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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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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
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Sweden’s FMV selects iXblue’s Quadrans navigation system
11th June 2020
The Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with iXblue for 172 Fibre-Optic Gyroscope (FOG) based Quadrans gyrocompasses for a fleet of high-speed …
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Defence Notes
DoD confirms five Defense Production Act Title 3 COVID-19 actions
11th June 2020
The US DoD confirmed $135 million in Defense Production Act Title 3 COVID-19 actions aimed at maintaining defence critical workforce capabilities in body armour, aircraft …
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Air Warfare
Bell Boeing celebrates 400th V-22 Osprey Tiltrotor delivery
11th June 2020
Bell Boeing has delivered its 400th V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft to USAF Special Operations Command, the company confirmed on 10 June. The aircraft has been …
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Naval Warfare
South Korea kicks offs KDDX design competition
11th June 2020
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) launched a competition for the design of the next-generation Aegis-equipped destroyer for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) on …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin to exercise Option Year Two for Aegis development sites
10th June 2020
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $70.17 million contract modification to exercise its second year of options for support of Aegis development, test site operations and …
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French aviation rescue plan bets on defence helicopters, drones and tankers
10th June 2020
The French government has pledged to buy new military heavy-lift helicopters and accelerate plans for naval drone, ISTAR and tanker aircraft programmes as part of …
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Defence Notes
CDS Defence & Security to support UK Project ERUGATE
10th June 2020
CDS Defence & Security has been awarded a potential £30 million ($38.35 million) contract to provide support services to the Joint CEMA Group for Project …
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Naval Warfare
General Dynamics to assist with USS Harry S Truman modernisation
10th June 2020
General Dynamics has been awarded a $17.69 million contract modification for FY2020 extended continuous incremental availability (ECIA) for the aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman …
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Defence Notes
PLA delivers medical supplies to armed forces of 20 countries
10th June 2020
At the request of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC), the People’s Liberation Army Air Force has delivered medical supplies including personal protective equipment and surgical …
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Naval Warfare
Russia pushes on with domestic alternative to Mistral
10th June 2020
The Russian MoD has signed a contract worth an estimated RUB100 billion ($1.43 billion) to build two helicopter carriers for the country’s navy, in a programme …
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Japan orders its first series UH-X helicopters
10th June 2020
The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) in Japan has placed orders for the first six production UH-X helicopters for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force …
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Air Warfare
IAF commissions second Tejas squadron
10th June 2020
The Indian Air Force (IAF) commissioned its second squadron of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in a ceremony at Air Force Station Sulur in southern …
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Defence Notes
Stoltenberg launches NATO 2030 initiative
9th June 2020
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg launched a new initiative on 8 June that aims to identify how the alliance should respond to growing threats over …
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Naval Warfare
RDN turns to Leonardo for gun support
9th June 2020
Leonardo has sealed a 20-year framework agreement with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation to maintain defence systems in service with the Royal Danish …
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Air Warfare
Runway accident in Iraq leaves USAF C-130H damaged
9th June 2020
The Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve confirmed that a USAF C-130H Hercules aircraft overran the runway at Camp Taji AFB, Iraq, on 8 …
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Air Warfare
IAI wins Special Mission Aircraft contract from European client
9th June 2020
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) won a $350 million contract with an undisclosed European country for its Special Mission Aircraft. The platform will be used for …
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Naval Warfare
Visby corvette and Gotland submarine carry out first SLWT firings
9th June 2020
The ongoing development of Saab’s Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) has moved a step closer to serial production, with the first test firings from the Gotland-class submarine …
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Air Warfare
New Zealand signs up for Super Hercules
9th June 2020
Without going to competitive tender, the New Zealand government has ordered five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft via the Foreign Military Sales avenue. …
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Defence Notes
India and Australia forge closer maritime co-operation
8th June 2020
Australia and India elevated their bilateral Strategic Partnership of 2009 to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through a virtual summit held between Prime Ministers Scott Morrison …
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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![Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit]()
Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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![Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?]()
Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
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![Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025]()
Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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![Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit]()
Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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![Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?]()
Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
