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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.
Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems receives funding as part of US drive to boost chip manufacture
The US Government has been pushing to improve semiconductor and micro-chip manufacture within its borders – a key policy of the Biden government – and the funding will boost BAE Systems’ capabilities in the field.
Air Warfare
Lockheed rolls out first Belgian F-35 but software hitch delays homecoming
Lockheed Martin has unveiled Belgium’s inaugural F-35, however, Technology Refresher 3 (TR-3) software setbacks have kept the fighter in the US which has impacted deployment and training plans.
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A full year of continuing resolutions would be ‘devastating’ for defence plans, warns US senator
The chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations alerted that a full year of continuing resolutions would force the Pentagon to freeze 330 new programmes including the B-21 stealth bomber, C3BM developments and shipbuilding projects.
Air Warfare
Taiwan completes F-16 upgrade programme as delivery timeline of new jets remains in doubt
The Taiwanese air force has completed its six-year-long F-16 upgrade programme as the country awaits delivery of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets.
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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
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WDS 2024: the emerging platform for the global defence industry
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Scorpius - A Quantum Leap in Electronic Warfare Capabilities and Performance (sponsored)
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Textron Systems: Benefits of MOSA Across Mission Sets (Sponsored)
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GSOF Symposium Europe 2022: Doing business with SOF (Sponsored)
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Air Warfare
India receives first C295 transport aircraft from Airbus
19th September 2023
India has received its first C295 transporter, and efforts at home continue for AEW, special mission and tanker platforms to be converted from pre-owned airliners.
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Defence Notes
Pentagon to strengthen cyber networks of US partners and allies
18th September 2023
The recently released 2023 Cyber Strategy states that the US will build the capacity and capability of allies and partners in cyberspace and expand avenues of potential cyber cooperation.
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Air Warfare
South Korea seeks extra F-35A fighters
15th September 2023
South Korea is looking for more F-35A fighters to bolster its fleet, as development of the KF-21 Boramae continues apace.
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Defence Notes
Pentagon bets on advanced autonomous solutions to match Chinese military capabilities
14th September 2023
The US DoD recently disclosed details of the Replicator initiative to field thousands of uncrewed systems in two years across multiple domains.
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Defence Notes
The centre of gravity of ‘Axis of Evil 2.0’ shifts eastwards (Opinion)
14th September 2023
Russia might be at the tip of the spear in terms of authoritarian aggression, but it has plenty of backers in the shape of countries like China, Iran and North Korea. Others, like India, try to duplicitously sit on the fence.
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Defence Notes
US Army seeks innovative new battlefield roles for drones
13th September 2023
The US Army recently tested deployment of UAS to identify casualties on the battlefield and in disaster response scenarios. Drones were used to assess the vital signs of wounded soldiers from the sky.
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Training
High-End Defense Training for Multipolar Threats
13th September 2023
From US National Intelligence Council reports to defense and foreign policy commentary, much ink has been spilled in the last five years on changing power dynamics in the world order.
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Land Warfare
The power to outpace the threat
12th September 2023
What if the biggest receiver upgrade came with the smallest mission interruption and impact to your budget? BAE Systems is delivering the latest in portable M-Code GPS technology.
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2023: Avon Protection unveils new CBRN and military diving concepts
12th September 2023
Avon Protection is introducing new concepts in CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) protective equipment and military diving technologies at DSEI 2023.
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2023: Will UK defence be 'on pause' until the next general election?
11th September 2023
The 2023 edition of DSEI will be the last to be held during the current UK Parliament. With an election due within 16 months, is this the ‘end of term’ for the current government, and what are the prospects for the MoD and British defence more widely?
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Defence Notes
Poland announces multi-million acquisitions to boost air and missile defence capacities
8th September 2023
As part of the second phase of the WISŁA air defence programme, Poland will procure PAC-3 MSE missiles, 48 Patriot launchers and 12 LTAMDS sensors.
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Naval Warfare
How serious a threat is North Korea's nuclear-armed navy?
8th September 2023
As well as splurging on ballistic weapons, North Korea has been developing submarines and surface combatants capable of firing nuclear-tipped missiles. Largely based on outdated designs, do they nonetheless pose a serious regional threat?
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Defence Notes
The Imperative of Collaborative Innovation in European Defence (Opinion)
7th September 2023
The dynamics of global defence are shifting, and isolated endeavours are increasingly giving way to collaborative innovation, joint ventures, and partnerships. Steve Griessel, CEO of Paramount, argues that as Europe navigates its defence priorities, the pressing question is not what we must create but with whom we must join hands.
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Naval Warfare
Poland signs $1.5 billion contract for coastal defence missiles
7th September 2023
Kongsberg has been awarded a contract worth NOK16 billion ($1.49 billion) from the Polish Ministry of National Defence for delivery of four Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System (CDS) squadrons.
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Training
Gaming the System: Project OdySSEy’s Synthetic Training Revolution (Studio)
7th September 2023
In the rapidly evolving, data-driven future environment, BAE Systems is leading the integration of game-changing systems that are revolutionising how military forces train. Project OdySSEy is bringing together simulation, supercomputing, data analytics and augmented reality to revolutionise the future of military training.
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Defence Notes
How Brazil will invest over $10 billion in new defence programmes
6th September 2023
A special fund of $10 billion will cover Brazil's acquisition of combat vehicles, aircraft and helicopters, building new warships and submarines and modernisation of legacy systems.
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Digital Battlespace
Improving integration for smarter operations
6th September 2023
Military operations can be improved through the digitisation of the intelligence and operational cycles.
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Air Warfare
Can Innovative Unmanned Aerial Systems Shape the Future of Tactical Operations?
5th September 2023
We are witnessing a world in which unmanned aerial systems are becoming ever more dominant in the modern battlefield, it's here, that Aeronautics is emerging as a prominent player, with its flagship Orbiter systems which are at the forefront of innovative technology.
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Naval Warfare
Indonesia receives two minehunters and makes progresses on two Arrowhead 140 frigates
5th September 2023
Two German-built minehunters have been accepted into the Indonesian navy, while PT PAL is busy building two new frigates for the Indonesian Navy.
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Taiwan completes F-16 upgrade programme as delivery timeline of new jets remains in doubt
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![A full year of continuing resolutions would be ‘devastating’ for defence plans, warns US senator]()
A full year of continuing resolutions would be ‘devastating’ for defence plans, warns US senator
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![UK watchdog reveals $22 billion hole in military equipment plan]()
UK watchdog reveals $22 billion hole in military equipment plan
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![AUKUS countries look to Pillar 2 as Pillar 1 progresses]()
AUKUS countries look to Pillar 2 as Pillar 1 progresses
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![A full year of continuing resolutions would be ‘devastating’ for defence plans, warns US senator]()
A full year of continuing resolutions would be ‘devastating’ for defence plans, warns US senator
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![Taiwan completes F-16 upgrade programme as delivery timeline of new jets remains in doubt]()
Taiwan completes F-16 upgrade programme as delivery timeline of new jets remains in doubt
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![AUKUS countries look to Pillar 2 as Pillar 1 progresses]()
AUKUS countries look to Pillar 2 as Pillar 1 progresses
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![India’s Defence Acquisition Council green lights $26.8 billion in spending]()
India’s Defence Acquisition Council green lights $26.8 billion in spending
