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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.
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: 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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DoD urges more competition in call to shake up US defence industrial base
23rd February 2022
In its ‘State of Competition within the Defense Industrial Base’ report, the DoD warns that the trend of industry consolidation over the last three decades has created ‘a national security and economic risk to the nation’.
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Naval Warfare
SEA torpedo launcher to equip Philippine corvettes
23rd February 2022
SEA has previously delivered its Torpedo Launch System for Philippine Navy frigates.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Canada shines more light on RPAS plans
23rd February 2022
The Canadian Department of National Defence has confirmed the programme schedule for its optionally armed UAS procurement plan, while also identifying where the aircraft will be based.
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Digital Battlespace
Australia requests anti-missile kit for transport aircraft via FMS
23rd February 2022
Australia requests an FMS for LAIRCM replacement components to be installed on transport aircraft as part of an RAAF upgrade programme.
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Air Warfare
India pushes ahead with Ka-31 AEW purchase
23rd February 2022
India's fleet of Ka-31 AEW helicopters is ageing, and new examples are needed to equip forthcoming warships.
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Land Warfare
Australia eyes up laser target designators
22nd February 2022
Leonardo will provide laser target designators as part of the Australian Project Land 17 Phase 2 programme.
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Naval Warfare
Navalised Iron Dome completes first interceptions from Sa’ar 6 corvette
22nd February 2022
The crew of Sa’ar 6 corvette INS Magen led recent C-Dome tests.
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Naval Warfare
Textron carries on with UISS support
22nd February 2022
The USN requires continued input from Textron for the Unmanned Influence Sweep System.
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Air Warfare
UK funds additional F-35 squadron but doubts persist over future fleet total
22nd February 2022
The UK has committed to spend more money on a second tranche of F-35B fighter jets but it has not divulged how many it plans to buy.
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Defence Notes
UK MoD Equipment Plan is affordable, but watchdog warns of risks
22nd February 2022
The National Audit Office has warned that the MoD’s 10-year Equipment Plan could be ‘over-optimistic’.
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Air Warfare
NZ leads the pack with NH90 availability rates
22nd February 2022
Many countries are dissatisfied with their NH90 helicopters, but New Zealand seems to have found a recipe for success.
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Naval Warfare
Chinese navy provocatively lases an Australian P-8
21st February 2022
China stands accused of illuminating an Australian military aircraft with a laser, something it has not denied.
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Defence Notes
Irish government dedicates €2.4 million to new brain trust
21st February 2022
Irish Ministers Simon Harris and Simon Coveney have announced ten research teams have been shortlisted for the defence innovation competition.
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Defence Notes
UK strives to solve disconnect with SMEs
21st February 2022
The latest UK action plan for better engagement with SMEs appears to be an attempt to build better relationships between the MoD, prime contractors and the defence supply chain — but how will theory translate into practice?
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Training
Australia extends Hawk 127 contract for BAE Systems
21st February 2022
The Hawk 127 will continue as the lead-in fighter training platform for the RAAF until 2031.
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2022: Airbus highlights A400M mercy relief track record
18th February 2022
A400M missions over recent months included COVID-19 and HADR responses, and the evacuation effort from Afghanistan.
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Land Warfare
Will US Army go hybrid-electric in next JLTV buy?
18th February 2022
The US Army has allocated $7.3 billion to purchase 15,425 JLTVs, potentially including hybrid or electric-drive vehicles to reduce fuel consumption.
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Naval Warfare
USN enlists Gibbs & Cox for DDG(X) design and engineering support
18th February 2022
Gibbs & Cox will aid the emerging DDG(X) programme ‘well as other emerging ship concepts’, the DoD announced on 17 February.
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Naval Warfare
Sonardyne releases life-saving mine clearing capability
18th February 2022
Sonardyne has launched a wireless initiation capability for naval mine disposal.
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
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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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Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
