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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.
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.
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South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
Hyundai and Hanwha recently unveiled advanced frigate and submarine designs while South Korea eyes new export markets and resolves internal rivalries
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market
The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.
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![Paris Air Show 2025: Aarok to be offered to India]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Aarok to be offered to India
Turgis Gaillard and Bharat Forge have signed an MoU to offer the Aarok, produced in India, to the Indian Ministry of Defence. The UAV could satisfy the country’s desire for an indigenous MALE UAV, offering an alternative to the TAPAS BH-201 that has had a rocky development.
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US Navy accepts USNS Miguel Keith
21st November 2019
The US Navy accepted delivery of USNS Miguel Keith on 15 November for Military Sealift Command. The navy's third Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) vessel, Miguel …
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Naval Warfare
D&S 2019: $270 billion to be spent on naval vessels in Asia-Pacific over next decade
21st November 2019
New procurement of naval vessels in the Asia Pacific region is proceeding apace, with spending forecast to total nearly $270 billion between 2019 and 2029. …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2019: DTI shows cornucopia of R&D projects for Thai military
20th November 2019
The Defence Technology Institute (DTI), a Thai MoD agency, displayed a number of different projects it is currently engaged in at Defense & Security 2019 …
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Naval Warfare
D&S 2019: China scoops up lucrative navy contracts in Thailand
20th November 2019
Chinese companies were major players at Defense & Security 2019, with shipbuilders out in force in Bangkok as the kingdom awaits delivery of a submarine …
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Digital Battlespace
NATO announces $1bn upgrade to ageing AWACS fleet
20th November 2019
NATO is to upgrade its ageing fleet of AWACS reconnaissance planes at a cost of $1 billion, the alliance announced Wednesday, with still no plan …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman seeks Australian industry partners
20th November 2019
Northrop Grumman is seeking Australian partners for its efforts to support the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) Project AIR 6500. AIR 6500 is the RAAF's …
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Defence Notes
France, Germany bring NATO plans after 'brain dead' row
20th November 2019
France and Germany were to outline separate proposals for reforming NATO on Wednesday after President Emmanuel Macron slammed the alliance as ‘brain dead’, causing uproar …
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Naval Warfare
OCEAN2020 demonstration kicks off
20th November 2019
The first OCEAN2020 demonstration is set to commence today, 20 November, in the Gulf of Taranto. OCEAN2020 is a European Defence Fund pan-European military research …
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Dubai Airshow 2019: Stress tells on UAE AW609 deal (updated)
20th November 2019
Issues of customer confidentiality are preventing Leonardo from disclosing the current status of an AW609 deal with the UAE Joint Aviation Command (JAC), leaving programme …
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Naval Warfare
First Saudi combat vessel build begins
20th November 2019
Fincantieri Marinette Marine has commenced construction of the Royal Saudi Navy’s first Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) ship.Being delivered by Lockheed Martin as prime contractor, the …
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Defence Notes
UK details security support for Jordan and Lebanon as another maritime incident hits Red Sea region
19th November 2019
A number of Middle East countries have benefited from further monetary assistance from the UK over the past financial year as part of the government’s …
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Digital Battlespace
Dubai Airshow 2019: E2-D set for new lease of life
19th November 2019
The US Navy’s E2-D Advanced Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft will first field an air-to-air refuelling capability in 2020, ahead of an anticipated number …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2019: UAE enters final stages of air power double deal
19th November 2019
The UAE Air Force is putting the finishing touches on a set of new orders for two additional Saab GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control …
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Naval Warfare
Exercise Pacific Reach 2019 concludes
19th November 2019
Exercise Pacific Reach 2019 has concluded off the coast of Western Australia.The international submarine search and rescue exercise, held at Fleet Base West and in …
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Defence Notes
Germany pledges more for under-pressure NATO ahead of summit
18th November 2019
Germany said on 18 November it would raise its NATO spending to more than €50 billion ($55.3 billion) in 2020, days before leaders meet in …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Prince of Wales arrives at home port
18th November 2019
The Royal Navy’s second aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has arrived at its home port of Portsmouth Naval Base for the first time. The …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2019: Saab doubles down on GlobalEye for Finland
18th November 2019
Manufacturer Saab has confirmed it is keeping an offer of two GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C;) aircraft on the table for Finland’s HX …
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Digital Battlespace
Australia signs GBAD radar contract with CEA
18th November 2019
The Australian government announced on 15 November that it had signed a A$137 million ($93 million) contract with CEA Technologies for radars to support the …
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Military Logistics
Dubai Airshow 2019: Regional discussions spark C-2 interest
17th November 2019
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries is currently holding talks with a number of Middle Eastern countries concerning its C-2 transport aircraft, as the company bids to …
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![Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)]()
Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
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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
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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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![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
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![Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry]()
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
