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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Defence Notes
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.
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
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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Naval Warfare
AUKUS rocks the boat (Comment)
3rd February 2022
From the surprise announcement of AUKUS to Brazil’s steady development of a nuclear-powered submarine, 2021 saw a year of rapid developments as SSNs continue to be some of the most sought-after assets for navies globally. What does 2022 have in store?
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Defence Notes
Global defence producers to discover Saudi Arabia’s market potential at Kingdom’s first-ever industry show (Sponsored)
3rd February 2022
World Defense Show in Riyadh from 6-9 March will catalyse partnerships between international companies and the national defence ecosystem
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Defence Notes
North Korea conducts spectacular volley of missile tests
3rd February 2022
In the space of a month, North Korea fired more missiles in January than it did in all of 2021.
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Air Warfare
DARPA strives for the future helicopter pilot
2nd February 2022
US DARPA has contracted Northrop Grumman to develop a rotorcraft pilot AI assistant.
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Digital Battlespace
NATO explores game-changing quantum tech
2nd February 2022
What is NATO doing to develop a specific policy for quantum technology?
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Air Warfare
Dutch to receive flaperons for F-16s
2nd February 2022
Venerable Dutch F-16 fleet will receive new flaperons via the FMS programme.
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Defence Notes
Isotropic Systems increases satellite connectivity
2nd February 2022
Isotropic Systems and SES Government Solutions have completed the testing of new antenna trials, which will increase US and NATO forces’ connectivity.
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Naval Warfare
Once bitten but not twice shy: Iraq revisits idea of buying Italian ships
2nd February 2022
There are indications that Iraq may order more surface naval vessels from Italian shipbuilders, despite the tortuous history of procurement between the two countries.
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Naval Warfare
Fort Lauderdale finishes acceptance trials for USN
2nd February 2022
The newest San Antonio-class LPD for the USN has completed sea acceptance trials.
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Defence Notes
UK unveils inaugural Defence Space Strategy with £1.4 billion in new funding
1st February 2022
After a number of delays the UK has published its first Defence Space Strategy.
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Naval Warfare
Navantia to undertake Fridtjof Nansen-class configuration audit
1st February 2022
The configuration audit will pave the way for future modifications to the Fridtjof Nansen-class of frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy.
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Defence Notes
Xenics releases new lightweight camera core
1st February 2022
Xenics has released its newest camera core, specialised for lightweight use.
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Defence Notes
US sends out confused signals on Egypt
1st February 2022
Withdrawal of FMF funding appears to contradict US approval of a much larger FMS deal for Egypt.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed picks two sites for LMXT production
1st February 2022
Lockheed Martin is pushing for its LMXT tanker aircraft (based on the A330 MRTT) to be selected by the USAF in the KC-Y programme.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall releases its newest smoke grenade
31st January 2022
Rheinmetall has released its newest Maske smoke grenade suitable for use by any 81mm launcher, including former Warsaw Pact equipment.
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Defence Notes
DISA prepares for cyber Thunderdome
31st January 2022
DISA has contracted Booz Allen Hamilton for the development of the Thunderdome prototype.
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Defence Notes
Kazakhstan obtains CBRN vehicles
31st January 2022
New CBRN vehicles for Kazakhstan feature SATCOM equipment.
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Training
Military Training magazine: PEO STRI; AFV crew training and more
31st January 2022
Read the latest edition of Military Training for free in our app or on your desktop.
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Naval Warfare
Atlas Elektronik to deliver further autonomous minehunter to RN
31st January 2022
The vessel will undertake minesweeping and minehunting tasks.
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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
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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
