Ronald Watkins, Author at The Defense Post

Suffren nuclear-powered attack submarine

Ronald Watkins November 29, 2021

Naval Group Displays France’s Second Barracuda Class Nuclear Sub

Shipbuilding company Naval Group has rolled out the French Navy's new Duguay-Trouin S636 nuclear-powered attack submarine.

Ronald Watkins November 16, 2021

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XTEND Raises $20M for AR/AI-Powered Drone Operating System

Israeli drone developer XTEND has raised $20 million in initial funding to ramp up production of its augmented reality and artificial intelligence-powered drone operating system.

Rendering of Israel Aerospace Industries' Scorpius-G (ground) is a ground-based EW system designed to detect and disrupt ground- and airborne threats

Ronald Watkins November 15, 2021

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Israel Unveils Multi-Beam ‘Scorpius’ Electronic Warfare System

IAI has unveiled its “Scorpius” suite of electronic warfare systems, capable of simultaneously targeting multiple threats across frequencies and in different directions.

Ronald Watkins November 2, 2021

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Norway Orders Additional Naval Strike Missiles in $169M Deal

Norway has ordered naval strike missiles and “life extension of the existing inventory of NSM” in a deal worth $169 million.

The Knyaz Oleg ballistic missile submarine during sea trials

Ronald Watkins October 22, 2021

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Russia Conducts Submarine Test of Bulava ICBM

The Russian Defense Ministry said it successfully launched a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from the submarine Knyaz Oleg.

Ronald Watkins October 18, 2021

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If F-16 Talks Fail, Turkey May Buy Russian Fighter Aircraft

If Turkey's talks with the United States to buy F-16 fighters fall through, Ankara may purchase the latest generation of Russian fighters.

Ronald Watkins October 8, 2021

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Estonia Signs Deal to Purchase Blue Spear Missile Systems

Estonia has announced a deal with Proteus Advanced Systems to provide Blue Spear 5G SSM missile systems for the country’s defense forces.

Robotic Udar complex displayed at the Russian Defense Ministry's Innovation Day 2015 exhibition

Ronald Watkins July 21, 2021

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Russia ‘Weaponizing’ AI: Pentagon Intelligence Report

Russia is on the fast track to developing a range of autonomous weapon systems in a challenge to US military dominance, according to a Pentagon report.

Soldiers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team

Ronald Watkins July 20, 2021

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US Army-Backed Research Yields New ‘Wonder’ Armor Material

Research funded by the US Army has led to the discovery of a new, lightweight material of extraordinary strength that could be used for improved armor, blast shields, protective coatings, and other impact-resistant technologies.