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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
Bangladesh Navy loads up with new landing craft
Bangladeshi shipbuilding is being kept relatively busy with naval projects such as multiple landing craft and patrol boats, plus a new submarine base is under construction.
Air Warfare
Shifting demand for Strategic Airlift Capability drives base expansion
The NATO-supported Strategic Airlift Capability, operating three C-17 transport aircraft out of Pápa, Hungary, will get a new permanent set of facilities to streamline its operations as emphasis shifts towards Africa, Iraq and countries bordering Ukraine.
Naval Warfare
First Type 26 frigate begins float-off
The float-off of the first Type 26 frigate comes shortly after the UK MoD placed a long-awaited order for five further frigates, bringing the total contracted to eight.
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How new Portuguese defence doctrine will impact future procurement
The Portuguese MoD is working on updated versions of its National Defence Strategic Concept and Military Programming Law. The new documents will define the country’s priorities and shape future acquisition and modernisation programmes.
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B-52: new training options for an old bomber detailed at I/ITSEC 2022
Using 2020s virtual reality/extended reality (VR/XR) equipment on a 1950s airframe is providing winning training outcomes.
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I/ITSEC 2022: MVRsimulation joint fires trainer makes accreditation progress
MVRsimulation's mixed reality (MR) system is designed to provide a quick-deployment capability for joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) and forward observers.
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Defence Notes
North Korea launches new barrage of missiles
17th October 2022
To date, North Korea has launched 15 ballistic and cruise missiles in a three-week period in its latest ill-tempered demonstration of belligerence.
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Air Warfare
Australia to receive anti-radiation missiles via FMS
13th October 2022
Northrop Grumman subsidiary Alliant Techsystems is providing Australia with AARGM and HARM anti-radiation missiles.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2022: Iron Beam reaches a wider audience
13th October 2022
The Iron Beam laser for air and missile defence made its US show debut at AUSA 2022 and it was also presented to representatives of 24 militaries at a recent conference in Israel.
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Air Warfare
Malaysia lines up Anka and ATR-72 for ISR requirements
13th October 2022
After long consideration, Malaysia is getting ready to sign contracts for ISR aircraft and UAVs. New Condor-replacement armoured vehicles are also planned.
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Naval Warfare
Austal Australia converts patrol boat into unmanned vessel
12th October 2022
The Royal Australian Navy is involved in converting a patrol boat into an unmanned vessel, while it also seeks new workboats and another LMV-M contender reveals its landing craft design for the Australian Army.
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Air Warfare
UK-Qatar Typhoon squadron deploys for training and World Cup security
11th October 2022
Eight aircraft from 12 Squadron RAF are in Qatar for in-country training and support for security around the 2022 World Cup.
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Defence Notes
France favours air force in 2023 defence budget
11th October 2022
Galvanised by the Russia-Ukraine war, French military spending plans for 2023 focus on fixed-wing aviation.
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Naval Warfare
Japan considers specialist submersibles and LRADs
11th October 2022
Recent exhibitions in Japan saw companies offering specialist equipment such as tactical submersibles and long-range acoustic devices to the Japanese military.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2022: UVision accelerates opening of new US production and training centre
10th October 2022
Growing demand for loitering munitions enabled UVision to open its US production facility earlier than planned.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2022: Northwest UAV reveals latest engine
10th October 2022
Northwest UAV hopes its new NW-230 engine will undergo its first flight in 2023.
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Defence Notes
Textron Systems: Benefits of MOSA Across Mission Sets (Sponsored)
10th October 2022
As a leading systems integrator, Textron Systems brings a strong history of multi-domain capabilities in land, air, sea, weapons and electronic systems.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2022: General Micro Systems introduces new modular open distributed computing architecture products
10th October 2022
Centralised computing systems are giving way to more modular and scalable architectures, according to General Micro Systems.
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Defence Notes
The Disintegrated Review - Is the UK's defence and security strategy on the right path (podcast)
7th October 2022
So much has changed — domestically and in the world at large — since the UK government released the Integrated Review and MoD Command Paper in early 2021.
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Defence Notes
Nioa and Diehl deepen their bond with naval munitions strategic partnership
7th October 2022
An agreement between Nioa and Diehl includes technology transfer for Australian sovereign manufacturing of naval munitions.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force awards Seek Eagle support contract
6th October 2022
DCS will provide engineering analyses and management support for the Seek Eagle programme.
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Defence Notes
Norway plans higher defence spending in 2023 amid modernisation push, Russian threat
6th October 2022
Norway expects to spend 9.8% more on defence in 2023, although the pace of investment in new equipment will be slower than in 2022.
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Air Warfare
Ramjet tests mark progress on THOR-ER programme
6th October 2022
Norwegian-US research team say its solid-fuel ramjet has the potential to improve the range, time to target, and agility of hypersonic missiles.
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Defence Notes
Irish DoD refuses to comment on primary radar procurement
5th October 2022
Details concerning an Irish air radar procurement continue to be confidential.
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Defence Notes
US awards sonobuoy contracts worth up to $5.1 billion
5th October 2022
The US Navy has awarded contracts worth up to $5.1 billion for producing and delivering a range of sonobuoy types.
