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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]()
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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Uncrewed Vehicles
Sagitta enters integration phase
28th November 2013
Cassidian’s next-generation UAV design project, Sagitta, has entered into an integration phase ahead of its maiden flight in 2015, the company has revealed. The move …
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Defence Notes
Scottish defence force plans unveiled
26th November 2013
The Scottish government has published its independence ‘White Paper’, describing a 10-year introduction plan for a proposed defence force. Unveiled on 25 November by Scottish first …
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Defence Notes
Paramount Group acquires controlling stake in Nautic Africa
26th November 2013
Paramount Group has acquired a majority stake in Nautic Africa, adding in-house shipbuilding capability to its portfolio. The acquisition follows the growing demand of maritime …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Experts reflect on Chinese and Iranian UAV milestones
26th November 2013
The sovereignty of Western UAV development has been challenged this week, as details emerge regarding latest developments in Chinese and Iranian systems. Media reports coming out …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ASV C-Target 9 boats delivered to South Korea
25th November 2013
Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV) has delivered the first two of four C-Target 9 high speed marine target drones to South Korea under a programme with …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Netherlands selects MQ-9 Reaper
25th November 2013
The Dutch ministry of defence plans to purchase the MQ-9 Reaper as its future medium altitude long endurance (MALE) UAV, it has emerged. After a …
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Military Logistics
GOCO at death’s door
22nd November 2013
The UK MoD’s plans to privatise its Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) equipment acquisition agency appear to be falling apart. With only one team remaining …
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Digital Battlespace
Cassidian warns of cyber attack collateral damage
21st November 2013
The UK MoD must assess its use of cyber weapons and distinguish them from conventional weapons in order to avoid ‘unintended consequences’, an industry source …
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Defence Notes
Gulf defence spending rises
20th November 2013
Defence spending in the Gulf is rising steadily with companies increasingly focussing on the region as budgets shrink in domestic markets. SIPRI has estimated that …
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Digital Battlespace
Dubai 2013: HISS showcases aircraft integration options
20th November 2013
Highland Integration Surveillance Systems (HISS) used the Dubai Air Show to promote its SABIR mission system package, as the integration specialist looks to widen its …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai 2013: Australia set to receive first MH-60R
20th November 2013
The first two Australian MH-60R helicopters will be formally delivered on 10 December as the AUS$3 billion project to replace the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) …
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Naval Warfare
Thales details PKR Corvette mission systems contract
20th November 2013
Thales will supply a full mission systems suite for the two Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) Sigma Class Corvette vessels under construction for the Indonesian Navy …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy contracts Raytheon for radar production
19th November 2013
Raytheon will supply AN/SPY-1 radar transmitters and MK99 Fire Control Systems for the US Navy’s AEGIS programme under a $406 million multi-year contract announced on …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai 2013: Swiss Kopter unveils Skyrider trainer
19th November 2013
Dubai saw the air show debut of a new two-seater light helicopter, which the manufacturer is aiming squarely at the training market as a competitor …
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Defence Notes
Boeing, Tawazun Precision Industries join forces
19th November 2013
Boeing and Tawazun Precision Industries (TPI) have announced that they will team to establish a production aerospace surface treatment facility in the United Arab Emirates …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai 2013: HammerHead demonstrator completes maiden flight
19th November 2013
The P.1HH HammerHead UAV demonstrator achieved its first full flight on 14 November, Piaggio Aero and Selex ES have revealed. Announcing the news at the …
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Digital Battlespace
Canadian Army pursuing SOTM capability
19th November 2013
The Canadian government is seeking bids for mobile satellite communication (SATCOM) terminals for Canadian Army vehicles. The request for proposals is being issued under the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
'Killer Robot' opponents approach UN
19th November 2013
A pressure group seeking to outlaw fully autonomous UAVs has secured a UN mandate to discuss the potential prohibition of such technology. The Campaign to …
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Naval Warfare
Sagem NAVS selected for Indonesian submarines
18th November 2013
Sagem will supply its navigation system (NAVS) to South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to be installed on three 1,400 ton ocean-going submarines …
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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
