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Naval Warfare

South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs

HHI and Hanwha Ocean outline highly autonomous and unmanned-enabled designs as the ROKN explores force structure for the 2030s and beyond.

Defence Notes

Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide

The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.

Air Warfare

Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025

The first aircraft delivery timeline confirmation comes as Belgium weighs up an additional F-3A buy from Lockheed Martin.

Air Warfare

Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance

New presidential directives for UAV production are intended to remove bureaucratic barriers and support suppliers.

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Land Warfare

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Land Warfare

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.

Featured Industry Spotlights

Naval Warfare

Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations

Land Warfare

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Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

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Military Logistics

Rockwell Collins to upgrade Mexico C-130 avionics

26th March 2014

Rockwell Collins will supply its Flight2 integrated avionics system for the Mexican Air Force programme to upgrade its C-130 Hercules aircraft fleet under a contract …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Brazilian Air Force selects Hermes 900 UAV

26th March 2014

Elbit Systems will supply a Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) under a new contract announced on 26 March. …
Digital Battlespace

DIMDEX: Middle Eastern C4ISR requirements evolve

26th March 2014

The Middle East is experiencing a change of mindset in the area of C4ISR procurement, according to Thales. Speaking to Shephard at DIMDEX on 26 …
Naval Warfare

DIMDEX: Saab promotes maritime surveillance

26th March 2014

Offering up its maritime surveillance capabilities to the Middle-East at DIMDEX, Saab has described a ‘complex’ maritime environment in the Arabian Gulf. Speaking to Shephard …
Naval Warfare

DIMDEX: MBDA unveils coastal defence system

26th March 2014

MBDA has displayed a new coastal defence system based on the Marte missile family at DIMDEX for the first time. The Marte Coastal Defence System …
Uncrewed Vehicles

UK to test Paveway IV from Reaper UAV

26th March 2014

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering the testing of the Raytheon Paveway IV laser guided bomb on-board the RAF’s MQ-9 Reaper UAV, the …
Military Logistics

FIDAE: Airbus and Enaer to support C-212

26th March 2014

A cooperation agreement to support the CASA C-212 military transport aircraft was signed on 25 March at FIDAE 2014 by Airbus Defence and Space, and …
Land Warfare

FIDAE: FAMAE offers new rocket artillery

26th March 2014

The Chilean defence manufacturing and logistics organisation FAMAE is displaying a new multiple launch rocket system at FIDAE 2014. Developed in conjunction with Israeli defence …
Defence Helicopter

US Navy declares IOC for MK-60 Griffin missile system

25th March 2014

The MK-60 Patrol Coastal Griffin Missile System has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) with the US Navy, marking a significant milestone in the programme to …
Digital Battlespace

DIMDEX: Selex eyes Middle Eastern EW sales

25th March 2014

Selex ES is considering plans to launch an Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) centre in the Middle East, according to company executives. Speaking to Shephard …
Digital Battlespace

DRS awarded RAN communications system contract

25th March 2014

DRS Technologies will supply the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ANZAC-Class frigates with communications systems under a new contract announced on 25 March. The systems will …
Land Warfare

Selex ES wins Italian Army Future Soldier contracts

25th March 2014

Selex ES has signed two new contracts with the Italian Army to supply SWave Software Defined Radio (SDR) portable terminals and Tactical Mobility Night Vision …
Uncrewed Vehicles

DIMDEX: Global Yabhon nears maiden flight

25th March 2014

Adcom’s Global Yabhon UAV will make its maiden flight after the end of Ramadan in July, defence sources have informed Shephard. The enormous 10-ton platform, …
Digital Battlespace

DIMDEX: Middle-East shows appetite for smaller C4ISR functionality

25th March 2014

Middle-East navies are seeking to equip smaller and smaller platforms with maritime C4ISR capabilities, Danish company Terma has identified. Speaking to Shephard at DIMDEX, VP …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Watchkeeper deployment to Afghanistan ‘unlikely’

25th March 2014

The British Army’s WK450 Watchkeeper is unlikely to be deployed to Afghanistan due to ‘significant delays’ to the programme, the UK House of Commons Defence …
Uncrewed Vehicles

DIMDEX: 5G reveals Herculean task for USVs

25th March 2014

5G International will unveil an autonomous refuelling-at-sea USV technology demonstrator (TD) next year, Shephard has been informed. According to company director, Keith Henderson, the 38-ft …
Digital Battlespace

MDA bags Canadian CP-140 Aurora radar contract

24th March 2014

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) will provide the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) with eight radar surveillance systems for integration into the Royal Canadian …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Triton completes initial envelope expansion testing

24th March 2014

The MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) under development by Northrop Grumman for the US Navy has completed its initial envelope expansion test programme, with …
Digital Battlespace

IAI announces new air defence radar contract

24th March 2014

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will supply air defence and traffic control radar systems to an unnamed customer under a new contract announced on 23 March. …

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