Defence Notes
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.
Training
Why the US must enhance training for mariners operating in contested environments
A US DoD report questioned the adequacy of contested environment training for civilian mariners supporting surge sealift missions and called for improved inter-agency coordination to better prepare them for potential conflict zones.
Land Warfare
Singapore enhances air defence coverage for army forces in the field
The adapted SPYDER system extends the reach and lethality of the air defence coverage of army units in their area of operations.
Defence Notes
Irish defence budget increased by just €100 million despite €25 billion surplus
The budget of more than €1.3 billion is a record figure for the Irish Defence Forces but almost a quarter is to meet to meet the pensions costs of Defence Forces Veterans and their dependents.
Land Warfare
AUSA 2024 preview: Vehicles to take centre stage as competitions heat up
The Association of the US Army’s flagship conference and exhibition, the largest defence trade show in the US, returns on 14 October presenting one of the few chances for companies to publicly put their platforms to an audience of US decision-makers. Shephard takes a look at what’s in store for 2024.
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Defence Notes
Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
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Land Warfare
How are SATCOM solutions changing the Net-Centric Battlefield?
10th June 2024
Digital transformation in the military ecosystem continues to shape the future of the military communications market.
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Defence Notes
US tests Minuteman III as Sentinel successor ICBM programme struggles
7th June 2024
In service for nearly 60 years, the Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile is due to be replaced by the Sentinel, but cost overruns and delays continue to plague this successor programme.
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Air Warfare
Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UASs: Transforming Modern Warfare with Agility and Adaptability
6th June 2024
How the Orbiter 4 VTOL UAS Delivers the Operational Capabilities and Flexibility Required to Revolutionize the Modern Battlefield.
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Naval Warfare
China advances construction of its innovative Type 076 amphib
5th June 2024
The construction of the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN’s) advanced Type 076 amphibious assault vessel has been progressing rapidly at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai.
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Naval Warfare
Lawmakers plan to provide US Navy with multi-year procurement authority for US Marine Corps’ CH-53K
4th June 2024
The National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) proposal for FY2025 authorised the service to enter into multi-year acquisition contracts from the next fiscal year.
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Defence Notes
US Congress urges Pentagon to expand the use of quantum science
3rd June 2024
Text proposed by the House Armed Services Committee for the NDAA for FY2025 directed the Pentagon to establish a quantum computing centre of excellence to accelerate the transition of quantum hybrid technology from R&D into operational use.
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Land Warfare
Elbit reports 11% revenue growth on the back of land division and war in Gaza
29th May 2024
Elbit Systems reported little growth in its US and aerospace businesses for the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 but substantial growth in C4ISR, EW and land with the latter boosted by ammunition sales.
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Defence Notes
Sweden commits another $1.3 billion to Ukraine
29th May 2024
Sweden’s 16th military support package to Ukraine will include new capabilities to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence and armoured tracked vehicles.
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Defence Notes
Ireland’s government plots way forward for defence strategy
29th May 2024
Ireland finds itself outside of the norm when it comes to European security as an EU nation surrounded mostly by water and whose only land border is with a non-EU country. The Irish Government has been working to overcome the challenges the neutral country faces from having the smallest budget per capita and per GDP of all EU member states.
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Digital Battlespace
How commercial tech is reshaping military requirements
24th May 2024
Non-military drones, robotics, VR, AR, SATCOM and cyber tech will play a crucial part in future warfare.
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Air Warfare
Philippines receives two T129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey
22nd May 2024
The T129 ATAK fleet deal between the Philippines and Turkey were part of the Horizon 2 phase of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Modernisation Program.
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Air Warfare
Gripen fighter jet software update move faster than competitors, says Saab
22nd May 2024
Saab has touted its rapid software update capabilities for the JAS 39 Gripen, claiming it could deliver updates “in days“ and challenging the generational focus of rivals such as Lockheed Martin.
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Land Warfare
India ramps up ammo production for export
22nd May 2024
India has been looking to expand domestic ammunition production amid global shortages and increasing demand.
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Naval Warfare
Sailing into the Future: Fincantieri’s Digital Twin Revolution
21st May 2024
Fincantieri revolutionises shipbuilding using a Digital Twin, a computerised ship design incorporating real-world data from the completed vessel
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Naval Warfare
UAE Coast Guard orders 10 OPVs for $434 million
20th May 2024
A deal to supply 10 P51MR-class 51m offshore patrol vessels to the UAE Coast Guard was proceeded by the signing of an Abu Dhabi-based JV between Fincantieri and EDGE.
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Air Warfare
Brazil’s first Gripen F reaches final assembly line as delivery edges closer
20th May 2024
A concrete delivery timeline for the first Saab JAS 39F Gripen two-seater for Brazil has yet to be confirmed, but with the fighter now in the final assembly stage and undergoing testing, delivery could come soon.
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Defence Notes
US companies implement diverse strategies to enhance supply chain
20th May 2024
The conflicts in Ukraine and Israel have been driving the US defence industry toward increasing production of platforms and systems.
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Digital Battlespace
China turns to US-made AI chips to boost hypersonic weapon performance
17th May 2024
Chinese researchers have been using a US-designed AI semiconductor chip to enhance the performance of a hypersonic weapon’s scramjet engine, significantly improving computational tasks and suggesting potential integration into future missile systems.
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Air Warfare
Belgian F-35A completes first flight
17th May 2024
The Belgian Air Force’s first F-35A Lightning II has taken flight, showcasing the national flag, with the first force’s first four F-35As set to head to Luke AFB for initial training amid software upgrade delays.
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