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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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IDEX 2019: Russia brings out Pantsir-ME
17th February 2019
Russian manufacturer Rostec showcased its Pantsir-ME shipborne missile and gun air defence system, a new iteration of the Pantsir-S1 ground-based system, at IDEX 2019 for …
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Naval Warfare
West 2019: US Navy looks to stand up innovation cell
17th February 2019
Building on lessons learned from experiences with organisations like Sofwerx, the US Navy is pursuing a ‘NavalX’ concept to facilitate procurement actions incorporating innovative ideas …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2019: Rheinmetall’s new protection module on show
16th February 2019
Rheinmetall is set to exhibit its new Hybrid Protection Module at IDEX 2019. The Module can either be deployed in standalone mode or retrofitted into …
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Defence Notes
Europeans $100 billion short of NATO spending pledge, says study
15th February 2019
Europe would need to boost defence spending by more than $100 billion to hit the NATO spending pledge that has stirred much anger by US …
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Defence Notes
Pence demands EU isolate Iran as Israelis and Arabs unite
15th February 2019
US Vice President Mike Pence demanded on 14 February 2019 that Europeans drop a nuclear deal with Iran and join in seeking to cripple the …
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Air Warfare
Saab makes statement of intent on Tempest
15th February 2019
Saab is not ruling out potential involvement in major European future combat jet programmes with the company strongly hinting that it favours the British-led Tempest …
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Defence Notes
No unilateral US pullout from Afghanistan, says Pentagon chief
15th February 2019
Washington will not unilaterally withdraw from Afghanistan, the Pentagon chief said on 14 February 2019, as NATO said the Kabul government must be brought into …
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Defence Notes
The Weekly Defence Podcast - Episode 4
15th February 2019
Welcome to Episode 4 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen soon on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Campaigning opens in Okinawa US base relocation vote
14th February 2019
Campaigning began 14 February 2019 ahead of a referendum in Japan's Okinawa on the relocation of a US military base to a remote part of …
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Naval Warfare
West 2019: US Navy looks to bring back Harpoons
14th February 2019
Although decommissioned for more than a decade, the US Navy is looking to bring back its remaining Harpoon anti-ship missiles to serve as gap bridges …
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Defence Notes
Former USAF agent charged with defecting to Iran
14th February 2019
The US Justice Department charged a former US Air Force intelligence official on 13 February 2019 with spying for Iran, saying she exposed a fellow …
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2019: Sudan adapts to Western allies over Yemen
14th February 2019
Trying to get Sudan’s Su-24Ms to work with the rest of the Saudi-led coalition during the Yemen War has led to the Sudanese Air Force …
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Land Warfare
INDOPACOM commander calls out China in testimony
14th February 2019
Adm Philip Davidson, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) that contains 375,000 service personnel, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee about the posture …
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Defence Notes
Planes, tanks, subs: the Thai generals' shopping list
14th February 2019
Defence spending in Thailand has surged over the last decade, during which the military has seized power twice. The junta-picked National Legislative Assembly has proposed …
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Naval Warfare
West 2019: US Navy focuses on agility
14th February 2019
In the opening keynote address to West 2019, being held this week in San Diego, California, ADM John Richardson, US Navy chief of naval operations …
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2019: Jankel’s Hunter production ready
14th February 2019
Jankel, providers of protection systems throughout the world, have announced that their latest generation Hunter Tactical Intervention Vehicle (TIV) has achieved ‘production ready’ status. This …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Williamson promises the Earth but can he deliver?
13th February 2019
Gavin Williamson, the Secretary of State for Defence has used a speech at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on 11 February to set out his …
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Defence Notes
Washington to send more troops to Poland, says US ambassador
13th February 2019
The US plans to expand its troop presence in Poland beyond the current 4,000-strong contingent deployed to counter a resurgent Russia, Washington's ambassador to Warsaw …
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IDEX 2019: Helicopter issues hamper Jordanian air force
13th February 2019
According to the Royal Jordanian Air Force’s (RJAF) Brig Gen Pilot, Adham Belal Asendar, the service’s helicopters do not currently have weapons integrated with surveillance …
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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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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![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
