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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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Tension mounts as Canada heads toward two-horse future fighter race
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Rheinmetall to set up Hungarian JV for digitisation
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COW, FUDGE and VINNI tell a tale for Norwegian 5G research
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India commissions fourth Kalvari sub
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The Indian Navy's submarine-building programme has now reached the two-thirds point, with a fourth boat commissioned.
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Saab and Philips sign multi-year Aussie deployable health contract
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Saab and Philips will provide innovative flexible and operational deployable hospitals for the Australian military.
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Land Warfare
Rangers in focus as British Army transformation plans unveiled
25th November 2021
The British Army’s new Ranger Regiment was in the spotlight on 25 November as UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace detailed to Parliament plans to transform the structure of the service.
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SAIC continues Mk-48 Mod 7 activities
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RAF leads the way to a green future
25th November 2021
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Air Warfare
Saab’s Gripen E enters serial delivery phase
25th November 2021
Saab has made significant progress on its leading fighter programme.
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Land Warfare
EDA launches new land collaborative projects
25th November 2021
New PESCO initiatives include the EU Military Partnership, a platform to discuss strategies, and establishment of a Main Battle Tank Simulation and Testing Centre.
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Defence Notes
South Korea faces serious defence budget squeeze
25th November 2021
The armed forces in South Korea is facing its first annual defence budget cut in 15 years.
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Lockheed Martin conducts Critical Design Review for NGG Block 0
24th November 2021
A system-level CDR marks an important step towards the first launch of a persistent satellite capability for missile warning.
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman provides JADC2 connectivity punch for FVL
24th November 2021
Northrop Grumman has proven JADC2 connectivity capabilities in support of FVL networking.
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Muon-based research could facilitate Arctic operations
24th November 2021
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Naval Warfare
RN insists early frigate retirements will not affect availability
24th November 2021
Removing two Type 23 frigates from service early and extending the life of three others would enhance RN fleet availability, says Adm Sir Tony Radakin.
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Naval Warfare
Latest MK 54 torpedo component deal includes Brazil and Spain
24th November 2021
Brazil, Spain and the USN will receive lightweight torpedo components and common part kits.
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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
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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
