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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.
Digital Battlespace
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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Naval Warfare
First Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer embarks on first sea trials
21st December 2022
Builder’s sea trials have seen the AN/SPY-6 radar operating at sea for the first time.
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Defence Notes
Japanese defence plans reflect a drastically changed security environment
21st December 2022
Based on current numbers, the commitment to spend 2% of GDP on defence will see Japan rise to one of the world's biggest defence spenders.
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Naval Warfare
Finland and Sweden order naval ammunition from BAE
21st December 2022
The procurement will bolster both countries' stockpiles to ensure readiness.
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Air Warfare
Babcock wins French air base ground support equipment contract
20th December 2022
Babcock considers France an important market and the newly awarded support contract marks its first step towards supporting the French Armed Forces.
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Defence Notes
Hanwha secures stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
20th December 2022
Hanwha’s purchase of DSME caps off a year of success for the South Korean giant, which has gained ground in key international markets.
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Defence Notes
Russia to restructure military production and supply chain
20th December 2022
Russia's Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu revealed plans for 2023-2025 during the ministry's annual collegium session on 30 November.
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Naval Warfare
Second patrol vessel for Bulgaria enters production
20th December 2022
The steel-cutting marks a traditional milestone in the building of a new ship.
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Defence Notes
How collaborative defence programmes can improve EU armies’ readiness
17th December 2022
Member states of the European Defence Agency plan to deepen collaboration across development and acquisition programmes in the short term.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force launches prototype hypersonic missile from B-52 bomber
16th December 2022
The weapon is designed to allow the US to target high-value, time-sensitive targets in contested environments.
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Defence Notes
What Russia's defence budget means for the Ukraine conflict
16th December 2022
Russia is increasing spending significantly compared to previous expectations, with some 9.4 trillion roubles allocated for 2023 across defence and national security.
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Defence Notes
India takes a step towards hypersonic capability
16th December 2022
India's latest test of its HAVA hypersonic vehicle takes the country a step further towards fielding a functional weapon system.
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Air Warfare
Germany greenlights F-35 jet purchase for nuclear strike role
16th December 2022
Germany is buying the F-35A conventional take-off and landing variant of the fighter jet.
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Defence Notes
Asia makes waves in the global defence market (Opinion)
15th December 2022
Asian defence manufacturers are really starting to make themselves felt, with products being exported to new customers such as NATO and Five Eyes nations.
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Digital Battlespace
Australia looks to Thales for next-generation naval comms
14th December 2022
Thales has supported the Australian Navy with the MTWAN network for the past 12 years.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Canada contracts Kraken for new minehunting system
14th December 2022
The new contract stems from the Canadian Navy's force development ambitions to evolve its mine warfare capability and procure modularised, portable and deployable systems.
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Defence Notes
How European countries plan to overcome Ukraine war supply chain issues
13th December 2022
To refill stockpiles and ensure the readiness of their armies, European Defence Agency (EDA) member states are seeking ways to overcome supply chain obstacles and strengthen industrial capacity.
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Training
Improbable closes US defence business
13th December 2022
The British company's subsidiary Improbable Defense US will cease its American defence activities due to 'challenging macroeconomic conditions'.
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon takes networking to the tactical edge for US Air Force's JADC2 enterprise
13th December 2022
Raytheon will develop a tactical edge networking capability as part of the USAF's Advanced Battle Management effort.
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Naval Warfare
Canada, Japan deepen defence ties in face of Chinese threats
12th December 2022
The Canadian and Japanese governments are working towards an intelligence-sharing partnership, while Ottawa has pledged to deploy more naval vessels to the region.
