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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.
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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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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.
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PODCAST: AI for training, US Army modernisation priorities and Israeli UH-60 problem
21st August 2020
Welcome to Episode 33 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
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UK needs to decide – is it in or out of Asia-Pacific?
21st August 2020
The UK RN seems determined to deploy a carrier group in the Asia-Pacific region in 2021, as the first operational deployment of HMS Queen Elizabeth. …
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Defence Notes
Lockheed Martin makes case for new era of directed energy weapons
21st August 2020
The difficulties that have traditionally stopped industry and military operators from collaborating to successfully deploy directed energy weapons on the battlefield are effectively over, according …
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Defence Notes
China, computer chips and supply chains
20th August 2020
On 14 September 2019, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched an audacious unconventional military attack on critical infrastructure facilities in Saudi Arabia, at Abqaiq and …
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Defence Notes
EDCA signals deeper US ties with Poland
20th August 2020
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (left of picture) and Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak signed an Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) on 15 August, …
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Military Logistics
Navatek looks into asymmetric concepts for USN
20th August 2020
The US Office of Naval Research (ONR) has awarded Hawaii-based Navatek a $9.65 million contract to research systematic advances in asymmetric naval forces and logistics. …
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Air Warfare
OFTs for RAF Poseidons land in Lossiemouth
20th August 2020
The RAF has received its first pair of high-fidelity flight training simulators from Boeing for the P-8A Poseidon (pictured - designated Poseidon MRA Mk1 in UK …
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Defence Notes
Romania receives major Patriot components
20th August 2020
Core components of the first Patriot SAM system to be used by Romania have arrived in the country. The Romanian MoD announced on 19 August that …
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Defence Notes
AHRLAC emerges from business rescue while Denel wanes
20th August 2020
Paramount Group subsidiary Paramount Aerospace is in the final phase of implementing a business rescue plan, which should enable the South African manufacturer to enhance …
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Naval Warfare
Type 31 programme moves into Whole Ship Engineering phase
20th August 2020
With the completion of the Whole Ship Preliminary Design Review (WSPDR) for the UK’s Type 31 frigate in June, programme lead Babcock is now transitioning …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
South Korea pursues a stealthy UCAV and much more
20th August 2020
South Korea is doggedly rolling out new UAVs for the nation’s armed services, as well as developing new high-tech aircraft for future use. One is …
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Air Warfare
Venezuela hints at AEW&C procurement despite economic woes
19th August 2020
Paralysed by a moribund economy and mired in a long-running political crisis, Venezuela faces unprecedented problems in terms of maintaining its military might. Future procurement …
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Defence Notes
Iranian military deepens links with auto manufacturers
19th August 2020
Iranian companies with close ties to the military will work more closely with local vehicle manufacturers in future, defence minister Brig Gen Hatami has declared. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Japan may renege on its Global Hawk acquisition
19th August 2020
Domestic media in Japan reported on 13 August that Tokyo is considering cancelling its purchase of the RQ-4B Block 30(I) Global Hawk. The Japan Air …
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Defence Notes
USAF seeks to start work on GBSD facilities in 2023
18th August 2020
The USAF intends to start construction in 2023 on the first of three new facilities to house the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD), which will …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Tests prove Thor robustness before delivery to Philippines
18th August 2020
The Thor multirotor VTOL mini-UAS from Elbit Systems has completed environmental qualification tests before delivery to the military in the Philippines. According to Elbit, the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Belgium and UK seek SkyGuardian tie-up
18th August 2020
The air forces of Belgium and the UK have signed a bilateral letter of intent to cooperate on training, maintenance, logistical support, interoperability and capacity …
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Digital Battlespace
French Air Force receives light recce aircraft after slight delay
18th August 2020
The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has received its first ALSR light surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft. The ministry received the aircraft on 31 July …
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Defence Notes
NATO evaluates SMASH as possible anti-drone terrorism solution
18th August 2020
The SMASH Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) fire control solution from Smart Shooter is under consideration by NATO in its Defense Against Terrorism Program of Work …
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Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?
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How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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![Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth]()
Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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![Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?]()
Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?
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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
