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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
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.
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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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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]()
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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Poll shows most French against weapons sales to Saudi
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Three out of four French people believe it is ‘unacceptable’ to sell military weapons to Saudi Arabia, according to a poll published on 26 March. …
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AUSA Global: Army exploring best path for hypersonic weapons development
26th March 2018
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Saudis intercept seven Yemen rebel missiles in deadly escalation
26th March 2018
Saudi forces intercepted seven Yemeni rebel missiles on 25 March, including over the capital Riyadh, in a deadly escalation on the eve of the third …
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The US Army is exploring options for a new heavy weight airdrop system. Under a RfI released on 23 March 2018, the army’s Natick Soldier …
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USMC looks to MTVR life extension
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Naval Warfare
Philippines receives final TC-90s from Japan
26th March 2018
Japan has completed delivery of all five second-hand Beechcraft King Air aircraft to the Philippines, with the final three planes participating in a turnover ceremony …
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Russian strikes kill 37 civilians in Ghouta
23rd March 2018
Russian air strikes killed 37 civilians in the Arbin area of the shrinking rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta near Damascus overnight, the Syrian Observatory for …
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Defence Notes
US approves $1 billion in Saudi defence contracts
23rd March 2018
The US formally approved defence contracts totalling more than $1 billion with Saudi Arabia on 22 March, as the kingdom's crown prince continued his American …
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Special Operations
First SOF customer for enhanced DAGOR
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The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM has become the first customer to receive an upgraded variant of Polaris Government and Defense’s Deployed Advanced Ground Off …
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US Marine Corps plans tank armour upgrades
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The US Marine Corps is eyeing an armour upgrade for its M1A1 tank turrets as part of an effort to extend the fleet's service life. Under a recent …
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Land Warfare
Estonia to send 50 troops to reinforce French-led Mali mission
22nd March 2018
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Defence Notes
Congress unveils FY18 US defence spending bill
22nd March 2018
US lawmakers are rushing to pass a $1.3 trillion spending bill before the end of 23 March to avoid another government shutdown and the US …
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Naval Warfare
Insight: Calls to increase the US Navy’s silent service
22nd March 2018
The US Navy is at a crossroads concerning its undersea forces which has led to calls from Congress to increase the submarine fleet, provide life …
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Defence Notes
Chinese railgun puts US on notice
22nd March 2018
China is fond of magic-bullet weapons, whether they are anti-ship ballistic missiles such as the DF-21D, hypersonic glide vehicles or anti-satellite weapons capable of blinding or …
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Digital Battlespace
Doubts persist for laser-based ballistic missile defence
21st March 2018
Kinetic weapons are still the best option for intercepting ballistic missiles in their initial boost phase despite recent indications this could be performed by directed …
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Defence Notes
Israel says 2007 Syria strike message to enemies
21st March 2018
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman (pictured) said on 21 March that a 2007 strike on a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor was a message to his …
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Naval Warfare
Ukraine naval mines ‘contributing factor’ in prevention of Mariupol takeover
21st March 2018
The use by Ukraine of naval mines in maritime areas around Mariupol has been described as a ‘contributing factor’ in stopping Russia and Russian-backed forces …
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Defence Notes
China's aircraft carrier sails by Taiwan as tensions rise
21st March 2018
Taiwan said on 21 March it had scrambled jets and sent ships to track the passage of a Chinese aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Strait, …
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Naval Warfare
Japan commissions replacement sub rescue ship
21st March 2018
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned a new submarine rescue ship, JS Chiyoda (ASR-404), on 20 March. Built by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, the …
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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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![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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![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
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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
