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IDEX 2021: UAE industry demonstrates growing sophistication
Halcon showcases anti-ship missile, loitering munitions and C-RAM solution at IDEX 2021.
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The latest general defence news from across the globe.
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PODCAST: Polish helo procurement, CAE mega-deal and second-hand naval vessel
Welcome to Episode 9 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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INDOPACOM chief urges Congress to boost funding
Some $27 billion is needed from 2022 to 2027, according to a new report from Indo-Pacific Command.
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Space Force renews support partnership for PARCS
Multifunction phased-array radar is designed to detect and track intercontinental and sea-launched missiles.
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PREMIUM: V4 member states plan more joint procurement
Just as they previously pooled their military resources into a common EU Battlegroup, the four Visegrad Group member states aim to expand on their maiden common procurement programme.
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Raytheon Technologies deepens UAE presence (video)
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General Atomics subsidiary takes on Dornier 228 manufacturing
1st March 2021
RUAG International completes sale of RUAG Aerospace Services to General Atomics Europe.
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PREMIUM: US researchers claim progress in self-propelled materials
26th February 2021
Lessons from nature inform US Army-funded research into new ways of moving machines. If this research is taken further forward, it could result in vehicles that do not consume large quantities of fuel or require bulky motors.
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PODCAST: Spotlight on IDEX/NAVDEX, plus battlefield comms
26th February 2021
Welcome to Episode 8 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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IDEX 2021: UAE industry demonstrates growing sophistication
25th February 2021
Halcon showcases anti-ship missile, loitering munitions and C-RAM solution at IDEX 2021.
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BAE Systems unveils full-year results
25th February 2021
Revenues grew by 4% in 2020 despite some operational impacts from COVID-19.
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PREMIUM: Spain bets on national industry to improve defence capacities
25th February 2021
Spain is relying on its industry to improve the defence capacities of the armed forces. The MoD claims that cooperation with national companies also plays an essential role by supporting the country in international collaborative programmes.
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PREMIUM: Lockheed Martin confirms Texan storm caused F-35 production closure
24th February 2021
The main F-35 production line was forced to close for a day to ensure employee safety, as Lockheed Martin continues to wait for the US DoD to approve full-rate production for the aircraft.
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PREMIUM: Bulgaria places faith in Programme 2032
24th February 2021
The draft of Programme 2032 was submitted to the National Assembly for approval this month. It foresees that 20% of the defence spending will be allocated to the acquisition of new equipment.
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PREMIUM: US takes steps to reorganise labyrinthine defence acquisition text
23rd February 2021
The US Congress, DoD, industry and other stakeholders are all involved in this long-overdue effort to reform Title 10.
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PREMIUM OPINION: Southeast Asia does not want to choose — but it may not have to
22nd February 2021
Security from the US and commerce with China. Southeast Asia wants to have it both ways, but can it?
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IDEX 2021: Spotlight shines on procurement programmes
22nd February 2021
Data and case studies from the Shephard Defence Insight team illustrate the state of play in Middle Eastern defence procurement.
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IDEX 2021: Saab deepens relationship with Tawazun and launches first UAE-made product
22nd February 2021
Saab engages with UAE on R&D of sensor systems and produces locally made driver enhancement system.
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IDEX 2021: Middle Eastern spending shows signs of resilience
21st February 2021
Although oil markets continue to take a hammering and government debt balloons from the COVID-19 pandemic, Middle Eastern states could yet avoid the delicate choice between guns and butter.
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Raytheon Technologies deepens UAE presence (video)
21st February 2021
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PODCAST: UK Carrier Strike Group deployment, robotic ground vehicles and tactical transport aircraft forecast
19th February 2021
Welcome to Episode 7 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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PREMIUM OPINION: UK ambitions fail to bridge the gap to fiscal reality
18th February 2021
In a changing world some things stay the same, such as the MoD’s tendency to overcommit itself financially. Can the ministry avoid lurching from one financial crisis to another in the decade ahead?
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VIDEO: Ukrainian and NATO priorities align in Black Sea
18th February 2021
Ukraine is looking to forge closer relationships with NATO members as the country still waits to join the alliance.
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PREMIUM: Confident MDA accelerates hypersonic defence effort
17th February 2021
Glide Phase Interceptor could be fielded by the end of this decade as a DoD programme of record, if industry response is positive.
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PREMIUM: Sweden offers Finland Gripen development partnership for HX
16th February 2021
The Swedish MoD has revealed a new offer to Finland, which it hopes will help to land a lucrative HX fighter contract.
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PODCAST: Polish helo procurement, CAE mega-deal and second-hand naval vessel
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Space Force renews support partnership for PARCS
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INDOPACOM chief urges Congress to boost funding
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PREMIUM: V4 member states plan more joint procurement
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PODCAST: Polish helo procurement, CAE mega-deal and second-hand naval vessel
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IDEX 2021: UAE industry demonstrates growing sophistication
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PODCAST: UK Carrier Strike Group deployment, robotic ground vehicles and tactical transport aircraft forecast
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PREMIUM: Spain bets on national industry to improve defence capacities