Defence Notes
Norway FY22 budget proposal (video)
The Norwegian MoD released its proposed defence budget for 2022 on 12 October.
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First F135 engine depot outside of US is approved
Netherlands F135 engine maintenance facility has been approved for initial depot capability.
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Lockheed Martin to continue network-centric weapons capabilities work for F-35
Lockheed Martin carries on developing network-enabled weapons and electronic-attack capabilities for F-35 operators in the US and allied air forces.
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Turkish F-16s and USVs, plus AESA technology (podcast)
Welcome to Episode 42 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Kim Jong-un punctuated September with flurry of new missiles
North Korea continues to surprise protagonists with the rate at which it develops new missile types.
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New composite ExoProtect passes ballistic resistance testing
ExoTechnologies developed a sustainable composite from DUNA tested bulletproof material
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Greek procurement surge shows no sign of abating
More fighter aircraft and naval vessels are in the offing for Greece as part of its 2020-2025 procurement programme – but the latter is a more complex issue than the former.
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AUSA 2021: Kaman announces new KARGO UAV
Kaman claims its new KARGO UAV will raise standards in expeditionary logistics.
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US DoD receives LiDAR system for EOD teams
6th October 2021
RedTail LiDAR Systems deliver six RTL-450s to US DoD explosive ordinance disposal teams.
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AUSA 2021: Smart Shooter receives new USMC contract
6th October 2021
The US Marine Corps is trialling SMASH 2000 systems to counter drone threats at land and sea.
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Ukraine to repurpose Neptune missile
6th October 2021
Luch Design Bureau offers versions of RK-360MTs coastal defence missile system for land, sea and air-launched applications.
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Germany still to decide on P-8A weapons package
6th October 2021
Despite committing to spend €1.43 billion on five Boeing P-8A Poseidon MPA's, Germany is no closer to deciding on which weapons to invest in for the platforms.
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SecDef funds Princeton Infrared Technologies’ SWIR EO seeker
5th October 2021
Princeton Infrared Technologies announces SBIR award for the development of a new SWIR EO seeker.
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Italy signs on for six P180 turboprops
5th October 2021
Italy and Piaggio Aerospace have agreed to a six P180 Avanti aircraft deal.
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UK invests in National Cyber Force capabilities
4th October 2021
The UK government announced on 3 October that its digital warfare campus will be located at Samlesbury in Lancashire.
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India disbands unwieldy OFB
4th October 2021
India's public sector undertakings are inefficient and out of date. The government has moved to address this.
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Greek frigate procurement, GSOF on Afghanistan and air dominance (podcast)
1st 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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OQ Technology and GovSat will develop defence IoT and M2M products
30th September 2021
The manufactures have signed an MoU and aim to offer highly scalable applications for air, land and maritime missions across the world.
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UK Space Strategy leaves unanswered questions
28th September 2021
The UK National Space Strategy omits the long-standing government goal for the UK to capture 10% of the global space market by 2030, while defence-specific elements will be addressed separately.
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Milrem Robotics expands into Canada
28th September 2021
Estonia-based Milrem is teaming with Canadian company Lumina Technology Partners
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Abu Dhabi hosts UAV and USV technology challenge
28th September 2021
The MBZIRC Maritime Grand Challenge 2023 will assess swarming drone technology in GNSS-denied environments.
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Third time lucky for National Space Strategy
27th September 2021
Following two delayed publication dates, the UK has finally released its National Space Strategy.
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AUKUS fallout, US eyes Wedgetail and 8x8 armoured platforms (podcast)
24th September 2021
Welcome to Episode 38 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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DSEI 2021: Spectra announces another SlingShot order
23rd September 2021
Spectra Group announces order for the SlingShot satellite communication system.
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DSEI 2021: Spire targets defence expansion
22nd September 2021
US space data firm Spire wants to grow its government and defence business.
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SeeByte and Raytheon team up
21st September 2021
Raytheon And SeeByte collaborate to combine AN/AQS-20C with SeeTrack v4.
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Boeing joins Minuteman III sustainment effort
21st September 2021
USAF selects Boeing to repair missile guidance sets on ICBMs.
