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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.
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.
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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
RN to begin Type 83 concept work in early 2022
9th November 2021
The future destroyer was first announced in the UK’s March Defence Command Paper as part of RN’s shipbuilding plans.
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Defence Notes
Leonardo returns to India after ban lifted
8th November 2021
Leonardo has been banned from India's military market since 2014, but this embargo has now been eased.
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Defence Notes
BAE Systems remains on track
8th November 2021
While uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 remain, prospects are high for sales growth, margin expansion and three-year cash targets.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Canada awaits armed UAVs by 2026
8th November 2021
Will the battle to provide MALE UAVs for the Royal Canadian Air Force hinge on the terms of the NORAD agreement between Canada and the US?
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri and Navantia forge closer ties
8th November 2021
Spanish and Italian shipyards are hoping to bolster collaboration on new naval vessels.
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Naval Warfare
Spain addresses future submarine rescue requirement
8th November 2021
Navantia will deliver a new submarine rescue vessel for the Spanish Navy by mid-2025.
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Digital Battlespace
OCCAR deal paves way for a4ESSOR to provide SDR for European militaries
8th November 2021
A new project between a4ESSOR and OCCAR will increase interoperability between European armed forces.
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Air Warfare
India’s UCAV makes moves on the ground
8th November 2021
India's march towards a stealthy UCAV continues, with a taxi test of a technology demonstrator occurring recently.
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Defence Notes
Leonardo reports a rise above pre-pandemic levels
5th November 2021
Despite the pandemic limiting growth, particularly in regard to Aerostructures, Leonardo reports a rise above pre-pandemic levels.
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Defence Notes
Rheinmetall reports significant growth over Q3
5th November 2021
Rheinmetall reports a significant increase in earnings and margin over fiscal 2021, but predict semiconductor shortages may impact sales.
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Naval Warfare
USN orders post-delivery work on USS Vermont
5th November 2021
Post-delivery work on USS Vermont to be completed by May 2022.
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Naval Warfare
SEA takes full control of JSK Naval Support
5th November 2021
Cohort Group company SEA has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% of Canada-based JSK Naval Support for an undisclosed sum. SEA and Kaycom established …
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Air Warfare
Expal and Rafaut team up for airborne systems
5th November 2021
French and Spanish companies sign teaming agreement during FEINDEF.
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Defence Notes
Poland thinks big as it looks nervously east
5th November 2021
Proposed legislation would see Poland more than double the size of its army, as the country seeks to enhance its deterrence capabilities in relatively short time.
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Israelis fine-tune King Stallion requirements
5th November 2021
Israel has FMS approval to buy new CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters — but certain important details still need to be defined.
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Defence Notes
UK exports, Harpoon dilemma and JADC2 (podcast)
5th November 2021
Welcome to Episode 44 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Air Warfare
US signals AMRAAM sale to Saudi Arabia
5th November 2021
Potential FMS of AIM-120 AMRAAM would enhance the Saudi arsenal to meet the threat of cross-border missile attacks from Iran-backed rebels in Yemen.
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Defence Notes
USN orders support for ram-air parachutes
5th November 2021
SSK Industries to provide critical safety items for ram-air parachutes used by SOF.
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Defence Notes
Pentagon report highlights China’s ambition to ‘fight and win wars’
5th November 2021
Strategic competition continue to heat up between China and the US, as the former prioritises developing a modern military with burgeoning nuclear warheads.
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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
