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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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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.
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.
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South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
Hyundai and Hanwha recently unveiled advanced frigate and submarine designs while South Korea eyes new export markets and resolves internal rivalries
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Paris Air Show 2025: Embraer chalks up another win as Lithuania picks C-390
Just this week Portugal signed for a sixth C-390 with the add-on of an option for 10 for other NATO countries. In April, Sweden signed for four and in December last year Slovakia agreed to buy three, while in the same month an undisclosed country agreed to buy two.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market
The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.
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Air Warfare
Greece goes ahead with Black Hawk order
5th April 2024
The Black Hawk helicopters will replace Greece's current fleet of multi-role helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Israel bets big on India to enhance defence procurement
4th April 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has enhanced its defence collaboration with India, focusing on joint development and support for the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system, alongside the establishment of a dedicated local subsidiary for maintenance and upgrades.
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Air Warfare
US ponders weapons sales to Israel as UK faces calls to halt exports
4th April 2024
Amid calls for restraint in arms sales, the US has been reviewing an $18 billion deal with Israel, including F-15 fighters and air-to-air missiles. The UK has also been facing pressure to cease exports over potential violations of international law in the Gaza conflict.
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Training
Radar training simulators for German Navy Engineering School pass FAT
4th April 2024
The German Navy has contracted UK information technology company OSI Maritime Systems to provide a navigation suite which has passed system testing for the F126 frigate.
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Air Warfare
Safran continues to support UK Merlin helicopters
4th April 2024
The new engine support contract could be extended until 2040 to match the AW101 Merlin helicopter’s retirement date.
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Naval Warfare
New medium-class hopper dredge for US Department of Defense
3rd April 2024
The medium-class hopper dredge (MCHD) will be constructed in Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Florida facilities and delivered by 2027.
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Air Warfare
NATO membership’s ripple effect: Transforming Nordic air forces
3rd April 2024
As Sweden and Finland embrace their newfound NATO membership, alignment with alliance requirements and regional interests could herald the dawn of a reinvigorated Nordic Air Force with enhanced defence capabilities.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force F-15 EW kit completes operational testing
3rd April 2024
Designed to offer full-spectrum electronic warfare capabilities for the F-15E and F-15EX fighters, the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) will enable freedom of manoeuvre and deeper penetration into battlespaces.
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Naval Warfare
Belgium buys Exail’s R7 ROVs for underwater operations
3rd April 2024
The Belgian Armed Forces have ordered six R7 Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) from the French company Exail to allow for underwater inspection and disposal of explosive ordnance (EOD).
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Air Warfare
Lockheed takes US JAGM and Hellfire follow-on production order
2nd April 2024
The total contract award value for Hellfire and JAGM missiles for the US services was set out for up to $4.5 billion between 2023 and 2025.
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Training
Largest combined US-Indian exercise Tiger Triumph 2024 comes to an end
2nd April 2024
The bilateral Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise was held from 18–31 March 2024 in India. The 2024 edition marked the third time the exercise had taken place and was the largest to date, according to the US Navy’s Pacific Fleet.
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Naval Warfare
Indonesia chooses French Naval Group to support building of two submarines
2nd April 2024
Indonesia has signed a contract with Naval Group to support the construction of two Scorpene Evolved Full LIB submarines via technology transfer.
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Air Warfare
US hypersonic programmes to receive almost $7 billion in 2025
2nd April 2024
The investments in hypersonic capabilities, part of the US$9.8 billion fund the Pentagon requested for long-range fires, will cover several initiatives across all domains.
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Air Warfare
UK F-35 deliveries navigate TR-3 software snag as MoD keeps cool
29th March 2024
While the Royal Air Force recently received two new Lightning F-35B jets, delays in TR-3 software implementation have raised questions about the delivery of the remaining 13 Lockheed Martin jets.
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Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard to invest nearly $500 million in Arctic capabilities
28th March 2024
The branch has been seeking icebreakers, cutters, C3 and ISR solutions, as well as uncrewed aerial and maritime platforms.
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Air Warfare
UK disposable frontline drones set for 2025 deployment while collaborative platforms await decision
28th March 2024
Reflecting on lessons learned from the cancellation of the Mosquito programme, the Royal Air Force has redefined the role of uncrewed systems within its ranks through a tiered system.
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Naval Warfare
Canadian Coast Guard awards pre-construction contract for MPVs
28th March 2024
The company received the Construction Engineering and Long Lead Items contract after having completed the Basic Design review for the vessels in late 2023.
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Naval Warfare
Italy’s Fincantieri signs $1.3 billion contract to supply PPAs to Indonesia
28th March 2024
The contract will include two PPA units which were originally designed for and ordered by the Italian Navy.
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Air Warfare
Boeing starts construction on first final assembly facility outside North America
27th March 2024
The site will manufacture the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, the first combat aircraft manufactured, engineered and designed in Australia in more than 50 years.
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
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![Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance]()
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
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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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![Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance]()
Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance
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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
