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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Air Warfare
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
PESCO project to develop building blocks for future European ships
1st December 2021
From AAW destroyers to ASW frigates and escorts, common systems could be incorporated on any number of vessel classes built by EU member states under the 4E programme.
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Defence Notes
Airbus comfortable with industrial base changes if FCAS and Tempest merge
1st December 2021
Despite not discussing different industrial scenarios with BAE Systems should FCAS and Tempest merge, Airbus has stated it will overcome any changes should the two programmes ever become one.
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Air Warfare
Bangladesh Army seeks attack helicopters
1st December 2021
There are requirements for new helicopters in all three armed services in Bangladesh.
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Air Warfare
Australia receives more F-35s as Classic Hornets are withdrawn
1st December 2021
Australia received more F-35As in November, just as the RAAF farewelled its F/A-18A/B fleet.
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Defence Notes
US outlines foreign policy in Global Posture Review
30th November 2021
The Global Posture Review, released on 29 November, will inform the next iteration of the US National Defense Strategy.
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Defence Notes
Raytheon acquires SEAKR Engineering
30th November 2021
New subsidiary SEAKR adds space electronics capabilities to Raytheon Intelligence & Space's portfolio.
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Air Warfare
US orders Lot 10 and Lot 11 AARGM
30th November 2021
Northrop Grumman is to deliver full-rate production AGM-88 air-launched missiles for the USN and FMS customer Germany.
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Naval Warfare
Trinidad and Tobago expects Cape-class boats to do their duty
30th November 2021
Trinidad and Tobago PM Dr Keith Rowley says he expects 'nothing but good news' from the use of two new Cape-class patrol boats.
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Naval Warfare
Tsirkon series production begins
30th November 2021
The Russian Navy awaits Tsirkon hypersonic missile deliveries in 2022.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Spain still to sign off on Eurodrone full development contract
30th November 2021
The much delayed Eurodrone Stage 2 development contract looks set for signature in 'the coming months,' according to Airbus.
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Air Warfare
TRD expands its reach beyond Southeast Asia
30th November 2021
TRD in Singapore is riding the crest of a wave of demand for C-UAS solutions.
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Defence Notes
IAI reports most profitable period in company history
29th November 2021
IAI reports consistent growth in Q3, some of which is attributed to major awards such as the Carmel project.
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Air Warfare
StormBreaker smart weapon to be fitted on F-35B Lightning II
29th November 2021
Raytheon Missiles & Defense and the US Navy tested the new StormBreaker missile, demonstrating network capabilities with the F/A-18F Super Hornet.
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Naval Warfare
Indra to equip South Korea’s KSS III submarine with Pegaso electronic defence system
29th November 2021
Spain’s Indra systems announced the new contract on 25 November.
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Naval Warfare
Turkey receives indigenously manufactured submarine head section
29th November 2021
STM has completed the construction of the first indigenously manufactured head section, which houses the torpedo tubes, for the NTSP.
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Air Warfare
Croatia signs on the dotted line for a dozen Rafales
29th November 2021
A total of 12 Rafale F3R fighters — plus a simulator, training services and support equipment — will be delivered to Croatia by Q1 2025.
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Air Warfare
MiG-31BM enhancements include fly-by-wire control system
29th November 2021
Russia conducts flight tests of fly-by-wire control system as MiG-31BM upgrade continues.
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Land Warfare
MoD receives final 40CT cannon
26th November 2021
CTAI has delivered the final 40CT cannon meant for the Ajax and Warrior platforms, although, with the future of both platforms in question, their destination is uncertain.
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Naval Warfare
Hellenic Navy welcomes new support ship
26th November 2021
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou attended the naming and induction ceremony for the support ship Aias.
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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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![Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)]()
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
