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Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights
The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.
Air Warfare
France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
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Merlin Mk2 puts to sea for the first time
28th September 2012
The Royal Navy's new upgraded Merlin Mk2 anti-submarine warfare helicopter has conducted its first shipborne operations, it has been revealed. Members of the Merlin Capability …
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South Korea requests Apaches and 'Zulu' Cobras
26th September 2012
The Republic of Korea RoK has requested possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases for the AH-64D Apache and the AH-1Z 'Zulu' Cobra as part of …
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Naval Warfare
Boeing receives US Navy P-8A Poseidon order
25th September 2012
Boeing has received a contract from the US Navy for 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft, which will take the total fleet to 24 and bolster the …
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Defence Helicopter
First updated Cougar delivered back to the French Army
25th September 2012
The first prototype upgraded AS532 Cougar transport helicopter has been delivered back to the French Army Air Corps, it has been revealed. The aircraft was …
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Defence Notes
VDC DS selected for F-35 engineering simulator display system upgrades
21st September 2012
Video Display Corporation has announced that its Simulation and Training Division, VDC Display Systems (VDC DS), has been awarded a contract and received a purchase …
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Land Warfare
AAD 2012: Braddick teams with Truvelo on sniper rifles
21st September 2012
Truvelo Armoury Division has teamed with Braddick Defence Systems to build the new Braddick Sniper Division. Announced at the Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AAD 2012: South African company reveals details of new UAV
21st September 2012
Braddick Defense Systems is currently developing a multi-purpose quadrotor UAV. It is aimed at the South African market, and will be leveraging off the company's …
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Defence Helicopter
US to sell Apaches to Indonesia
21st September 2012
US Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton, has revealed the United States is working on the potential sale of eight Boeing AH-64D Apaches to Indonesia. The …
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Defence Helicopter
First Belgian NH90 takes to the air
21st September 2012
The first NH90 helicopter for the Belgian armed forces has made its maiden flight. The aircraft - a Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) variant - flew …
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Military Logistics
Marine Corps ExFOB explores thermal management issues
21st September 2012
As the fifth in the series of semi-annual Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) investigations, ExFOB 2012-2 was held this week at Camp Pendleton, California. The …
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Defence Notes
AAD 2012: Saab continues commitment to SA
20th September 2012
Saab is investing R&D funding into its South African division, including improving the sensor capability of its Land Electronics Defence System (LEDS) for combat vehicles. …
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Digital Battlespace
Swedish radar used to protect London skies during Olympics
20th September 2012
The Swedish Armed Forces played a key role in the low-level aerial surveillance of the airspace around London during the Olympics, it has been revealed. …
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Defence Helicopter
AAD 2012: Russian Helicopters and Denel sign MRO agreement
20th September 2012
Russian Helicopters and Denel have signed a teaming agreement for the latter to provide MRO services for helicopters purchased by African countries. Signed during the …
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Land Warfare
AAD 2012: DCD Mountain Lion III passes UAE trials
20th September 2012
DCD Protected Mobility has announced that its Mountain Lion III armoured utility vehicle passed the UAE's Summer Trials in July. Speaking to Shephard at the …
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Defence Helicopter
AAD 2012: Denel upgrades more Rooivalks
20th September 2012
Denel Aviation has announced that two more upgraded Rooivalk combat support helicopters have been delivered to the South African Air Force (SAAF). They were delivered …
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Digital Battlespace
AFA 2012: US wrestles with cyber security
20th September 2012
The Pentagon is looking at a separate cyber command as it considers how best to protect the US against a threat increasingly regarded with trepidation. …
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Digital Battlespace
AFA 2012: USAF stands up new cyber ops group
20th September 2012
As the US Air Force (USAF) sharpens its focus on the cyber mission, the 10th Air Force is opening a new cyber operations unit to …
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Land Warfare
AAD 2012: NORINCO Light Strike Vehicle makes international debut
19th September 2012
The China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has exhibited the CS/VA1 Light Strike Vehicle internationally for the first time at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition. 'It …
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Defence Helicopter
Japan clears the V-22 Osprey for flight
19th September 2012
The Japanese Ministry of Defence has given a green light to allow the US Marines Corps to begin V-22 Osprey flight operations from October, it …
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
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![Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights]()
Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights
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![France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend]()
France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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![France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production]()
France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
