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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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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.
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.
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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
USS Oakland installs Naval Strike Missile
13th December 2021
A fifth Independence-class LCS vessel has been equipped with the Kongsberg/Raytheon Naval Strike Missile.
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Kuwait awaits Typhoons
13th December 2021
The first pair of 28 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A aircraft for the Kuwait Air Force are set to arrive in the country on 14 December.
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Special Operations
Singapore diving unit inducts naval craft amidst reorganisation
10th December 2021
A new vessel type is being inducted by Singapore's naval special operations unit.
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OCEA launches Ukraine’s first fast patrol boat 98
10th December 2021
French shipbuilder, OCEA, has launched the first Ukrainian FPB 98, with 19 more still expected.
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Naval Warfare
Canadian Navy names new large naval tugs
10th December 2021
The tugs' names, Haro, Barkerville, Canso, and Stella Maris, are tied to Canada’s maritime history.
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Air Warfare
Australia seeks new Black Hawks as MRH90 retires early
10th December 2021
Australia is looking to purchase new UH-60s to replace its troubled NH90-based Taipans, even as its older S-70A-9s are finally withdrawn.
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European defence innovation, global arms sales data and Middle East air/sea latest (Podcast)
10th December 2021
Welcome to Episode 49 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Naval Warfare
UK and France receive new minehunting technology
10th December 2021
While politics divide the British and French governments, both countries have made steady progress on their joint minehunting project.
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Defence Notes
EU countries seek ways to foster defence innovation
10th December 2021
EDA member states intend to create a Defence Innovation Hub within the agency in order to equip their armed forces with cutting edge systems and enable them to succeed on the battlefield of tomorrow.
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Naval Warfare
Indonesia launches fifth missile boat
10th December 2021
Progress is made in Indonesia on fast attack craft, tank landing ships and OPVs.
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Air Warfare
Air variant of BrahMos prepped for maritime operations
10th December 2021
Series production of the BrahMos-A missile is now ready to commence, after a successful test firing this month.
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Military Logistics
USAF approves fourth ICR for Pegasus
9th December 2021
The KC-46A Pegasus is now capable of supporting almost 70% of USAF aircraft, says Air Mobility Command.
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Training
Boeing obtains FMS-funded F-15SA training modification
9th December 2021
Saudi Arabia is acquiring 84 F-15A aircraft from Boeing and the company is also upgrading 70 F-15SA variants to the F-154SA configuration.
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Air Warfare
More Super Hornets to undergo life extension
9th December 2021
Boeing is extending the service life of USN-operated F/A-18E/F aircraft.
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Defence Notes
Israel and Morocco reap rewards from warmer relations
9th December 2021
Morocco is set to procure an array of Israeli defence equipment under a recently signed MoU — what is Rabat hoping to achieve?
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Boeing and RAAF validate ATS digital environment capabilities
9th December 2021
Boeing and the RAAF have advanced the operational capabilities of the manufacturers Airpower Teaming System in a digital environment.
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Defence Notes
EDA members look beyond traditional research partners
9th December 2021
EDA member countries are ramping up efforts to involve universities, academic institutions, start-ups, SMEs and non-defence related companies in their programmes to develop innovative solutions.
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Defence Notes
Solomons wisdom needed for security response to unrest
8th December 2021
Four countries have sent troops and/or police to the Solomon Islands in Melanesia after an outbreak of civil unrest.
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Digital Battlespace
USN asks for more from Progeny for EW
8th December 2021
The USN is interested in upgrading human-machine interfaces on the increasingly complex EW systems on its submarines.
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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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
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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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![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
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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
