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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.
Naval Warfare
Type 31 programme moves forward with new steel cutting
Steel cutting marks the formal beginning of construction of the second Type 31 frigate, HMS Active.
Naval Warfare
Italy marches on with Qatari ships while Algerian naval deal progresses
Fincantieri will have delivered new corvettes, OPVs and an LPD to Qatar by 2024.
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European defence projects compete for future PESCO funding
New efforts evaluated by the EU's PESCO development mechanism will focus on climate change, hybrid threats, cyber, artificial intelligence and space as well as energy and maritime security.
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New UK surveillance ship arrives at Cammell Laird for conversion
The vessel will also be used for research designed to deepen understanding of UK and international waters.
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Defence Notes
Slovenia seeks new defence capacities
9th January 2023
Cyber and dual-use capabilities, air defence systems, transport aircraft and armoured vehicles are among Slovenia's defence priorities.
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Air Warfare
Opinion: East meets West on Tempest
9th January 2023
The announcement that Japan will join Italy and the UK in developing the Future Combat Air System indicates a new era of industry cooperation.
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Training
US continues progress on JADC2 communications capabilities
9th January 2023
The US Air Force has tested technologies designed to deliver information advantage to soldiers and improve their ability to process information and react to threats across all domains.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USAF hands C-UAS solutions provider a $900m development contract
9th January 2023
Black Sage Technologies is known for its C-UAS solutions.
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Land Warfare
Australia boosts firepower by signing up for HIMARS and NSM
8th January 2023
Deals have been inked for rocket launchers and anti-ship missiles, as Australia enhances its range and lethality.
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Defence Notes
Internet-of-Things firm completes asset tracking trial for UK MoD
6th January 2023
A recent trial saw efficiency at Devonport naval base improved through an IoT data network to track equipment.
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Land Warfare
Hungary seeks supply chain independence with new ordnance plant
6th January 2023
Under a 15 December contract, Rheinmetall will fit out and jointly build and operate a Hungarian facility to produce explosives for large-calibre ammunition.
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Land Warfare
Contract inked for Romanian Naval Strike Missile coastal defence system
6th January 2023
Romania is scheduled to field its Naval Strike Missile coastal defence system from 2024.
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Air Warfare
South Korea to upgrade F-15K fleet and buy new aerial tankers
6th January 2023
South Korea is investing big in an F-15 fleet overhaul and new tankers, despite being unable to counteract small UAVs from North Korea.
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Air Warfare
Raytheon contracted for space-based hypersonic missile tracker
5th January 2023
The Missile Track Custody system will give the US Space Force a medium Earth orbit-based missile tracking capability.
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Air Warfare
Taiwan receives AGM-88 missiles to take on Chinese air defences
5th January 2023
The delivery of AGM-88 anti-radiation missiles provides Taiwan’s fighter fleet with a suppression/destruction of enemy air defences (SEAD/DEAD) capability for the first time.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Aerostructures manufacturing deal could smooth path to Indian MQ-9B purchase
4th January 2023
General Atomics' strategic partnership with India's Bharat Forge could pave the way to Delhi's long-awaited order of 30 MQ-9Bs.
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Air Warfare
India spells out defence priorities as multiple programmes get green light
3rd January 2023
The Indian Ministry of Defence has approved 24 procurement programmes, including cruise missiles for the air force, light tanks for the army and multi-purpose vessels for the navy.
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Air Warfare
The 5 most significant air stories of 2022
30th December 2022
Several key developments emerged in the air domain in 2022, with major announcement coming toward the end of the year - we collected the five most significant ones.
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Defence Notes
The 5 most significant defence notes stories of 2022
29th December 2022
The year 2022 saw dramatic changes in the international security landscape. These top 5 defence notes stories highlight the journey, from the UK to Ukraine.
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Naval Warfare
The five most significant naval stories of 2022
28th December 2022
In 2022, several key developments emerged in the naval domain from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to progress on major equipment projects.
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Defence Notes
US FY2023 defence budget emphasises investments in modernisation and procurements
23rd December 2022
US Congress approved a bill nearly $3.4 billion higher than the amount requested by the Pentagon.
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Naval Warfare
Sweden looks to Saab to extend life of its minehunters
22nd December 2022
Mine warfare is a crucial capability in the region, given the vast amount of unexploded ordnance in the Baltic Sea.
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Defence Notes
JFD nets NATO submarine rescue system contract
22nd December 2022
JFD has managed the second in-service support contract since 2015.
