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Typhoon fighter pilots from the Royal Air Force (RAF) have made a belated return to Romania in support of the Enhanced Air Policing mission they began last spring. Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role aircraft from Number II (Army Co-operation) Squadron have journeyed from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland to join 135 Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW) at Mihail Kogalniceanu […]

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Saab has signed a contract worth SEK 51 million with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, for training systems for the Swedish Army. The contract include deliveries of the Manpack 300 training system to most of the regiments in Sweden and a number of networked base stations. The Manpack 300 systems, used for controlling, monitoring […]

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More than 11,600 military personnel from 17 nations will take part in Exercise Joint Warrior for two weeks this spring in one of the largest exercises of its kind in Europe. The bi-annual exercise began on 21st April and will run until 4th May, incorporating all three UK services as well as forces from 16 […]

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BAE Systems Australia has announced it will partner separately with each of BlueScope and Liberty OneSteel for the supply of more than 48,000 tonnes of Australian steel, should the company be selected to build nine Future Frigates as part of the Federal Government’s SEA 5000 program. BAE Systems is offering its Global Combat Ship-Australia for […]

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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has officially launched the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) in a move that signals the UK’s commitment to a continuous-at-sea deterrent. The launch of the SDA marks the delivery of a milestone set out in the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review that strengthens arrangements to support the UK’s submarine capability. The Executive […]

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With the Three Counties Defence & Security Expo 2018 (3CDSE) nearing its 31 May launch, Dr Alex Tarter – keynote speaker and Chief Cyber Consultant at Thales Cyber Consulting – speaks exclusively to Defence Online about his plans for the Malvern-based innovation expo and considers whether reliance on technology makes our critical national infrastructure all […]

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The United States Navy has successfully commissioned its latest amphibious transport dock, to be known as the USS Portland. During an official ceremony held at the Port of Portland, Deputy Secretary of Defence Patrick Shanahan delivered his principal address to a crowd of distinguished guests. Among them, Bonnie Amos – wife of the 35th Commandant […]

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ASV Global (ASV) is leading a new £1.2million research project in partnership with BMT to enhance the safety and reliability of autonomous navigation. Part funded by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, this project will enhance situational awareness enabling the USV to operate in extreme and congested marine environments. The Synthetic Imagery training for Machine […]

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L3 Technologies has won an award to help deliver the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) SEA 1180 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV). Prime contractor Luerssen Australia selected L3 Communications Australia to supply integrated communications, bridge, navigation and management systems across all 12 OPV platforms. “L3’s work on the OPV design and construction phase will enable us to […]

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Over half of British residents want to see tougher public security put in place ahead of major outdoor summer events, such as the Royal Wedding, according to new research. The survey of 1,000 people, conducted by ATG Access, found that 57% of Brits are calling for more security guards to safeguard public spaces, and 36% […]

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The UK and India will continue to strengthen their defence and security relationship, with the two countries working closer together than ever before to tackle terrorism and threats to cyber security. Both nations benefit from vibrant digital economies and will design, create and manufacture technologies that will help protect citizens and businesses against malicious cyber attacks. […]

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The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has cut the first turf on a £132m facility for the UK’s new fleet of submarine hunting Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) at RAF Lossiemouth. The site will be the future home to the country’s nine-strong, new P-8A Poseidon MPA fleet. The aircraft’s role will be to protect the UK’s […]

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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has committed to working ever closer with charity partners during a visit to a state of the art recovery centre for veterans and service personnel. Mr Williamson visited Tedworth House on Monday, a joint recovery centre run by the MOD, Help for Heroes, and the Royal British Legion. The £24million residential rehabilitation […]

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The squadron immortalised by the Dambusters raid of World War II has been reformed to fly the UK’s new F-35 fighter jets, the Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced. Mr Williamson announced the new 617 Squadron after an event in Washington DC to mark the centenary of the RAF. The naming of the new 617 Squadron […]

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