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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
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.
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.
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.
Naval Warfare
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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Land Warfare
Opinion: Japan’s enduring jointness jumble
24th September 2019
On paper the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) is a formidable force. For example, the national army is replete with the latest-generation main battle tank, …
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Naval Warfare
Keel laid for US Navy's LCS 28
23rd September 2019
The keel has been laid for the US Navy’s 11th Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) at Austal USA’s shipyard Mobile, on 20 September. The vessel …
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Naval Warfare
Northrop Grumman receives P-8 support order
20th September 2019
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems has received an order for electronic surveillance in support of the P-8 aircraft programme from the US Defense Logistics Agency Aviation. …
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Defence Notes
Rafael's RCWS capabilities up-close
20th September 2019
Studio talks to Moshe Elazar, Executive VP, G.M. Land & Naval Division, at Rafael, about the company's current offerings in the RCWS space.
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Naval Warfare
Prince of Wales sails for initial sea trials
20th September 2019
The Royal Navy’s second aircraft carrier, Prince of Wales, has sailed from Rosyth Dockyard for initial sea trials. The carrier will conduct extensive sea trials …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: Autonomous vessels, the artillery and air defence market and the Saudi drone attack
20th September 2019
Welcome to Episode 35 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
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Defence Notes
Pilot saved from power line after Belgian F-16 crashes in France
20th September 2019
An F-16 jet of the Belgian Air Component crashed on 19 September in western France, with both pilots successfully ejecting but one spending two hours …
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Defence Notes
Italy ready to join coalition of European militaries
20th September 2019
Italy said on 19 September that it would be joining a coalition of European militaries ready to react to crises near the continent's borders, as …
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Defence Notes
MBDA, BDL to assemble missiles in India
20th September 2019
MBDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the final assembly, integration and test of Mistral and ASRAAM …
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Naval Warfare
Saab selected for Finland Squadron 2020 work
19th September 2019
Saab has been selected as the combat system provider and integrator for the Finnish Navy’s four new Pohjanmaa-class corvettes within the Squadron 2020 programme. Finland’s …
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Military Logistics
UAE follows Saudi in joining US-led Gulf flotilla
19th September 2019
The UAE followed Saudi Arabia on 19 September in joining a US-led force to protect Gulf shipping as tensions with Iran soared following twin attacks …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2019: Collins Aerospace Systems launches SATCOM alternative
19th September 2019
Collins Aerospace Systems’ new Universal Radio Group (URG)-IV wideband High Frequency (HF) communications system is aimed at land and naval customers who require a cheaper …
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Digital Battlespace
Viasat announces network encryption products available for Five Eyes use
19th September 2019
Viasat has announced that its line of network encryption products are now available for use by all Five Eyes partner nations. The company said that …
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Naval Warfare
Leidos awarded TRAPS contract
19th September 2019
Leidos has received a follow-on contract from the US Navy to provide submarine detection sonar services. The three-year award has a total value of approximately …
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Defence Notes
German probe opens into suspected internal spying at Airbus
19th September 2019
German prosecutors have opened an investigation into suspected internal spying by employees of European aviation giant Airbus over two arms projects, sources said on 18 …
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Defence Notes
LCA edges towards preferred choice for Indian carriers
19th September 2019
The first arrested landing of a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) technology demonstrator without a payload at the shore-based test facility at Goa proved successful. This …
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Digital Battlespace
Advanced EOTS development continues
18th September 2019
Lockheed Martin is continuing development of the Advanced Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Advanced EOTS is designed with a larger aperture …
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Defence Notes
Britain launches security probe into Cobham takeover
18th September 2019
The UK launched a national security probe into a £4 billion ($5 billion) takeover bid for British defence group Cobham by a US private equity …
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Special Operations
DSEI 2019: Gentex presents USSOCOM solution to international audience
18th September 2019
Gentex Corporation promoted the USSOCOM’s latest combat helmet techology to the international special operations forces (SOF) community at DSEI 2019. The FAST SF Super High …
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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
