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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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.
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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Air Warfare
Pakistan looks to revitalise its transport aircraft fleet
21st June 2022
Pakistan is snapping up retired Belgian Air Force C-130s as it looks to fortify its transport aircraft fleet.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Moog showcases turreted weapons systems
20th June 2022
Moog exhibits their range of turreted weapons systems and new Counter Measure Director system this week at Eurosatory.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Carboteh remasters the art of deception
20th June 2022
Technology from Slovenia spoofs aircraft into firing their chaff and other countermeasures against imaginary MANPADS.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Hermes takes off in Switzerland
20th June 2022
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory 2022: Eurenco seals three deals
20th June 2022
Eurenco revealed at Eurosatory that it is to provide 155mm modular charges, components for antitank weapons and combustible items for 120mm tank ammunition.
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Defence Notes
Why is China allowed to freely threaten war? (Opinion)
20th June 2022
China used the opportunity afforded by Shangri-La Dialogue 2022 to advocate war and browbeat Taiwan.
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Naval Warfare
China launches Fujian, its third aircraft carrier
20th June 2022
To surprisingly restrained fanfare, China launched its largest and most-capable aircraft carrier yet.
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Naval Warfare
India extends defence support to Vietnam
20th June 2022
Closer Indian and Vietnam strategic ties were underscored by the handover of a dozen Indian-designed interceptor boats to the Vietnam Border Guard.
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Digital Battlespace
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: IAI Green Lotus surveillance system blossoms
17th June 2022
IAI unveiled its Green Lotus surveillance system, protecting assets from a range of aerial- and ground-based threats, at Eurosatory 2022.
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17th June 2022
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory 2022: Avon Protection eyes data integration into CBRN equipment
17th June 2022
Users of CBRN protective equipment are increasingly looking to integrate and display mission-critical data.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Saab Barracuda debuts 'Harry Potter-style invisibility cloak'
17th June 2022
Saab Barracuda has added the Soldier System cloak to its range of concealment devices.
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory 2022: MKU redefines fleet control systems in Europe
17th June 2022
MKU Germany unveiled its Autro Platform Intelligence fleet control system at Eurosatory 2022.
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Defence Notes
Netherlands selects C-390 to replace C-130 airlifters
17th June 2022
The Netherlands is to procure C-390 aircraft to replace a retiring C-130 fleet.
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory 2022: EODH and KMW renew their vows
17th June 2022
New agreement signed at Eurosatory 2022 includes MBT protection upgrade packages and joint marketing of the EODH-made Hoplite 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicle.
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Naval Warfare
China innovates with ‘drone’ mothership, USVs and semi-submersible transports
17th June 2022
China continues to invest heavily in new capabilities, with a 'drone mothership', new stealth USVs, semi-submersible mobile platforms and landing craft all appearing in recent weeks.
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Defence Notes
OSI and Royal Canadian Navy team up to test collision avoidance system
16th June 2022
OSI and the Royal Canadian Navy are preparing to test an integrated collision avoidance system.
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Defence Notes
US announces largest-ever Ukraine support package
16th June 2022
The latest $1 billion tranche of US military aid to Ukraine includes HIMARS ammunition.
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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
