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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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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.
Naval Warfare
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
Air Warfare
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
Defence Notes
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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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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Australia requests AIM-120D missiles
27th April 2016
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of AIM-120D advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles to Australia, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency …
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Defence Notes
France torpedoes German and Japanese submarine bids
26th April 2016
France’s DCNS has been selected as winner of Australia’s AU$50 billion (US$38.5 billion) Project Sea 1000 Future Submarine programme. The Cherbourg-based shipbuilder will help design …
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Naval Warfare
Southern Ocean focus for new OPV
26th April 2016
An new OPV for New Zealand will include features that will allow it to operate in the Southern Ocean and near to Antarctica. The Royal New …
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Defence Notes
DSA 2016: Indonesian priorities ahead
25th April 2016
Indonesia's head of the Directorate of Technology and Defence Industry, Brigadier-General Jan Pieter Ate, talks to Shephard Media about the procurement priorities for the country …
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Defence Notes
Lockheed receives JASSM-ER order
25th April 2016
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $116.8 million contract by the US Air Force (USAF) for continued production of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range …
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Defence Notes
OIS-AT to build AASM Hammer
22nd April 2016
India-based OIS Advanced Technology (OIS-AT) and Sagem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a joint venture in India for the production …
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Land Warfare
DSA 2016: DSA news round-up
21st April 2016
Tim Fish provides a round-up of all the news from DSA 2016 in Malaysia.
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DSA 2016: AIROD signs MoUs for RMAF upgrades
21st April 2016
On 20 April, the third day of DSA 2016, AIROD signed MoUs with two foreign companies to propose upgrades for two types of Malaysian military …
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Defence Notes
Russian expeditionary logistics in the spotlight
20th April 2016
During panel discussions at the 32nd Annual National Logistics Forum, Washington D.C sponsored by the National Defense Industrial Association, service representatives were asked about possible …
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Defence Notes
Affordability gap to face ‘next administration’
20th April 2016
Hon. Frank Kendall, US under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, at the 32nd Annual National Logistics Forum, in Washington D.C., outlined significant …
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Naval Warfare
OPV utility will have future relevance
20th April 2016
Offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) will be able to play a number of roles in future operations by services like the UK Royal Navy and, together …
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Defence Notes
Rigaku demonstrates chemical detector
19th April 2016
Rigaku Analytical Devices is showcasing its Progeny ResQ handheld chemical detector at Security and Counter Terror Expo in London. Aimed at the security market, the …
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Naval Warfare
Shipbuilders shortlisted for Australian programmes
18th April 2016
The Australian Government has decided on the shortlist of companies to compete for the SEA 5000 and SEA 1180 shipbuilding programmes that will arm the …
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Defence Notes
DSA 2016: Triple strike options from MBDA
17th April 2016
The European missile house MBDA is promoting Sea Ceptor, Sea Venom and EMADS to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). With old Otomat and Aspide missile systems aboard the …
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Naval Warfare
Danish navy hunts for RHIBs
15th April 2016
Denmark's Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has invited potential vendors to discuss plans to provide the Royal Danish Navy with new 8.5m rigid-hull inflatable …
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Naval Warfare
First Mk IV RIB delivery scheduled
11th April 2016
The first of sixty new Pacific 24 Mk IV Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB) destined for the Royal Navy will be delivered by manufacturer BAE Systems …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Unmanned ACTUV becomes Sea Hunter
8th April 2016
DARPA’s prototype anti-submarine warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel (ACTUV) was christened on 7 May in Portland. It marks the next development stage for the programme …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
iRobot completes sell-off
6th April 2016
iRobot has completed the sale of its defense and security business to Arlington Capital Partners for up to $45 million, it announced on 4 April. The …
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Digital Battlespace
Space Fence advances
6th April 2016
Lockheed Martin's Space Fence is taking a step closer to reality with the recent opening of the Space Fence Integrated Test Bed (ITB) site in New …
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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![Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue]()
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue]()
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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![Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion]()
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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![UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost]()
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
