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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.
Air Warfare
Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
The possible sale for 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), comes ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country later in the month.
Air Warfare
US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
The solution was evaluated by the US Army and Air Force during the Project Convergence Capstone 5.
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.
Air Warfare
F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
The legislation outlined additional budget to enhance air, land and naval platforms, including next-generation air and uncrewed naval programmes.
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US Military receives 2,000th AN/PLM-4 RSS
14th January 2015
The US Military has received the 2,000th AN/PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) from Exelis, the company announced on 12 January. The AN/PLM-4 is designed to …
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Military Logistics
Cyprus airbase set for solar facility installation
13th January 2015
The European Defence Agency (EDA) and a European energy consortium have signed a contract for installing and operating a solar facility at Paphos Airbase, Cyprus, …
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Naval Warfare
GDLS to produce weapon systems for US Navy
13th January 2015
The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) a $26.20 million fixed-price contract for producing MK 46 MOD 2 Gun Weapon Systems, according …
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Defence Notes
DARPA announces MATRIX programme
13th January 2015
DARPA, on 7 January, announced the Materials for Transduction (MATRIX) programme to develop usable new transductional materials. Transduction involving the conversion of energy from one …
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Military Logistics
US Navy christens future USNS Trenton (JHSV 5)
12th January 2015
On 10 January, the US Navy christened the future USNS Trenton (JHSV 5) in Mobile, Alabama. The 338ft aluminium catamaran is under construction at the …
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Defence Notes
DoD consolidates US infrastructure in Europe
12th January 2015
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has announced on 8 January that it will be consolidating some of its infrastructure in Europe. This will include …
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing delivers F-22 Raptor training simulators
12th January 2015
Boeing has announced that it has delivered two F-22 Raptor training simulators with a 360-degree immersive visual environment to the US Air Force. The two …
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Land Warfare
MEADS named as candidate for Germany, Poland
9th January 2015
According to a 7 January Lockheed Martin press release, the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) has been named a candidate in Germany and Poland. …
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Military Logistics
RAF begins A400M base proving flights
9th January 2015
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has announced that it has begun base proving flights for its new transport aircraft, the A400M Atlas. The RAF's first …
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Digital Battlespace
Textron enters R&D agreement with US Army
8th January 2015
Textron Systems announced on 6 January that its Advanced Information Solutions business has entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the US Army's …
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy selects OTO Melara 127/64 LW guns
8th January 2015
INDIA has selected OTO Melara's 127/64 LW Vulcano gun system to arm 13 Indian Navy (IN) frigates and destroyers. The deal for the 127mm guns …
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Defence Notes
Cubic selected to enhance F-35 fighter jet ACTS
7th January 2015
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics has awarded Cubic Corporation a series of contracts for creating and adding enhancements to the Air Combat Training System (ACTS) of its …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales fire control system selected for French Navy
7th January 2015
Thales has received a contract to upgrade the anti-air missile fire control system on the French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, the company announced …
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Military Logistics
K2 Energy wins electromagnetic rail gun contract
6th January 2015
The electromagnetic rail gun in development for the US Navy will be powered by an intermediate energy storage battery system to be supplied by K2 …
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Naval Warfare
Terma SCANTER radars selected for RN OPVs
5th January 2015
BAE Systems has selected the Terma SCANTER 4100 radar system for the three River Class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) currently under construction for the Royal …
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Military Logistics
MQ-8C Fire Scout flies from US Navy destroyer
30th December 2014
The MQ-8C Fire Scout UAS has flown from the US Navy guided-missile destroyer, USS Jason Dunham, off the Virginia coast on 16 December, Northrop Grumman …
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Naval Warfare
First Stan Patrol 3007 for Bahamas takes shape
19th December 2014
The first Damen Stan Patrol 3007 vessel for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force has arrived at Damen Shipyards Gorinchem in the Netherlands for outfitting, the …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales’ NS100 radar selected by the Netherlands
18th December 2014
Thales will supply its NS100 dual-axis multi-beam surveillance radar to the Royal Netherlands Navy under a contract with the Netherlands Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) announced …
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Naval Warfare
UK MoD contracts Babcock for Phalanx work
17th December 2014
Babcock has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver four Phalanx 1B kits and convert four land Phalanx Weapons …
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F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)
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F-15EX and shipbuilding win big in proposed $150 billion US defence funding boost
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Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UAS
