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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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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: Embraer chalks up another win as Lithuania picks C-390
Just this week Portugal signed for a sixth C-390 with the add-on of an option for 10 for other NATO countries. In April, Sweden signed for four and in December last year Slovakia agreed to buy three, while in the same month an undisclosed country agreed to buy two.
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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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Naval Warfare
Pacific 2019: Aussie submarine programme goes on the attack
9th October 2019
Australia’s most ambitious naval programme to date is Project Sea 1000, which will see 12 ‘regionally superior’ submarines enter service with the Royal Australian Navy …
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Naval Warfare
Pacific 2019: NZ delineates Southern Ocean OPV requirement
9th October 2019
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) used the opportunity afforded by the Pacific International Maritime Exhibition in Sydney to elaborate on its requirement for a …
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Defence Notes
First Rafale handed over to Indian Air Force
9th October 2019
The first Rafale aircraft has been handed over to the Indian Air Force by Dassault Aviation at the company’s final assembly facility in Mérignac, France. …
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group launches new subsidiary
9th October 2019
Naval Group has launched a new subsidiary that will operate out of Sydney, Australia. Naval Group Pacific will focus on the Australasia region and undertake …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon to support RAN combat systems upgrades
9th October 2019
Under a new agreement announced on 8 October, Raytheon will provide combat system engineering support services to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) for up to …
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Naval Warfare
Safran sub-systems for RAN future sub
9th October 2019
Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia has been selected by he Australian Department of Defence to design three major combat system components for the Royal Australian …
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Defence Notes
India takes first delivery in controversial French jet deal
8th October 2019
India received on 8 October the first of 36 Rafale fighter jets ordered from France in 2016 in a multi-billion-dollar deal that Paris hopes will …
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Defence Notes
US fighter jet crashes in Germany
8th October 2019
An American F-16 fighter jet crashed and its pilot ejected to safety near the city of Trier in western Germany on Tuesday, the German air …
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Naval Warfare
Pacific 2019: Austal awaits Philippine OPV deal and enters USV market
8th October 2019
Any deal between Austal and the Philippines for a set of six much-needed OPVs for the Philippine Navy will be concluded at the governmental level, …
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India to upgrade helicopters after fratricide incident
8th October 2019
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) newly appointed Chief of Air Staff R.K.S Bhadauria opened the force’s 87th anniversary on a transparent note when he officially …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Cattistock joins NATO operations
8th October 2019
Royal Navy minehunter HMS Cattistock has departed on a seven week deployment in support of NATO operations as part of Standing Mine Countermeasures Group 1.The …
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Special Operations
Pacific 2019: Australia brews up smooth new Whiskey
8th October 2019
A start-up New South Wales-based company, The Whiskey Project, used the Pacific International Maritime Exhibition in Sydney to launch what it calls its next-generation Whiskey …
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Land Warfare
Artificial Intelligence for the Army’s Big Six Modernisation Priorities
8th October 2019
The US Army’s modernisation priorities will fuel a massive expansion in the data generated by soldiers, units and military platforms. It has become clear that …
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Military Logistics
Babcock awarded Royal Navy gun system support work
7th October 2019
Babcock has won a three-year Gun System Automation (GSA) 9 in-service support contract from the Royal Navy. It includes an option to be extended by …
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Naval Warfare
Ensuring cost-effective and efficient shipping operations (Studio)
7th October 2019
More than 20 people gathered in the meeting room of a major commercial shipping company recently to discuss the repairs needed to return one of …
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Naval Warfare
Quantum appoints WATMAR to support Australian OPV work
7th October 2019
Quantum Marine Stabilizers has appointed Watmarine Engineering (WATMAR) to provide technical services and new equipment sales for its products in Australia. Through this, WATMAR will …
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Training
Great expectations for L-39NG jet trainer
7th October 2019
Aero Vodochody Aerospace, the Czech Republic’s largest aviation manufacturer, has confirmed that the development programme of the L-39NG jet trainer and light attack aircraft is …
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Defence Notes
Kratos wins Oriole rocket motor contract
4th October 2019
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions will deliver up to 33 Oriole rocket motors under a new undisclosed contract award. Work will be carried out at a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
JSK and Kraken join to develop ASW autonomous capability for Canada
4th October 2019
JSK Naval Support is collaborating with Kraken Robotic Systems to jointly develop an AUV-based sonar capability that will be offered to the Royal Canadian Navy. …
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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
