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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.
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.
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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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Three FMS customers to receive Joint Standoff Weapon technical upgrade
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Bahrain, Canada and Taiwan are to benefit from a technical data and software upgrade for the AGM-154C Block III missile.
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Naval Warfare
Philippines orders six OPVs from South Korea
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In a midnight deal, just before the current Philippine administration leaves office, Manila has ordered six OPVs from Seoul.
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Naval Warfare
Brazil signs polar vessel contract
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USAF orders follow-on ICBM support
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Defence Notes
Ultra takeover comes under national security scrutiny
27th June 2022
The UK government is still likely to approve the takeover of Ultra by a private equity-owned firm, but its decision to launch a consultation into the deal reflects concerns that UK defence industrial sovereignty may be eroded.
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to continue development of counter-hypersonic missile design
27th June 2022
A modification to an Other Transaction Agreement deal will see Raytheon finalise system requirements and accelerate development of its Glide Phase Interceptor design.
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory - all the news that's fit to chat about (Podcast)
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The Shephard Media news team report from the floor of Eurosatory, the biennial international defence and security exhibition.
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Defence Notes
US military seeks ways to avoid shortage of microelectronics
24th June 2022
The US Department of Defense has released its ‘Microelectronics Vision’ paper, addressing objectives and guidelines to minimise vulnerabilities and ensure long-term access. However, the DoD faces some obstacles in progressing with its plans.
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Defence Notes
US government designates Northrop Grumman radar as AN/TPY-5(V)1
24th June 2022
Northrop Grumman’s S-band radar system has been approved for use by the US military and international partners.
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Training
UK and Japan to strengthen ties with naval training
23rd June 2022
As the Royal Navy increases its presence in the Pacific and threats grow across the world, Japan and the UK believe closer cooperation is necessary to promote maritime order.
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Naval Warfare
Sweden upgrades its Amphibious Corps’ combat boats
23rd June 2022
MilDef has received a follow-on order for the upgrade of the Swedish Amphibious Corps’ fast attack boats.
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Defence Notes
Ukraine relies on commercial technology to face up to Russian forces
23rd June 2022
Ukraine has been using drones, AI tools and secure communications capabilities as well as relying on remote sensing and satellite imagery to face Russia's 20th century-based capabilities.
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Training
USAF aims to integrate joint ops principles into military education
23rd June 2022
Air University representatives travelled to Hurlburt Field to begin initial discussions on joint all-domain operations principles implementation at all levels of USAF Professional Military Education.
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Defence Notes
US approves AGM-88E2 missile sale to Australia
22nd June 2022
The US State Department has cleared a new AARGM anti-radiation missile sale for Australia.
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Defence Notes
Leonardo DRS and RADA join forces to take on force protection challenges
22nd June 2022
Leonardo DRS and RADA Electronic Industries have entered into an agreement to create a new combined company to deliver force protection solutions.
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory 2022: Eurenco and Aresia sign partnership for French unity
22nd June 2022
Eurenco and Aresia have signed an agreement to increase French airborne bomb production efficiency.
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Air Warfare
Indian Navy faces tough decision over carrier fighters
22nd June 2022
It is a two-horse race for India's next carrier-borne fighter requirement, but will it go French or American?
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Defence Notes
Technical trouble forces UK to delay SPEAR 3 first firing
21st June 2022
Technical issues are preventing the UK from meeting its original timeline to test-fire the MBDA SPEAR 3 weapon set for entry into service on F-35B fighter jets.
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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
