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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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Naval Warfare
RN will have to play catch-up to achieve hypersonic ambitions
18th February 2022
Comments from the head of the RN about hypersonic ambitions came shortly before UK officials met with their French counterparts to progress the joint Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon project.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: Elbit unveils hybrid-propulsion Skylark 3
18th February 2022
The hybrid model is the latest in the Skylark small tactical UAS family and manufacturer Elbit Systems has already received a contract for delivery.
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Digital Battlespace
Singapore Airshow 2022: Rafael lines up new RecceLite targeting pod demo
18th February 2022
Rafael will host customers for a live demonstration of its popular RecceLite ISR targeting pod later this year.
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Defence Notes
Is it time for the year of the Taiwan Tiger? (Opinion)
18th February 2022
Taiwan is under severe threat from Chinese military action. What are some out-of-the-box measures that Taiwan and friends could take?
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2022: IAI details Barak MX missile capabilities
18th February 2022
IAI expands on multi-layered approach to integrated air defence using Barak MX missile family, hinting at smart launcher function for better target acquisition; downplays reports of Moroccan acquisition.
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Defence Notes
Logistics provider to implement savings for UK MoD
17th February 2022
Team Leidos is to produce £272 million in efficiencies under the Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation programme.
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Air Warfare
USAF to use satellite simulator for guided weapon tests
17th February 2022
Broadsim Wavefront will be integrated into a test environment for networked, collaborative and autonomous USAF weapon systems.
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Naval Warfare
QinetiQ supports Royal Navy electronic warfare contract
17th February 2022
QinetiQ is supporting RN efforts to enhance the EW capabilities of its ships.
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Air Warfare
DARPA selects Dynetics for ACE programme
17th February 2022
Dynetics has been selected for the ACE programme, which aims to better inform pilots with group-level situational awareness and coordinated targeting responsibility.
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Defence Notes
Qataris and Saudis gain PAC-3 flight test support
17th February 2022
Lockheed Martin is providing flight test support for the PAC-3 interceptor in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
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Air Warfare
Enduring performance: light attack aircraft in close air support (video)
17th February 2022
European air forces are showing an increased interest in Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano for long-endurance, low-intensity conflicts and training.
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Air Warfare
Providing the powerful alternative for close air support (Studio)
17th February 2022
As European militaries look to the future of close air support (CAS) for ground forces, light attack aircraft could prove a low-cost, versatile option, according to industry experts.
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Singapore Airshow 2022: European firms join forces on next-gen rotorcraft engine project
17th February 2022
A new working group of European engine manufacturers is assessing which technologies could help NATO to develop a new medium-lift helicopter.
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Defence Notes
Ukraine TB2 co-production deal strains Russian-Turkish relations
17th February 2022
The rise in popularity of the TB2 UAV among Russia’s neighbours may be leading the Kremlin to believe a ‘drone circle’ is being drawn around the country.
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2022: Airbus banks on ‘beauty’ of longer-range tanker for KC-Y
17th February 2022
Airbus has high hopes of landing a new tanker contract with the USAF, as it and prime Lockheed Martin bet on their joint LMXT concept to deliver an extended-range capability for the KC-Y programme.
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Land Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: Rafael welcomes All-in-One into the SPYDER family
17th February 2022
The SPYDER-AIO integrates all the functions of a SPYDER GBAD system onto one platform.
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Naval Warfare
Fifth Astute-class submarine undergoes milestone test
16th February 2022
BAE Systems announces the Anson Astute-class submarine has successfully completed a trim dive.
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Defence Notes
Brazil earmarks strategic partners for 2022-2023 exports
16th February 2022
Some unfamiliar names were included in a list of countries Brazil will target for defence equipment exports.
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed touts benefits of Aegis common source library
16th February 2022
The continuity provided by an Aegis common source library could yield dividends for various platforms and systems.
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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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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Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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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]()
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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Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
