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PREMIUM VIDEO: UK MoD Command Paper omits C-UAS strategy
Integrated review fails to mention the UK strategy to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
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The latest general defence news from across the globe.
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PODCAST: Aeralis modular jet development, Viasat cybersecurity efforts and CATV update
Welcome to Episode 15 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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Battelle to work on SIGMA+ Phase 2
DARPA programme seeks to create an advanced networked sensor to detect and identify biological weapons of mass destruction.
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Defence innovation poised to help drive UK prosperity (Studio)
Brought to you in partnership with Lockheed Martin
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Boeing releases Q1 delivery information
The latest delivery data from Boeing presents a mixed picture.
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PREMIUM VIDEO: Vulcano makes long-awaited arrival
Italian Navy receives logistics support vessel Vulcano.
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PREMIUM: Myanmar military pleads ‘major cabinet reshuffle’ in coup
4th February 2021
Myanmar's military proves it cannot loosen its grip on the country, but it will still have no trouble obtaining equipment from non-Western sources.
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Aero India 2021: KRAS takes baby steps
3rd February 2021
Indian-Israeli JV will start to deliver Barak 8 LRSAM midsection electronics in March.
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PREMIUM: EDA starts operational phase of CBRN joint project
3rd February 2021
EDA has started in late January the operational phase of the CBRN SaaS project, that aims to develop a rapidly deployable 24/7 CBRN surveillance capability. Austria, Croatia, Hungary and Slovenia are taking part in the effort.
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UAE ambassador claims no truth to F-35 and MQ-9 sales suspension
2nd February 2021
Will a deal for F-35 jets and MQ-9 drones to the UAE come to pass?
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Visegrad Group moves into collective procurement
2nd February 2021
Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia are starting small with a joint move to buy training ammunition — but their ambitions are broader.
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PREMIUM: Finland calls for HX best and final offers
29th January 2021
Competitors involved in the Finnish HX fighter acquisition programme have been issued with best and final offer requests, ahead of a contract award for one lucky manufacturer before the end of 2021.
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PODCAST: Unmanned naval tech, shore-based training and FLRAA update
29th January 2021
Welcome to Episode 4 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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PREMIUM: With few alternatives, Myanmar signs up for Russian kit
28th January 2021
In spite of arms embargoes from the likes of the EU and US, Myanmar is still able to find a willing seller in the shape of Russia.
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PREMIUM: Suspension of investment plan could hit Slovenian procurement
26th January 2021
Temporary suspension of a €780 million scheme to improve and modernise the armed forces may affect and delay Slovenian long-term procurement programmes.
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Honeywell uses DARPA funding to develop more capable IMUs
25th January 2021
Micro-electromechanical technology enables higher-performance inertial measurement without adding to size and weight burden, says Honeywell.
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Parsons leads industry team to protect USAF bases
25th January 2021
System will comprise commercial and government off-the-shelf technologies.
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PREMIUM OPINION: Brexit leaves future UK-EU defence relationship undefined
22nd January 2021
More clarity is needed on how a post-Brexit UK, with its ambitions for ‘Global Britain’, regards mainland Europe in terms of defence and security.
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Biden seeks new start for New START
22nd January 2021
A five-year extension to US-Russian nuclear arms limitation treaty would have to be agreed rapidly as it is due to expire on 5 February.
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Chinese support continues for Cambodian de-mining
22nd January 2021
Latest equipment shipment was handed over on 19 January.
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PODCAST: UK E-7 programme, USCG seeks budget boost and comms in the grey zone
22nd January 2021
Welcome to Episode 3 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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PREMIUM: Future warfighting demands departure from conventional methods
21st January 2021
Defence experts point out that the battlefield of tomorrow will require armed forces to fight in unconventional ways, with implications for procurement, training, tactics and doctrine.
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PREMIUM: Malaysia outlines this year’s deliveries
20th January 2021
The Malaysian Armed Forces will receive AFVs, helicopters and ships this year, but is the Light Combat Aircraft really any closer?
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Europe tightens checks on small arms exports
19th January 2021
EU member states establish common approach to end-user export certificates for small arms.
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Avon launches Core Intelligent diver undersuit
19th January 2021
Core Intelligent includes multiple autonomous heating zones located on the torso, hands and feet.
