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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
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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.
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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
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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Long-awaited UK National Shipbuilding Strategy refresh emerges
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The UK’s refreshed National Shipbuilding Strategy seemingly shies away from commitments to build all RN warships in the UK.
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Rheinmetall and MBDA team up in Italy for air defence MoU
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The Italian subsidiaries of MBDA and Rheinmetall aim to develop new business opportunities in the air defence sector.
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New RWR to enhance F-16
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The F-16 will join other US-operated aircraft in featuring the all-digital AN/ALR-69A(V) radar warning receiver.
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WDS 2022: Saudi firms continue push towards Vision 2030
10th March 2022
While the Saudi defence sector continues its push to contribute to the national Vision 2030 economic modernisation programme, contracts awarded during WDS 2022 reveal there is still a role for international companies as well.
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Air Warfare
Possible Su-57 observed on Ukraine bombing mission
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Have the Russian Aerospace Forces thrown the Su-57 into the war against Ukraine?
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MPs support UK defence spending increase and reversal of cuts
10th March 2022
The UK government is facing calls to rethink its defence spending strategy in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Australia promises major boost to size of armed forces
10th March 2022
Alarmed by increasing strategic competition and belligerent states, Australia has promised to increase the size of its military by nearly a third.
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Air Warfare
Philippines finally receives first T129 attack helicopters
10th March 2022
The Philippines has at last got its hands on its first new attack helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Mwari design evolves to combat MALE UAVs
9th March 2022
Paramount claims a new configuration of its Mwari light combat aircraft is capable of intercepting drones flying at up to 30,000ft.
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Naval Warfare
Sonardyne, MSubs collaborate on autonomous naval capabilities
9th March 2022
The two companies have previously worked to demonstrate the Vigilant forward-looking sonar onto MSubs XLUUV.
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WDS 2022: Atlas creates landing pad for VTOL drones
9th March 2022
Production is scheduled to begin in June 2022 of customisable landing pad for VTOL UAVs.
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UK weighs up supplying Starstreak anti-air missiles to Ukraine
9th March 2022
The UK has already provided Ukraine with thousands of antitank missiles and other equipment.
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US blocks Polish MiG-29 fighter jet plan for Ukraine
9th March 2022
The US has described as not 'tenable' a proposal from Poland to supply it with MiG-29 fighter jets.
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Air Warfare
UAE set to buy a dozen L-15As with scope for more
9th March 2022
If a contract materialises for an initial 12 L-15A light attack aircraft, it would be the first time the UAE orders crewed military aircraft from China.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin receives major F-35 contract modification
9th March 2022
Lockheed Martin will integrate mission and weapon systems under the latest F-35 contract modification.
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Naval Warfare
South American shipyards maintain their tempo
9th March 2022
Shipyards in Argentina, Brazil and Chile are constructing vessels for their respective fleets, including ships for polar operations.
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Land Warfare
Indian Army seeks radio relay units
9th March 2022
India's military needs to boost communications with items such as software-defined radios and radio relays.
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China’s defence budget continues to rebound
8th March 2022
COVID-19 caused a slowdown in spending growth for the PLA, but China seems to have put that behind it as it keeps the spigots of cash open.
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Naval Warfare
WDS 2022: MoUs reflect role for Navantia in Saudi defence sector
8th March 2022
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia sealed MoUs with Zamil Offshore Service Company and the SAMI AEC during the World Defense Show 2022.
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
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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
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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
