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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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PODCAST: Aeralis modular jet development, Viasat cybersecurity efforts and CATV update
Welcome to Episode 15 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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Battelle to work on SIGMA+ Phase 2
DARPA programme seeks to create an advanced networked sensor to detect and identify biological weapons of mass destruction.
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Defence innovation poised to help drive UK prosperity (Studio)
Brought to you in partnership with Lockheed Martin
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Boeing releases Q1 delivery information
The latest delivery data from Boeing presents a mixed picture.
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PREMIUM VIDEO: Vulcano makes long-awaited arrival
Italian Navy receives logistics support vessel Vulcano.
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Raytheon Technologies deepens UAE presence (video)
21st February 2021
Brought to you in partnership with Raytheon Technologies
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PODCAST: UK Carrier Strike Group deployment, robotic ground vehicles and tactical transport aircraft forecast
19th February 2021
Welcome to Episode 7 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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PREMIUM OPINION: UK ambitions fail to bridge the gap to fiscal reality
18th February 2021
In a changing world some things stay the same, such as the MoD’s tendency to overcommit itself financially. Can the ministry avoid lurching from one financial crisis to another in the decade ahead?
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VIDEO: Ukrainian and NATO priorities align in Black Sea
18th February 2021
Ukraine is looking to forge closer relationships with NATO members as the country still waits to join the alliance.
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PREMIUM: Confident MDA accelerates hypersonic defence effort
17th February 2021
Glide Phase Interceptor could be fielded by the end of this decade as a DoD programme of record, if industry response is positive.
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PREMIUM: Sweden offers Finland Gripen development partnership for HX
16th February 2021
The Swedish MoD has revealed a new offer to Finland, which it hopes will help to land a lucrative HX fighter contract.
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Vietnam orders 12 L-39NG jet trainers
16th February 2021
Vietnam has signed a deal to become a L-39NG jet trainer customer.
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PREMIUM: Airbus pushes for FCAS demonstrators in France, Germany and Spain
12th February 2021
Airbus has had its say on demonstrator developments concerning FCAS.
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Political Declaration puts tactics and doctrine in the spotlight
12th February 2021
An international initiative aims to limit the use of explosive weapons in towns and cities - what are the implications for rules of engagement in urban warfare?
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PODCAST: FVL Maritime Strike options, digital engineering and unmanned Korean nuclear subs
12th February 2021
Welcome to Episode 6 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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PREMIUM: NGAD exemplifies usefulness of digital engineering
11th February 2021
Digital engineering techniques enabled the next-generation USAF fighter to be designed, assembled, tested and flown in rapid time.
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PREMIUM: New Slovak Defence Strategy sets out path to enhanced capabilities
9th February 2021
A new national defence strategy for Slovakia envisages that 20% of the annual defence budget will be spent on weapons and equipment procurement, with 2% also allocated to military R&D.
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UK aims to bring telexistence closer to reality
9th February 2021
DASA competition explores potential of technologies for standoff operations.
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Aero India 2021: Companies move to transfer technology to India
8th February 2021
Thales is one example of a company willing to transfer technical know-how to Indian companies.
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PODCAST: Myanmar coup, Turkish armour and US reviews arms sales
5th February 2021
Welcome to Episode 5 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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US halts arms sales to Saudi Arabia
5th February 2021
Announcement by President Joe Biden signals a clear break with the policy followed by his precedessor Donald Trump, although a lucrative FMS to the United Arab Emirates remains untouched — for now.
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Aero India 2021: Small gaps remain in India-US collaboration
4th February 2021
While defence ties between India and the US are close, there is scope for further development.
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Polish radio system integrates with IBCS
4th February 2021
Northrop Grumman and local partner Transbit develop, integrated and test high-capacity line of sight radio system with air and missile defence system for Poland.
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Russia and US agree five-year New START extension
4th February 2021
Nuclear weapons treaty will remain in effect until February 2026.
