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MBDA backs British startup to continue development on heavy-lift drone
The investment will bring together the Hybrid Drones and MBDA to enable the former to further develop its Hydra 400 UAV, previously showcased by the British Army.
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Norway receives final F-35 aircraft and unveils first Joint Strike Missile delivery
Work has begun on stockpiling the Joint Strike Missile (JSM), following the first missile’s delivery from Kongsberg and the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency.
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Romania approved for additional $280 million Patriot Air Defence System buy
The possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) from the US will cover the system and any related equipment with Lockheed Martin and RTX as primary contractors.
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Polaris to unveil new MRZR Alpha base vehicle at Modern Day Marine
The new platform was designed to provide 1KW of exportable power as standard and has been developed in partnership with the US Marine Corps (USMC).
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Air Warfare
US Air Force has big plans for the F-47
28th April 2025
The USAF Chief of Staff has claimed that the sixth-generation fighter would allow for guaranteeing “air superiority for generations to come”.
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Air Warfare
India and France seal Rafale-M deal as plans for local assembly advance
28th April 2025
Inter-governmental agreement signed as final assembly line plans inch closer.
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Land Warfare
British Army details Ajax plans
28th April 2025
Of the six variants in the Ajax programme – reconnaissance (Ajax), reconnaissance support (Ares), C2 (Athena), equipment repair (Apollo), equipment recovery (Atlas) and engineering reconnaissance (Argus) – the Ajax reconnaissance version is now entering service.
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Air Warfare
Just Released: New UAS Technology Report now available to read
28th April 2025
Autonomous advantage: Unlocking the potential of VTOL UAS in the battlefield resupply role
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Naval Warfare
The Netherlands cleared to purchase $2.2 billion in Tomahawk missiles
28th April 2025
The approved purchase is for Tomahawk Block IV and Block V missiles, control systems, telemetry missiles and communication and broadcast systems.
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Naval Warfare
The Philippines strengthens maritime defences amid rising tensions in South China Sea
28th April 2025
The Philippine Navy is fast-tracking its maritime modernisation with new warships, unmanned platforms, and international shipbuilding partnerships to bolster its regional deterrence posture.
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Air Warfare
Update: India’s Rafale-M deal postponed
25th April 2025
New Delhi had been gearing up to sign a Navy Rafale deal as talks swirled around a potential assembly line in Nagpur.
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Defence Notes
Companies post mostly rosy results but warn of potential dark clouds
25th April 2025
First quarter 2025 results have been dropping for companies in the past week but many of the US results come with a health warning in their forward-looking aspects about the potential impact of actions by the Trump administration.
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Land Warfare
CV90 revels in northern exposure while looking for new customers (updated April 2025)
25th April 2025
The BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 IFV has been around for decades but continual refreshing to maintain power and relevance, along with a healthy market at home in Sweden and neighbouring countries, has led to more than 1,700 vehicle orders with 10 countries.
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan multiplies mine-layer vessel and UAV inventories to deter PLA
25th April 2025
Taiwan is strengthening its deterrence against the PLA through an asymmetric arsenal that includes fast mine-laying vessels and domestically developed UAVs.
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Land Warfare
Oshkosh notches JLTV win with Dutch order
25th April 2025
The order further extends the Oshkosh Defense production line as AM General, selected for US orders, pushes to get vehicles out the door with no room for export orders.
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Naval Warfare
L3Harris expands footprint across Europe via Everest NL and new contracts
25th April 2025
L3Harris is targeting European naval modernisation with new uncrewed surface vessels, SATCOM partnerships, and regional investments including defence exercises and facility openings.
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Naval Warfare
Interview: DSTA collaborates with Leonardo, Thales and Safran for naval C-UAS
25th April 2025
In an exclusive interview with Shephard, DSTA chief Ng Chad-son outlines how the agency is reshaping defence tech development through deeper collaboration with industry partners, from AI-enhanced radar to smart naval munitions.
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Defence Notes
Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
24th April 2025
The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.
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Air Warfare
Turkey’s Eurofighter process going to plan despite German block, says minister
24th April 2025
The comment, made by Turkish defence minister Yasar Guler, also noted that the 40-strong sale of Eurofighter Typhoons was primarily managed by the UK, not Germany.
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Air Warfare
Airbus awaits USMC decision on Logistics Connector programme
24th April 2025
Airbus has been advancing development of its uncrewed MQ-72C Logistics Connector for the US Marine Corps, with a decision on the programme expected in early 2026.
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Air Warfare
Belgium considers additional F-35 order to boost fleet
24th April 2025
The statement from Prime Minister Bart De Wever during a parliamentary session follows the country’s Easter Agreement which would see it increase defence spending to 2% of GDP by the end of 2025.
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Land Warfare
US and Europe continue moves to boost 155mm munitions production
24th April 2025
The new US facility for 155mm artillery projectiles is a reflection of a worldwide trend which has also seen Rheinmetall and BAE Systems working to improve capability in the same area.
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems to collaborate with Umoe Mandal on Type 26 frigate and Littoral Strike Craft
24th April 2025
The agreement is intended to boost opportunities for both UK and Norwegian naval shipbuilding.
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