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Trust in the machine: Innovation in AI drives navies to think afresh
Oct 9, 2020, 14:08 by Richard ScottAward-winning analysis: The exploitation of artificial intelligence is exciting interest across a number of naval forces, but debates continue on where it is best utilised, and how human operators should interface with the technology.Full story -
Divided attention: Gulf air defenders struggle to cover multiple directions
The attack on Saudi Arabia’s key Abqaiq oil field starkly highlighted the challenges that have been developing for the country’s air defenders since 2015. Jeremy Binnie reportsFull story -
First Portuguese modernised Super Lynx delayed to 2021
The delivery of the first modernised Super Lynx Mk 95A helicopter to the Portuguese Navy has been pushed back to early January 2021.Full story -
France to arm future OPVs with RAPIDFire Naval CIWS
The 10 offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to be acquired for the French Navy under the Patrouilleurs Océanique (PO) programme will be armed with the Thales/Nexter RAPIDFire...Full story -
Bangladesh to receive Wasp UASs
Bangladesh is set to field the AeroVironment RQ-12B All Environment (AE) Wasp small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS), with a sources sought notification issued by the US...Full story -
India confirms end of offset banking, gives deadline for existing claims
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has clarified procedures related to existing offset banking activity following its controversial decision to remove related...Full story -
HDA shows concept images of AS9 SPH and AS10 AARV for Australian Army
After being selected as the preferred supplier to the Australian Army (AA) of 30 155 mm self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) and 15 armoured ammunition resupply vehicles...Full story -
UMS Skeldar introduces remote flight control capability to V-150 UAV
UMS Skeldar has conducted a series of remote autonomous flights with its new V-150 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which could eventually enable military operators to...Full story -
Xponential 2020: FLIR increases R80D SkyRaider payload capacity with improved propulsion system
FLIR Systems has developed an improved propulsion system for its R80D SkyRaider Group 1 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that also...Full story -
Japan's converted Izumo-class carriers will not feature a ‘ski-jump' ramp for F-35B operations
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) has decided that its two Izumo-class helicopter carriers will not be fitted with a ‘ski-jump’ ramp to facilitate operations...Full story -
Armenia and Azerbaijan trade heavy fire
Long-range weapons are increasingly being used by Armenian and Azerbaijani forces as fighting continues to rage around the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh.Full story -
South Korean military aiming to speed up acquisition of light aircraft carrier
Amid the growing naval capabilities of neighbouring countries, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) have requested that construction plans for the Republic of Korea...Full story -
DAPA engages military to boost exports
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is bidding to boost defence exports through a new military-validation initiative.Full story -
US Navy secretary names new frigate class
The first ship of the new guided-missile frigate (FFG(X)) class will be named Constellation (FFG 62) and the class of ships will be the Constellation class, US Navy...Full story -
Images confirm China is operating J-15 fighter aircraft from third batch
Images published by Chinese state-owned media on 7 October have provided further evidence that the Shenyang Aircraft Company (SAC) has continued production of the J-15...Full story -
Leonardo demos swarming drones for RAF
Leonardo demonstrated a swarming drone capability for the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) in July, during which a number of small remotely piloted aircraft equipped with the...Full story -
PLA trialling field-ambulance variant of Lynx ATV
Chinese state-owned television has released footage showing a 4×4 field-ambulance variant of the Lynx CS/VP11 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) undergoing trials with China’s...Full story -
US moving forward with online export licensing platform
The US Department of State (DoS) is continuing to develop and improve its online Defence Export Control and Compliance System (DECCS) export licensing platform,...Full story -
Kosovo and Serbia take tentative steps towards economic co-operation
A 4 September White House agreement between Kosovo and Serbia may improve political dialogue and economic co-operation, but has also attracted criticism for perceived...Full story -
China's CASIC targets international expansion
The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) – one of the country’s most important defence enterprises – has outlined plans to expand in both domestic...Full story