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Defence Notes
I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?
While Washington sees Beijing as its most comprehensive and serious challenger, the Jinping administration has been taking the lead in R&D within certain domains.
Naval Warfare
Future of the South African Navy looks bleak despite new ships entering service
The commissioning of SAS King Shaka Zulu, a Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel, into the South African Navy masks serious problems for the service as fleet availability falls dangerously low and capability atrophies.
Training
I/ITSEC 2023: US Navy considers purchase of Vrgineers carbon fibre MR headset for V-22 pilots
The new Vrgineers carbon fibre XTAL 3 CAVU mixed-reality headset will attempt to address calculation bottlenecks via high-performance graphical chip and AI ahead of launch in 2024.
Naval Warfare
Make or break: Can the European Patrol Corvette programme save shipbuilding in Europe?
With funding from the European Defence Fund and partner countries, the European Patrol Corvette programme has an opportunity to become the standard bearer for defence procurement and potentially offer a route forward for naval shipbuilding in Europe.
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I/ITSEC 2023: VirTra debuts integration of VBS4 into its simulators
VirTra has unveiled the integration of VBS4 and BlueIG into its simulator systems with the aim of enhancing the capabilities of its technology for military training.
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I/ITSEC 2023: CymSTAR introduces CymLITE Series Deployable Air Refueling Trainer
The company has also used its platform at I/ITSEC 2023 to announce a new partnership with the Switzerland-based firm EDMS.
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Naval Warfare
Autonomous Mine Hunting: Supplying the British Solution (Studio)
Navies around the world are increasingly looking at autonomous systems for the mine countermeasures (MCM) mission.
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Naval Warfare
Greek frigate launch heralds Hellenic Navy modernisation
11th October 2023
The launch of the first of three new Kimon-class (FDI HN) frigates for Greece on 4 October 2023 at French shipyard Naval Group represents the beginning of a significant recapitalisation of the Hellenic Navy fleet, which is in urgent need of modernisation.
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Naval Warfare
Japan accelerates procurement of Tomahawk missiles
10th October 2023
Faced by a rough neighbourhood, Japan is accelerating plans to obtain Tomahawk cruise missiles.
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Naval Warfare
Brazil’s nuclear-powered submarine project reaches new milestone
10th October 2023
The first steel plates of a test section for the future nuclear-powered attack submarine ‘Álvaro Alberto’ have been cut during a ceremony organised by Itaguaí Construções Navais (ICN) and the Brazilian Navy.
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Digital Battlespace
Interoperability: The Vital Ingredient for NATO’s Future Success (Studio)
10th October 2023
The lens of multi-domain operations is sharpening, and software-driven communication choices, deeper integration, and innovative technology are increasingly crucial. Companies like L3Harris are enabling a new age of international collaboration by emphasising NATO-standardised interoperability.
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Defence Notes
Boom time has arrived for South Korean defence exports (Opinion)
9th October 2023
The Asian country to make the most spectacular and stellar success in terms of arms exports is none other than South Korea, a nation of 51.7 million citizens.
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Land Warfare
Netherlands to proceed with their own All-Terrain Vehicle buy after plans for joint procurement fail
9th October 2023
The procurement of new amphibious tracked All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for the Netherlands Marines under the Future Littoral All Terrain Mobility Band Vagn (FLATM BV) has been pushed back again.
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri launches sixth Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship for Italian Navy
9th October 2023
Fincantieri successfully launched the sixth Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (Pattugliatori Polivalenti d'Altura - PPA) Ruggiero di Lauria on 6 October, part of a class which will substantially enhance the operational capabilities of the Italian Navy.
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Defence Notes
US strengthens regional posture with munitions, ships and fighter jets in response to Hamas attack on Israel
9th October 2023
The swift deployment of munitions and the mobilisation of ships and fighter jets in response to the Hamas attack on Israel raise concerns about potential broader regional involvement.
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Naval Warfare
First Flight III destroyer for US Navy introduces innovative radar capabilities
8th October 2023
The introduction of USS Jack H. Lucas to the US Navy's fleet has led to a series of innovative developments that will enhance US capabilities in A2AD zones.
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Naval Warfare
Russia signs agreement for Black Sea naval base
6th October 2023
Abkhazia has offered Russia an alternative Black Sea base to ports in Crimea where it has faced attacks by Ukrainian forces, according to Russian state media.
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Naval Warfare
Polish Navy Miecznik-class frigates to be fitted with TACTICOS integrated combat management system
6th October 2023
The multirole Miecznik-class frigates will be equipped with a set of sensors developed by Thales with the first ship scheduled to enter service in 2029.
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Naval Warfare
Upgrades to Holland-class OPVs pushed back a year
6th October 2023
The Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN’s) four Holland-class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) will begin a mid-life upgrade (MLU) programme in 2025, a year later than planned.
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Naval Warfare
Abrams M1E3 will be ‘dramatically different’ than the M1A2 V4
5th October 2023
The M1E3 version has been designed to be a more survivable, lighter tank, enhancing the efficacy and manoeuvrability of US Army armoured brigade combat teams.
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Naval Warfare
GD Electric Boat wins further Virginia submarine work with $967 million contract
5th October 2023
General Dynamic Electric Boat (GD EB) latest contract modification win follows several milestones marking the process of delivering Virginia-class submarines.
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Land Warfare
Sentient demonstrates AI-powered ViDAR sensor for Australia
5th October 2023
During the test ViDAR was focusing on using advanced deep learning and computer vision technology to efficiently detect, locate, and track small targets in complex environments.
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Naval Warfare
Tender expected for new Dutch auxiliary ships
5th October 2023
The Royal Netherlands Navy has announced plans to replace its ageing auxiliary ships with a fleet of new vessels.
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Naval Warfare
France advances SSBN and SSN projects
5th October 2023
France has advanced its main programmes for new ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs).
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Naval Warfare
Australia to respond to surface fleet review in 2024
2nd October 2023
The Australian government will receive the much-anticipated independent Royal Australian Navy surface fleet review today, but will not publish the document or its response until next year.
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan reveals first indigenous submarine to much fanfare
2nd October 2023
Taiwan has made good progress with its submarine programme, revealing its initial boat in late September.
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Make or break: Can the European Patrol Corvette programme save shipbuilding in Europe?
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![Future of the South African Navy looks bleak despite new ships entering service]()
Future of the South African Navy looks bleak despite new ships entering service
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![I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?]()
I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?
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![Babcock wins UK Royal Navy’s Dreadnought support contracts]()
Babcock wins UK Royal Navy’s Dreadnought support contracts
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![I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?]()
I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?
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![Make or break: Can the European Patrol Corvette programme save shipbuilding in Europe?]()
Make or break: Can the European Patrol Corvette programme save shipbuilding in Europe?
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![Portugal contracts Damen for multi-purpose vessel designed for integrated uncrewed air and sea systems]()
Portugal contracts Damen for multi-purpose vessel designed for integrated uncrewed air and sea systems
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![Future of the South African Navy looks bleak despite new ships entering service]()
Future of the South African Navy looks bleak despite new ships entering service
