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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.
Air Warfare
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
In the operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon deployed 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles.
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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
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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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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Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrates new JADC2 solution
10th February 2022
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated new communications capabilities that will help the US DoD JADC2 goals.
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Land Warfare
Green agenda shapes US Army vehicle plans
10th February 2022
Released on 8 February, the service’s first Climate Strategy stated that fully electric light-duty non-tactical vehicles should be fielded by 2027 and all-electric non-tactical vehicles by 2035.
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Naval Warfare
International shipbuilders continue to jostle for Greek attention
10th February 2022
Representatives from Babcock have met Greek defence officials, as several options remain on the table for the Hellenic Navy's corvette requirement.
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Air Warfare
KC-390 order for Brazil fluctuates
10th February 2022
Brazil had almost halved its KC-390 order from 28 aircraft to 15, but now it requires 22 in line with new 'budget conditions' for the Brazilian Air Force.
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Air Warfare
AAC to develop hybrid-electric sUAS
10th February 2022
US-based SME Advanced Aircraft Company will develop the portable HMAR hybrid fuel-electric sUAS for tactical ISR missions.
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Naval Warfare
A mysterious Chinese submarine breaks cover
10th February 2022
Little is known about a new type of submarine spotted in China, but it is likely destined for the PLA Navy.
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Air Warfare
Chinese UCAVs remain popular, but buyer beware!
9th February 2022
Chinese continues its strong presence on the international UCAV market, with new models coming on stream. However, not all its customers remain enamoured with their Chinese-bought UCAVs.
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Defence Notes
Irish report recommends new combat aircraft squadron, 12 ships by 2040
9th February 2022
A wide-ranging report on the state of Irish defence capabilities has proposed that Dublin invests in more modern equipment, especially across the air and sea domains.
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Naval Warfare
Finland issues tender for new minehunting vessels
9th February 2022
Finland is looking for new vessels to replace its in-service Kiiski and Kuha-class vessels.
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Air Warfare
Russian roulette (Comment)
9th February 2022
The 2014 annexation of Crimea shocked the international community and now, less than a decade later, all eyes are back on Ukraine as Russian forces surround the nation.
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Naval Warfare
LAW complements traditional amphibious ships, says USMC head
9th February 2022
Under its Force Design 2030, the USN and USMC envisage a fleet of 24-35 Light Amphibious Warships that can operate in regions such as the Indo-Pacific for up 30 days at a time.
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Air Warfare
Northrop Grumman announces AARGM-ER second flight
9th February 2022
Development of the AARGM-ER continues with its second successful test flight.
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Defence Notes
Argentina broadens adoption of RBS 70 NG
9th February 2022
All three main branches of the Argentine armed forces will be equipped with the RBS 70 NG short-range MANPADS.
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Air Warfare
Patria and Pratt & Whitney to collaborate on aircraft engines
8th February 2022
Patria and Pratt & Whitney announce further collaboration on engines for F-16 and F-15 combat aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Air Warfare magazine: Sixth-generation fighters; MALE UAVs and more
8th February 2022
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Digital Battlespace
Large French aircraft to receive secure satellite connectivity
8th February 2022
New contract will see Thales install secure SATCOM aboard aircraft such as the A330 MRTT and A400M.
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Air Warfare
Patria and Pratt & Whitney to deepen long-term engine relationship
8th February 2022
Patria and Pratt & Whitney are working towards a formal long-term agreement for F100 engine MRO and engineering support.
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Defence Notes
UK buys Dassault 900LX to replace BAe 146 command support transport fleet
8th February 2022
The UK has decided to buy two new Dassault 900LX trijets.
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Defence Notes
Taiwan poised to clinch Patriot support FMS
8th February 2022
A $100 million FMS deal would see Raytheon and Lockheed Martin sustain, maintain, and improve the Patriot air defence system in Taiwan.
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
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US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
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Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
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![US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities]()
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
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![Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide]()
Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
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Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
