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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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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.
Air Warfare
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.
Naval Warfare
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]()
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]()
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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Why China seeks to penetrate the First Island Chain (Opinion)
16th July 2023
In a risky scenario for the US and its Pacific allies, China has both political and military reasons to conquer and capture Taiwan.
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Land Warfare
UK seeks rear camera system for Warrior armoured vehicles
13th July 2023
The British Army is seeking to procure a rear camera system for its Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to meet a safety critical modification.
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Defence Notes
US Congress to cut budget of hypersonic programmes
12th July 2023
The House Appropriations Committee’s proposal would affect the US Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) and the US Air Force’s Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) efforts.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
XLUUV towed array trials pave the way for autonomous anti-submarine warfare
7th July 2023
SEA, MSubs and Sonardyne conducted trials integrating uncrewed anti-submarine warfare systems using the MSubs Extra Large Uncrewed Vehicle and SEA KraitArray towed array, opening the door to potential autonomous ASW capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
Russia Cancels Project 20386 Stealth Corvette Programme
7th July 2023
Russia has reportedly cancelled its Project 20386 stealth corvette programme, with no further ships of the class to be laid down. The lead ship will reportedly enter service in a modified form.
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems to design next-gen SeaSparrow missile launch system
7th July 2023
BAE Systems has been awarded a $37 million contract to develop the Next Generation Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Launch System (NGELS), providing the USN and allied countries with an enhanced ship self-defence capability.
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Air Warfare
Indonesia receives new C-130J Hercules, seeks AEW capability
5th July 2023
Indonesia is in receipt of its second C-130J from Lockheed Martin, after it arrived in Jakarta in late June, while plans to acquire two airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft have been approved.
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Land Warfare
British Army exploring tech lessons from Ukraine
5th July 2023
The UK is looking at how technologies used in the war in Ukraine and the country's support of Ukrainian forces can be rapidly introduced into British Army service.
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Naval Warfare
UPDATED: Damen and Thales to deliver ASW frigates for Belgium and Netherlands
5th July 2023
Damen and Thales have signed contracts to design, build, and deliver four new anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigates for Belgium and the Netherlands.
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Air Warfare
AW149: Designed to Survive the Modern Battlefield (Sponsored)
3rd July 2023
Built for the most demanding operations on the modern battlefield, survivability is at the heart of Leonardo’s AW149 multi-role helicopter.
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Naval Warfare
UK and Netherlands team up for future littoral strike platforms
30th June 2023
London and The Hague have agreed to explore opportunities to collaboratively develop a future littoral strike platform as the two countries celebrate 50 years of the Joint Amphibious Force.
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Defence Notes
L3Harris to design satellite payload for tracking hypersonic threats
30th June 2023
L3Harris has been contracted to carry out critical design phase work to provide data predictions for an infrared satellite-based sensor to track hypersonic missiles.
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Naval Warfare
ROK Navy receives two LCACs to boost amphibious capacity
30th June 2023
In a boost for amphibious warfare forces, the ROK Navy has received an additional couple of hovercraft.
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Defence Notes
Rheinmetall's Mobile Smart Factory offers on-the-move parts production
29th June 2023
Germany's Rheinmetall has presented a 'Mobile Smart Factory' offering portable production of spare parts for battle damage repair.
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Air Warfare
Fast, French and furious: DGA tests hypersonic glide vehicle
27th June 2023
Yesterday, the French DGA conducted the first tiring of its VMaX hypersonic glide vehicle demonstrator from Biscarrosse.
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Naval Warfare
New Swedish Navy ship class to enter service around decade’s end
27th June 2023
Four new ships for the Swedish Navy should enter service around the end of the decade, according to fresh information from Stockholm.
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Air Warfare
India tightens American ties with Reaper and fighter engine procurements
27th June 2023
India has been mulling Reapers for years, and it will probably take another two years before a deal is sealed.
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Naval Warfare
Italy signs up for Anglo-French future cruise missile programme
26th June 2023
France, the UK and Italy have signed a letter of intent paving the way for Rome to join the Anglo-French effort to develop a new future cruise and anti-ship missile.
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Land Warfare
Greensea demos robotic vehicle to locate buried munitions in the surf zone
23rd June 2023
On the boundaries between the land and naval domains, US company Greensea Systems has demonstrated the potential of a UGV to search for unexploded ordnance.
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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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![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
