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News - sdsr
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Naval Warfare
Analysis: UK shipbuilding
30th March 2016
As the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigate passes another milestone with the award to BAE Systems of an extension for the demonstration phase, the backbone …
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Defence Notes
Interoperability challenge for ISR Brigade
11th February 2016
The new 1 ISR Brigade for the British Army is still finding its feet and is facing challenges as it nears 16 months since being …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK confirms Zephyr purchase
3rd February 2016
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) will invest in two Zephyr High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) in a deal worth £10.6 million. The contract will …
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Digital Battlespace
UK Joint Force to transform ISR
20th January 2016
The UK Joint Forces Command (JFC) has a desperate need for a layered and more integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems. JFC commander, Gen …
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Land Warfare
Tank life extension challenge
16th December 2015
The UK MoD has released a tender document for an initial pre-competition phase for the life extension of 227 Challenger II (CR2) main battle tanks …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Zephyr could fit data link solution
9th December 2015
The Zephyr high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) is ‘an obvious candidate’ for a new high altitude cellular communications technology being developed by Roke Manor Research …
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Naval Warfare
Life goes on after UK MPA decision
28th November 2015
The announcement on 23 November that the UK will be purchasing nine P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) dealt a terminal blow to any thought …
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Land Warfare
SDSR re-structures British Army
25th November 2015
The British Army will be re-shaped to increase its rapid reaction capability with a new medium-weight force. This is something the army has not had …
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Digital Battlespace
SDSR defends against cyber attack
23rd November 2015
The Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) today outlined how the UK will tackle future cyber threats, which politicians have admitted are a growing threat …
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Naval Warfare
SDSR gives Royal Navy OPV boost
23rd November 2015
The UK will purchase a further two offshore patrol vessels for the Royal Navy (RN), it has been announced as part of the Strategic Defence …
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Naval Warfare
UK SDSR outlines P-8 buy
23rd November 2015
The UK has confirmed that it will buy nine new Boeing P-8 maritime patrol aircraft as part of a £178 billion investment in defence equipment …
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Defence Notes
UK threat assessment ‘flawed’
21st November 2015
It will come as a surprise to no-one, but the UK Government’s approach to mapping threats to national security is ‘flawed’. Judging by the evidence …
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Defence Notes
UK force deployment at risk
21st November 2015
The underlying basis for UK defence policy – to deploy forces strategically – is being undermined by technology and tactics adopted by potential adversaries. In …
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Defence Notes
Interview: Liam Fox on UK SDSR
24th September 2015
Dr Liam Fox was defence secretary from May 2010 to October 2011 and brought in the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). In a …
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Defence Notes
Fallon tries to reassure SDSR critics
24th September 2015
UK defence secretary Michael Fallon has responded to criticism about the upcoming Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). There are concerns that the review will neither …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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ISR/special mission
Shadow R1 (UK)
Programme Background The RAF is moving forward with an ambitious plan to transform its intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) force to enable greater ...
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Frigates
Inspiration Class (Type 31)
Development The Inspiration-class (Type 31) frigate programme for the UK Royal Navy (RN) emerged during the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) 2015 when the MoD ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Fleet Solid Support (FSS) [UK]
Programme Background Requirement The 2015 Strategic Defence & Security Review (SDSR) highlighted the requirement for three Military Afloat Reach & Sustainability (MARS) Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Fleet Solid Support (FSS)
The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships will be capable of providing solid sustainment and logistic support to the UK Royal Navy. The 216m vessels will be ...
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Minehunters
Sandown Class
The Sandown class vessels are coastal minehunters and OPVs in service with the UK Royal Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces as the Al Jawf class. Additionally, ...
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Frigates
Inspiration Class (Type 31)
The Inspiration-class (Type 31) is a general-purpose frigate being procured by the UK RN to replace its Type 23 Duke-class frigates. The new frigates will ...
