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.
The Pentagon has been operating under temporary funding since October 2023, which has impacted its main acquisition and development programmes, increasing the capability gap between the US and China.
Studies on future fighters conducted by Saab and the FMV will aim to explore technologies and operational concepts, including crewed and uncrewed systems.
Reports that the Houthis have access to superfast missiles from Iran has set Israel on a path towards preparing to defend itself with two domestically manufactured air defence systems.
The service’s budget proposal for the next fiscal year included the procurement of six battle force ships.
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
21st October 2020
The Philippine Navy currently lacks a submarine capability but it is looking to buy two to four boats in the next few years
21st October 2020
Budgetary and COVID-19 issues have delayed the first flight, now scheduled for late October
21st October 2020
Tantalising imagery of a new Chinese air-launched ballistic missile has appeared for the very first time
21st October 2020
The after-effects of COVID-19 could raise questions over the long-term sustainability of Malaysian maritime forces; even before the pandemic began, the government was struggling to recapitalise ageing assets and introduce more modern capabilities.
20th October 2020
A new generation of Japanese attack submarines is on its way, building on the current Soryu-class design.
20th October 2020
Science and Technology Strategy for R&D ‘will lay the groundwork for decades to come’, claims UK government
20th October 2020
Shootdown of Su-30M2 holds up a mirror to a poor safety culture as well as a corrosive lack of transparency from military officials and government
20th October 2020
RNLAF was aiming to modernise its four-aircraft C-130H fleet but it will now seek a replacement
20th October 2020
The Royal New Zealand Air Force is set to begin using a new simulator for crews operating NH90 helicopters at Ohakea Air Base
20th October 2020
All HF transceivers and receivers are HF wideband-ready for future data communications, according to manufacturer Rohde & Schwarz
20th October 2020
Fifteen-year upgrade programme reaches its conclusion
20th October 2020
With an eye on China's military equipment sales drive across the region, India has launched an ambitious plan to strengthen its own defence exports.
19th October 2020
The French Navy envisages the FDI class as a means of helping it to reach its target of 15 frigates by 2030; the timeline remains steady despite COVID-19 and any delays will be made up ahead of completion.
19th October 2020
Programme deliveries are just over 50% complete
19th October 2020
Local industrial participation is an essential element in the programme to replace four Walrus-class boats
19th October 2020
OpenSea 360 integrates platform systems, sensors, navigation and communications
19th October 2020
Romania would become the seventh country to operate the Naval Strike Missile
19th October 2020
The hypersonic missile travelled at Mach 8 to strike a naval surface target at 450km range, but is Russia following a realistic timetable to bring it into service?
19th October 2020
Software defined radios will enable LoS and BLoS communications