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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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Singapore Airshow 2022: Boeing and Singapore pledge to share F-15SG data
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Boeing says a data exchange pipeline will store and facilitate the analysis of supply chain data for the F-15SG aircraft fleet.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: Lockheed Martin targets higher F-35 production for 2022
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Lockheed Martin has revealed its F-35 production target for 2022, aiming for a marginal increase over 2021 output.
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Air Warfare
Air Combat Evolution programme progresses to next phase
16th February 2022
The US DoD has commenced the search for partners for the next stage of the ACE programme.
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Naval Warfare
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Poland is looking to acquire three multi-purpose frigates under its Miecznik project.
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Singapore Airshow 2022: Asia-Pacific AH-1Z sales still on Bell’s radar
16th February 2022
Bell remains convinced it can make a breakthrough on AH-1Z Viper helicopter sales in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Training
Germany seeks simulation-based training provider for F125 frigates
16th February 2022
Responses are due by 9 March to a German Navy tender for naval simulation-based training.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: Astronautics enhances situational awareness for Peruvian Hercules aircrew
16th February 2022
The second of three Peruvian Air Force L-100 Hercules has undergone a cockpit avionics upgrade.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: Military air programmes in Asia-Pacific - opportunities and threats
16th February 2022
In a special report, Shephard Defence Insight investigates the market landscape for fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and UAVs in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Air Warfare
Indian pseudo satellite UAV development is on schedule
16th February 2022
India is exploring different types of UAVs, and in development are naval transport and HAPS types.
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2022: Proteus positions Blue Spear missile as Harpoon successor
15th February 2022
IAI and ST Engineering JV Proteus pitches Blue Spear anti-ship missile as a Harpoon replacement for navies after winning an Estonian coastal defence contract.
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2022: Momentum swing puts Indonesian V-22 order in jeopardy
15th February 2022
An Indonesian V-22 Osprey deal looks increasingly unlikely.
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Naval Warfare
Dstl tests autonomous launch and recovery system
15th February 2022
Solving launch and recovery issues is crucial to making USVs feasible operational assets.
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Naval Warfare
Babcock eyes a bigger slice of the Australian naval sustainment market
15th February 2022
Babcock is buying out its partner in the Naval Ship Management JV.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: RSAF begins to receive upgraded F-16s
15th February 2022
Deliveries of locally upgraded F-16s to the Republic of Singapore Air Force began in mid-2021.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Singapore Airshow 2022: Australia investigates interim option for Triton facilities
15th February 2022
The Australian Department of Defence has started to assess potential interim facilities for RAAF MQ-4C Triton UAVs.
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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: KF-21 captures Asia-Pacific and European export interest
15th February 2022
KAI has held talks with potential KF-21 fighter jet export customers from Asia-Pacific and Europe.
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Defence Notes
Biden issues new Indo-Pacific Strategy
15th February 2022
There are small differences, but the latest edition of the US Indo-Pacific Strategy carries on a similar trajectory to before, that of countering a belligerent China.
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri launches fourth PPA vessel
14th February 2022
Fincantieri has launched the fourth of seven offshore patrol vessels intended for the Italian Navy.
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Defence Notes
DASA eyes alternative weapons guidance trials by 2025
14th February 2022
UK launches study to look into alternatives to satellite guidance for weapon systems.
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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
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Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
