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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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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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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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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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Sweden reiterates backing for Ukraine with additional military aid
4th July 2022
Sweden has announced its fifth arms package for Ukraine.
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Defence Notes
Middle East and Europe stay on radar for Brazilian defence industry
4th July 2022
The Brazilian government continues to seek ways of encouraging national defence industry exports to the potentially lucrative Middle Eastern and Eastern European markets.
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Air Warfare
Bangladesh awaits final Do 228 maritime patrol aircraft
4th July 2022
Bangladesh has been receiving a sprinkling of new aircraft, including Do 228s and C-130Js, while the same is true of air defence radars.
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Naval Warfare
Japan selects JMU as main contractor for new OPVs
4th July 2022
Japan is proceeding with a series of a dozen OPVs ideal for use in its southwest region against intruding Chinese vessels.
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Defence Notes
UK doubles military support to Ukraine with £1 billion package
1st July 2022
The UK has announced a further £1 billion ($1.2 billion) in military support to Ukraine, bringing the total value of aid since the start of the invasion to £2.3 billion.
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Air Warfare
France receives the first batch of refurbished MICA missiles
1st July 2022
Refurbishing the missiles will keep them in service until 2030 with the French Navy and the Air and Space Force.
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Naval Warfare
Naval Warfare magazine: MCMVs, International interoperability and crewed-uncrewed teaming
1st July 2022
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Naval Warfare
Philippines awards LPD tender to PT PAL
1st July 2022
In another midnight deal before Duterte left office, the Philippines signed a contract for a pair of landing platform docks. Its first Israeli-built fast attack craft were launched too.
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Land Warfare
Singapore to get wheeled artillery and Bronco 3s from 2024
1st July 2022
Singapore's defence minister provided updates on artillery, tracked carriers, submarines and the country's new Digital and Intelligence Service.
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Air Warfare
India desperately needs more transport aircraft
30th June 2022
How can the Indian Air Force fill major gaps in its airlift fleet, since few new transport aircraft types are available?
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Naval Warfare
USN awards SM-2 contract modification for Raytheon
30th June 2022
SM-2 Block IIIC features an active radar seeker and is expected to be deployed by the USN surface fleet by October 2022.
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Air Warfare
TEI unveils new turbofan with MIUS in mind
30th June 2022
The TF-6000 turbofan engine from Tusas Engine Industries features fewer compressor stages than rival powerplants.
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Defence Notes
US commits more forces to Europe as NATO members approve new strategic concept
30th June 2022
In the face of the biggest crisis in European security for decades, NATO has strengthened its resolve and will expand to include Sweden and Finland.
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Naval Warfare
Rheinmetall to develop prototype naval airburst munition
30th June 2022
Rheinmetall claims that its new 30mm x 173mm Kinetic Energy Electronically Timed airburst round would aid point defence for surface vessels.
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Defence Notes
Sweden orders two GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft
30th June 2022
Sweden has ordered two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft with deliveries set to take place in 2027.
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Defence Notes
Elbit gains two more Asia-Pacific orders
30th June 2022
Israeli company to provide airborne munitions guidance kits and networked battlefield management tools to the Asian market under two new contracts.
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Naval Warfare
Australia has no looming submarine capability gap, at least according to the RAN
30th June 2022
Will the recent change of government bring about a much-needed admission from Australia's navy that a capability gap will occur in its submarine fleet?
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Defence Notes
French seek urgent reinforcement for air defence umbrella
29th June 2022
France needs a new interim addition to its air defence arsenal, particularly as the Crotale NG SHORAD missile is due for retirement by 2025 — could VL MICA fit the bill?
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Air Warfare
Malaysian Army tests its MD 530G helicopters
29th June 2022
Malaysia is now operating the MD 530G light helicopter, while the first CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft conversion has arrived home.
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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
