigates
7th October 2021
The contract makes the German Navy OSI’s 24th naval customer.
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Land Warfare
Kongsberg to deliver C-UAS capability to USMC
7th October 2021
The USMC has awarded an IDIQ production contract for RWS under the MADIS programme.
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