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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Pentagon report claims Chinese bombers training for US strikes
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UES receives US Air Force FLAPS contract
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UES has received a $41.9 million six-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under the US Air Force's Flash and Laser Airborne Protection Systems (FLAPS) research programme, the company …
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US will be 'good ally' to Philippines in South China Sea dispute
16th August 2018
The US will be ‘a good ally’ to the Philippines in responding to territorial conflicts in the South China Sea, a US defence official said …
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HII to overhaul USS John C Stennis
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Huntington Ingalls Industries has received an advance planning contract for the refuelling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the US Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John …
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USAF, Army team for sensor to shooter prototype
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Naval Warfare
UK MoD gets the ball rolling again on Type 31e
15th August 2018
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has resumed proceedings with its Type 31e project after the programme was put on hold last month. An MoD spokesperson …
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Britain's RAF intercepts six Russian bombers over Black Sea
15th August 2018
Britain's Royal Air Force said Wednesday it had intercepted six Russian bomber planes flying close to NATO air space over the Black Sea. The Eurofighter …
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First MRTT arrives in Singapore
15th August 2018
The first Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) arrived in the country on 14 August following a …
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Taliban 'showing strength' with assault on Afghan city: analysts
14th August 2018
A major Taliban assault on Ghazni has triggered five days of fighting with Afghan security forces, with reports of scores dead and the strategic centre …
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US dismisses 'hypocritical' draft space weapons treaty
14th August 2018
The US voiced strong opposition on 14 August to a treaty proposed by Russia and China explicitly aimed at preventing an arms race in space, …
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US defense chief woos Brazil as Chinese influence grows
14th August 2018
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis praised Brazil's clout and urged closer strategic ties Tuesday in what appeared to be part of a concerted push back …
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Two US Ospreys reportedly make emergency landings in Japan
14th August 2018
Two US military Osprey aircraft made separate emergency landings at airports on Japanese islands on 14 August, with no injuries or damage reported, local media …
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Gulf states approved for $1.3 billion in US munitions purchases in 2018
14th August 2018
Gulf states have traditionally been keen buyers of western, mainly US, military equipment. A number of possible recent programmes and ongoing procurement processes demonstrate the …
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Naval Warfare
Davie breaks the ice with Canadian contract success
14th August 2018
The Canadian Government has announced the long anticipated award of a contract for the procurement of three medium icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). …
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Arms, investment and 'instructors': Russia boosts Africa role
14th August 2018
Touting military cooperation, arms deals and investment, Russia is making a comeback in Africa after years of inactivity and now aims to rival European countries …
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Naval Warfare
SEA looks to Japanese shipbuilding programmes
14th August 2018
Cohort company SEA has taken part in a UK Defence Services Industry Day in Tokyo as it targets opportunities within Japanese shipbuilding programmes. On board …
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Turkey crisis risks souring military ties with US
14th August 2018
The crisis in US-Turkish relations, which already has put Turkey's economy under massive strain, also risks souring military ties between the two NATO allies, unleashing …
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China tests a future hypersonic 'hydra'
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Like the mythological hydra, the American ‘Hercules’ appears incapable of dealing with this existential threat. Beijing’s successful test launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), dubbed …
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Envistacom receives DAGRS task order
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Envistacom has received a task order to provide mission-critical information technology, rapid-prototyping, data analysis and intelligence support to the US Army and US Navy, the …
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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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]()
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
