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Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700

The framework agreement is for the future acquisition of the system under the French Navy’s SDAM programme. The agreement also paves the way for cooperation with other nations via government-to-government agreements.

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Paris Air Show 2025: Milkor and Hanwha partner to integrate the latter’s SAR payload into the Milkor 380

Hanwha Systems and Milkor announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Paris Air Show to integrate the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system into the Milkor 380 drone.

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Paris Air Show 2025: A400M production moved forward as development plans outlined

It is more than a decade since the Airbus A400M tactical lift aircraft entered service. More than 130 aircraft are in service around the world with nine countries, while another order has been made by Indonesia. The company is now looking to lower operational costs and increase the number of potential missions.

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Paris Air Show 2025: Boeing confirms “very early infancy” C-17 Globemaster III production restart discussions as European market opportunity looms

The discussion of the C-17 comes off the back of Boeing’s focus on a growing European demand for defence equipment amid a growing threat on the continent.

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Singapore Airshow 2024: China debuts Apache competitor attack helicopter in Singapore

20th February 2024

China's Aviation Industry Corporation has showcased the Z-10EM, an upgraded version of its Z-10 attack helicopter, designed for export markets.
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Diehl to work on integration of IRIS-T missile onto KAI aircraft

20th February 2024

Diehl BGT Defence’s IRIS-T (IR Imaging System Tail/Thrust Vector-Controlled) short-range air-to-air missile has seen service with 10 countries.
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Singapore Airshow 2024: Boeing remains confident in Indonesian F-15EX programme

20th February 2024

Despite uncertainty over a clear timeline for final approval of the Indonesian F-15EX fighter programme, discussions have been ongoing between the US and Indonesian governments, as they work to address various aspects of the FMS deal.
Naval Warfare

Australia releases blueprint for expanded naval surface fleet

20th February 2024

The much-anticipated Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet review has allocated billions of dollars towards enhancing the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet.
Land Warfare

Elbit Systems wins $300 million deal to supply vehicle systems to European customer

20th February 2024

Elbit Systems has won a contract to supply equipment and subsystems for a European country’s armoured vehicles which could include UT30 MK2 unmanned turrets and Iron Vision head-mounted displays.
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Singapore Airshow 2024: Singapore’s Apache upgrade among plans to renew RSAF capabilities

20th February 2024

Singapore’s air force chief has confirmed plans to extend the life of the RSAF’s Apaches to beyond 2030, as well as revealing the next steps for future purchases of F-35s, replacements for its UAV fleet and updates to its ground-based air defence systems.
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Singapore Airshow 2024: Singapore’s air chief reflects on lessons learnt from ongoing conflicts

20th February 2024

Singapore’s air force chief shares four key learnings from ongoing conflicts ranging from countering low-cost drones to ensuring the defence of the digital domain.
Land Warfare

UK’s Light Fires Platform completes first phase

20th February 2024

The Royal Artillery’s Light Fires Platform has been put forward as a potential replacement for the towed 105mm L118 Light Gun.
Land Warfare

Austria trebles Pandur EVO 6x6 fleet via $1.9 billion order

20th February 2024

The Pandur EVO, a 6x6 APC which features a longer hull design, improved driveline technology and powerpack, will provide a significantly increased level of protection, payload and mobility compared to the Pandur I.
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Canada to donate 800 SkyRanger R70 to Ukraine

19th February 2024

The SkyRanger R70, a quadcopter UAV designed for surveillance, observation and package delivery, can transport weapons up to a weight of two kilograms.
Naval Warfare

New US Navy expeditionary ship commissioned

19th February 2024

The US Navy's Expeditionary Sea Base (T-ESB) programme was created as a derivative of the Montford Point-class Expeditionary Transfer Docks, also built by General Dynamics NASSCO.
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France and Airbus eye up Indian defence deals

19th February 2024

India has kickstarted an ambitious procurement process on a number of defence platforms for its Armed Forces with Airbus and France likely to be the main contenders for contract wins.
Training

How the US Space Force is training personnel for operations in contested scenarios

19th February 2024

The service has been developing and updating doctrine and policies, improving facilities and acquiring training and simulation capabilities.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall and UK provide more support for Ukraine as Russia gains ground

19th February 2024

As the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine edges closer, the resolve of Western countries has been tested in the face of entrenched positions, rising costs, political divisions and the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Digital Battlespace

Leonardo to develop a digital twin of a space cloud-based supercomputer

19th February 2024

Military Space Cloud Architecture (MILSCA) will be able to store more than 100 Terabytes of data generated on Earth and in space on board each constellation satellite with a processing power exceeding 250 TFLOPS (250,000 billion operations per second).
Air Warfare

Singapore Airshow 2024: Pratt extends Singapore engine site

19th February 2024

The expansion has underscored Pratt & Whitneys commitment to enhancing industrial capacity in the Asia Pacific region.
Land Warfare

Canada joins the RBS 70 club

16th February 2024

The RBS 70 was developed in the 1970s to meet the Swedish Army’s requirement for a low-cost, easy-to-use MANPADS which could function in extreme climatic conditions. In 2011, Saab unveiled the RBS 70 Next Generation (NG), the first weapon of its type to employ laser beam-riding guidance.
Air Warfare

Singapore Airshow 2024: Stay ahead of developments with our Show Portal

16th February 2024

Shephard will provide updates on the latest news, announcements and launches throughout the Singapore Airshow 2024.
Land Warfare

Israel reevaluates its ammunition requirements as shortage looms

16th February 2024

Israel has challenges in ensuring its ammunition stocks do not dwindle further as it relies on US support and domestic suppliers to meet updated demands.