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US Navy to invest nearly $12 billion in maritime uncrewed systems and naval munitions in FY2026
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.
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Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training
Australia is looking to improve its presence in space with a focus on communications and creating a dedicated segment of its defence forces committed to the domain.
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“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has promised to usher in a new era of “military drone dominance”.
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Land Warfare
Full windshield AI tactical display developed for Patria 6x6 vehicles
21st March 2025
The new system is designed to turn windshields into real-time tactical data screens which would remove the need for XR glasses and provide battlespace awareness for situational readiness in low-visibility environments.
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Land Warfare
GDLS to unveil SHORAD variant of Pandur APC
21st March 2025
The company sees the new model as a potential solution for the US Army's M-SHORAD Inc 4.
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Land Warfare
Patria unveils new 155mm artillery system with Ukraine war in mind
21st March 2025
The war in Ukraine has shown the need for howitzers with a rapid deploy, fire and move capability, the ‘shoot and scoot’ concept, and Patria’s newest self-propelled system, ARVE, acknowledges that.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force needs to “rebuild to win”, says deputy chief of staff of operations
21st March 2025
Aging aircraft, fewer platforms and a lack of replacements for retired systems has impacted the US Air Force’s lethality and training capabilities, according to the force’s deputy chief of staff for operations.
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Air Warfare
India unveils rebranded armed Hermes 650 UAS for tactical operations
21st March 2025
India advances indigenous UAV integration with Akshi 7 and Drishti 10.
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Naval Warfare
Thales to supply sonar systems for the Netherlands’ Orka submarines
20th March 2025
The company will deliver a comprehensive sensor suite when the Orka class comes into service in the early 2030s.
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Air Warfare
France to buy more Rafale jets and invest €1.5 billion in upgrading air base
20th March 2025
The Luxeuil Saint-Sauveur air base will be modernised to ensure it can host nuclear weapons as France continues efforts to boost its nuclear deterrence.
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Air Warfare
South Korea and Singapore partner with Shield AI to develop autonomous flight technologies
20th March 2025
Both contracts will see Shield AI work with Korea Aerospace Industries and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) on autonomous flight operations for UAVs, leveraging the company’s Hivemind technology.
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Naval Warfare
Rafael and Elbit supply electronic warfare solution for frigate protection to NATO nations
20th March 2025
The EW systems will be deployed on five frigates from unspecified NATO-member nations, to improve their survivability in combat.
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Land Warfare
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle continues its success as the new variant rolls out
20th March 2025
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is becoming the dominant platform in its class as it replaces most of the massive US Army and US Marine Corps (USMC) fleets of HMMWV 4x4s, colloquially known as the Humvee. Shephard dives deep into the JLTV programme background and analyses the latest variants and contracts, including the controversial production switch to AM General and the continued contracts continuing to head Oshkosh's way.
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Air Warfare
Sweden procures third batch of Meteor missiles for Gripen aircraft
20th March 2025
This third order from the FMV for the long-range anti-aircraft missile system is part of the Swedish Armed Forces’ effort to increase its air defence capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
Edge and CMN Naval create multi-billion dollar joint venture to build high value niche naval vessels
20th March 2025
The new company will take possession of the existing non-NATO order pipeline, said to be worth billions of dollars.
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Air Warfare
Canada risks “bloodying its nose” should it forgo F-35 buy, says Canadian ex-defence chief
19th March 2025
Canada has stated its intention to reassess its acquisition of the F-35, amid the ongoing US-trade war, with Defence Minister Bill Blair saying it is “examining alternatives” with other aircraft manufacturers.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy follows US Navy lead, invests in VR training to mitigate watchkeeping skill fade
19th March 2025
VR naval training is growing more accepted as it maintains bridge skills in a safe, virtual environment.
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Air Warfare
Collins Aerospace wins $80 million contract for US Army Black Hawk avionics upgrade
19th March 2025
The US$80 million contract will provide the US Army Black Hawk helicopters with faster and more flexible technology on the battlefield, with upgrade work “actively” ongoing.
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Air Warfare
HevenDrones and Mach Industries partner to boost drone production
19th March 2025
Production will focus on HevenDrones’ H100, H2D55 and Raider uncrewed aerial vehicles, with the aim to scale up production to hundreds a month depending on demand.
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Naval Warfare
New mine countermeasures vessel enters service in Japan
19th March 2025
The new vessel, JS Nomi, is the fourth countermeasures vessels in the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's Awaji class, and a fifth and sixth have been costed.
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Defence Notes
Collins MAPS Gen II to equip US DoD watercraft
19th March 2025
US services have already conducted multiple tests with military maritime systems fitted with the system.
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Defence Notes
OCCAR expects substantial boost in programme numbers “in the coming months”
18th March 2025
Europe’s Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) “has to establish itself…as a centre of excellence for cooperative Defence Equipment Programmes” in the face of growing threats and the need for rearmament, according to the organisation’s chairman.
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Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training
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“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform
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Norway cleared for possible $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter FMS
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training
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US Navy receives final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship
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“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform
