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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
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Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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Air Warfare
Georgia eyes domestic production of UAVs and Su-25s
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While the Georgian MoD has made clear its ambitions, realising them may prove more complicated.
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Europe tightens checks on small arms exports
19th January 2021
EU member states establish common approach to end-user export certificates for small arms.
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Avon launches Core Intelligent diver undersuit
19th January 2021
Core Intelligent includes multiple autonomous heating zones located on the torso, hands and feet.
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UK pushes back on Chinese E-7 spy fears
19th January 2021
Links between China and repurposed Boeing 737 aircraft are not thought to represent a national security threat for the UK, despite a national newspaper suggesting otherwise.
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Kim Jong-un reigns supreme as king of parades
19th January 2021
Submarine-launched ballistic missiles and short-range ballistic missiles debuted in North Korea's latest military extravaganza in the heart of Pyongyang.
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Special Operations
Mystery FMS customer to receive Shallow Water Combat Submersibles
18th January 2021
Advanced underwater vehicle for SOF will be manufactured for first export customer.
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Naval Warfare
Latest GAO report on Columbia class focuses on supplier base
18th January 2021
Report by the US GAO details delays to supplier outsourcing plan in the Columbia submarine programme, with a potentially far-reaching impact on the build schedule.
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Lebanon completes restoration of another AB 212
18th January 2021
Five AB 212s are being refurbished under a five-year programme announced in early 2020.
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Naval Warfare
Netherlands sets out schedule for naval point defence after Goalkeeper
18th January 2021
Combination of RAM and DART is envisaged to replace existing close-in weapon system for Dutch naval vessels after 2025.
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Military Logistics
F-35 sustainment continues at RAF Marham
18th January 2021
BAE Systems acts as industry lead for Lightning Team UK.
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Digital Battlespace
R&S secure comms equip Brazilian E-99Ms
18th January 2021
Brazilian AEW&C aircraft are being modernised with secure software-defined radios.
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Naval Warfare
Romanian coastal defence missile plan seeks parliamentary assent
15th January 2021
Romanian defence ministry aims to acquire at least four Naval Strike Missile launchers and associated equipment from the US via the FMS programme.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: US presidential transition, countering cyber risks and Surface Navy Symposium
15th January 2021
Welcome to Episode 2 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Naval Warfare
Belgians and Dutch rename future ASW frigate programme
15th January 2021
The Belgian and Dutch navies will each receive two Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates, which will enter service by 2030.
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Defence Notes
IBCS programme passes Milestone C
15th January 2021
Major air and missile defence capability for the US Army to move into LRIP.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indian Navy surveys the market for USVs
15th January 2021
A trio of USVs for surveying shallow waters is required by the Indian Navy.
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Defence Notes
Taiwan is piggy in the middle amidst Sino-US competition
15th January 2021
A strategic 'Great Game' is going on between China and the US, with Taiwan unfortunately stuck in the middle and under pressure.
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Naval Warfare
First Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyer 44% complete as USN eyes future DDG(X) requirements
14th January 2021
As the USN begins to firm up its specifications for the DDG(X) platform, the final variant of the venerable Arleigh Burke guided missile destroyers marks the beginning of the end for one of the service’s most successful platforms.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Asian navy orders Seagulls
14th January 2021
Unnamed customer orders Israeli-built USVs.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue]()
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost]()
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
