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PREMIUM VIDEO: UK MoD Command Paper omits C-UAS strategy
Integrated review fails to mention the UK strategy to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
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The latest general defence news from across the globe.
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PREMIUM: Alarm bells continue to ring in the West over Chinese state-owned enterprises
A U-turn from the UK, as seen in last month’s Integrated Review, typifies concern over the risk of Chinese interference in strategically important industries.
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PODCAST: Aeralis modular jet development, Viasat cybersecurity efforts and CATV update
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Northrop Grumman to help keep Minuteman III going until 2040
Minuteman engineering and programme management support deal is worth $2.31 billion.
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PREMIUM: Lockheed Martin confident of meeting $25,000 F-35 flight hour target
New sustainment plans could see Lockheed Martin reduce operating costs of the F-35 to $25,000 per flight hour.
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PREMIUM VIDEO: Vulcano makes long-awaited arrival
Italian Navy receives logistics support vessel Vulcano.
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PREMIUM VIDEO: UK Integrated review shifts focus to the Indo-Pacific
17th March 2021
The UK Integrated Review, announced on 16 March, hints at upcoming alliances in the Indo-Pacific region amid expectations of a rocky relationship with China.
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PREMIUM: Integrated Review offers F-35 funding relief but cuts not confirmed
16th March 2021
The first part of the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy has given the F-35 programme a financial shot in the arm, but a question mark over aircraft numbers looks only to be resolved once a 'Command Paper' is released on 22 March.
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PREMIUM: Lingering economic problems constrain Argentine ambitions
15th March 2021
The latest defence procurement plan for 2021-2023 includes only limited new programmes for the Argentine armed forces.
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PODCAST: Possible Israeli F-35s to Gulf, Czech export support and focus on CV90 upgrades
12th March 2021
Welcome to Episode 10 of the third 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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Avon launches CH15 respiratory protection hood
11th March 2021
Avon Protection has brought to market a new lightweight portable hood that gives the wearer at least 15 minutes of protection against CBRN threats. The ...
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Space Force awards NSSL task orders
10th March 2021
Four launches to be conducted by SpaceX and United Launch Alliance.
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IAI and Israeli MoD inaugurate centre for advanced navigation technology
10th March 2021
New centre in Israel will focus on developing and producing navigation systems for use in GPS-denied environments.
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PREMIUM: China’s defence budget rebounds strongly
9th March 2021
The Chinese Communist Party is not permitting COVID-19 to interfere with its militaristic ambitions and modernisation.
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PREMIUM: Israeli F-35s operating from ‘Gulf soil’ a genuine possibility
8th March 2021
New possibilities for Israeli F-35s could be on the way, including the aircraft being fielded from 'Gulf soil' to better counter Iranian threats.
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PREMIUM: Czechs break new ground with export support agency
8th March 2021
The Czech Republic will be the first country in Central and Eastern Europe to operate an agency promoting national military exports at the government-to-government level.
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PODCAST: Polish helo procurement, CAE mega-deal and second-hand naval vessel
5th March 2021
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INDOPACOM chief urges Congress to boost funding
3rd March 2021
Some $27 billion is needed from 2022 to 2027, according to a new report from Indo-Pacific Command.
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Space Force renews support partnership for PARCS
3rd March 2021
Multifunction phased-array radar is designed to detect and track intercontinental and sea-launched missiles.
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PREMIUM: V4 member states plan more joint procurement
1st March 2021
Just as they previously pooled their military resources into a common EU Battlegroup, the four Visegrad Group member states aim to expand on their maiden common procurement programme.
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General Atomics subsidiary takes on Dornier 228 manufacturing
1st March 2021
RUAG International completes sale of RUAG Aerospace Services to General Atomics Europe.
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PREMIUM: US researchers claim progress in self-propelled materials
26th February 2021
Lessons from nature inform US Army-funded research into new ways of moving machines. If this research is taken further forward, it could result in vehicles that do not consume large quantities of fuel or require bulky motors.
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PODCAST: Spotlight on IDEX/NAVDEX, plus battlefield comms
26th February 2021
Welcome to Episode 8 of the third 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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IDEX 2021: UAE industry demonstrates growing sophistication
25th February 2021
Halcon showcases anti-ship missile, loitering munitions and C-RAM solution at IDEX 2021.
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BAE Systems unveils full-year results
25th February 2021
Revenues grew by 4% in 2020 despite some operational impacts from COVID-19.
