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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.
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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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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: Thales launches maritime security solution
29th October 2014
Thales has developed a new waterway protection system called SeeMapper. The company introduced the system, designed protect waterways such as shipping lanes and port access …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: Club Corsaire launched to target export maritime market
28th October 2014
A new initiative to boost the reach of small and medium companies within the maritime security market has been launched by MBDA at Euronaval on …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: Thales unveils new compact sonars
28th October 2014
Thales announced at Euronaval on 27 October that it has introduced a range of new compact sonars to meet the underwater threat detection and deterrence …
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Naval Warfare
Euronaval: SIMBAD-RC enters qualification phase
28th October 2014
MBDA is on track to begin deliveries of SIMBAD-RC ship self-defence system production units in 2015, with the system now undergoing qualification testing. The SIMBAD-RC …
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Naval Warfare
SM-6 interceptor undergoes ‘engage on remote’ tests
27th October 2014
The Raytheon Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) interceptor has successfully intercepted targets in ‘engage on remote’ tests conducted as part of the US Navy’s Combat Ship System …
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Naval Warfare
MBDA’s CWSP system to be marketed as Sea Ranger
27th October 2014
MBDA has named its Compact Warfare System Package (CWSP) system as Sea Ranger, the company announced on 27 October. MBDA is in negotiations with a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MQ-8C Fire Scout UAS nears shipboard testing
24th October 2014
Northrop Grumman is gearing up to commence shipboard testing of the MQ-8C Fire Scout UAS, with precision sloped landing tests now complete at US Naval …
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Naval Warfare
FN Herstal introduces Sea deFNder RWS
24th October 2014
FN Herstal has introduced a new addition to its deFNderR Remote Weapon Station (RWS) range of products, with Sea deFNder developed for use by naval …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USAF Global Hawks touch down after Japan deployment
20th October 2014
The first two Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Block 30 Global Hawks to successfully operate alongside commercial airliners at a civil-military airport have returned to base after …
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Defence Helicopter
Concerns mount over Indian UAV developments
17th October 2014
Efforts to speed up development of the Rustom-2 MALE UAV appear to have stalled with neither confirmation on when production will begin nor delivery to the Indian Army, …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2014: Round Up
15th October 2014
Shephard's Land & Support Editor, Tim Fish, rounds up the AUSA exhibition in Washington, DC.
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2014: FLIR unveils TI system for smartphones (Video)
15th October 2014
FLIR Systems executives explain to Shephard plans for its FLIR One thermal imaging (TI) integrated camera in law enforcement and military circles.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2014: IAG promotes Sentinel APC (Video)
14th October 2014
Business development director at International Armored Group, Hetal Kara, explains to Shephard why law enforcement and military customers should be considering the Sentinel APC.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2014: LM presents JLTV offering (Video)
14th October 2014
Lockheed Martin's director of tactical wheeled vehicles, Kathryn Hasse, presents the company's JLTV offering to Shephard at the AUSA exhibition in Washington, DC.
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2014: Sikorsky details US Army Raider bid (Video)
14th October 2014
Speaking to Shephard at the AUSA exhibition, executives at Sikorsky decribed moves to secure US Army rotary wing programmes for its Raider platform.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2014: GD unveils latest Flyer variant (Video)
14th October 2014
Speaking to Shephard at the AUSA exhibition, GDOTS executives reveal the latest Flyer variant ahead of tests for US Special Operations Command.
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2014: LM’s JAGM ready for EMD
13th October 2014
Lockheed Martin has completed component qualification testing on the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) and is ready for the next stage of development. Speaking at the …
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy OPV construction underway
13th October 2014
Construction on the Royal Navy’s (RN’s) new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) has begun at BAE Systems in Glasgow, with first steel cut on 10 October. …
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Naval Warfare
Naval chief calls for anti-piracy measures
2nd October 2014
Greater co-operation among West African countries is needed to combat the rising tide of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, a leading Ghana Navy official …
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
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Embraer affirms “limited” US tariff impact with 72% growth in defence revenues for Q1 2025
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Saudi Arabia approved for $3.5 billion AMRAAM buy ahead of Trump visit
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US services test Raytheon ASTARTE AI-enabled software system
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Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?
