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UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
Further tests will be carried out on the existing fleet, ahead of the Royal Air Force’s anticipated transition from MQ-9A Reaper aircraft to the MQ-9B Protector by the end of 2025.
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
Naval Warfare
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
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Naval Warfare
Negotiations collapse in Indian minesweeper project
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Naval Warfare
Surface Navy 2018: US surface fleet looks to learn from harsh lessons of 2017
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Defence Notes
Philippines to protest China’s militarisation of reef
9th January 2018
The Philippines will lodge a diplomatic protest with China after Manila questioned if Beijing had reneged on a pledge not to militarise a disputed South …
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Defence Notes
US apologises to Japan over military accidents
9th January 2018
The US has apologised to Japan following a recent series of accidents involving US military equipment, the Japanese Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. US Secretary …
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Philippines reaches out to Indonesia as ISIS regroups
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Analysis: US Navy must face Chinese ambitions
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Special Operations
USSOCOM looks to 5G communications
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China’s military asked to prepare for war
5th January 2018
Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a blunt call for China's military to be ready for war and unafraid to die defending the country, as …
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Military Logistics
USMC to identify cold weather clothing gaps
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Taiwan awaits future production of Teng Yun UAV
5th January 2018
Taiwan’s series production of the Teng Yun (Cloud Rider) MALE UAV, a type that will eventually be inducted into the Republic of China Air Force …
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Defence Notes
US suspends military drills with South Korea
4th January 2018
The decision to delay joint military exercises with South Korea until after the Winter Olympics was made for practical reasons, rather than as a political …
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Naval Warfare
Analysis: China’s new African pearls
4th January 2018
A string of proposed new ports and railways in East Africa is feeding China’s appetite for a greater say in Indian Ocean maritime security arrangements, …
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Training
MoD Shoeburyness to be upgraded
4th January 2018
QinetiQ and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) have announced a £20 million investment to upgrade the Environmental Test Centre (ETC) at the MoD Shoeburyness …
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Defence Notes
Norway suspends arms exports to UAE over Yemen war
3rd January 2018
Norway has suspended arms and ammunition exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) because of the nation's involvement in the Yemen war, the Norwegian Foreign …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
China pushes boundaries with grand UAV ambitions
3rd January 2018
The Wing Loong II, from the Chengdu Aircraft Design & Research Institute (CADI), recently successfully test-fired five air-to-ground missiles during a single sortie, signalling that …
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Naval Warfare
Saab expands naval portfolio
2nd January 2018
Saab has expanded its naval domain capabilities with the acquisition of the Swedish combat boat producer N Sundin Dockstavarvet and the repair shipyard Muskövarvet.The acquisition …
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Digital Battlespace
Japan considers EW aircraft and greater offensive capabilities
2nd January 2018
Japan’s MoD is considering the acquisition of electronic warfare (EW) aircraft to blunt enemy air defences and command networks, with several jets to be procured …
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What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system]()
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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![UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year]()
UK RAF’s Protector programme hits new milestones, more aircraft expected this year
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![What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?]()
What capabilities could the US supply to Saudi Arabia under the $142 billion deal?
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![Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system]()
Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
