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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.
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.
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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.
Air Warfare
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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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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BAE Systems harnesses strategic chaos to speed up defence planning
24th April 2023
BAE Systems FAST Labs has been contracted by DARPA to develop an autonomy-based system to assist with defence operational planning.
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin multirole satellite passes testing milestone
22nd April 2023
Lockheed Martin's LM 400 mid-sized satellite has successfully completed electromagnetic interference and compatibility testing. This ensures that signals from the satellite bus components will not …
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Digital Battlespace
Elettronica joins space race with first electronic warfare satellite payload
21st April 2023
Italy's Elettronica has successfully orbited its first space-based electronic warfare payload to track terrestrial RF signals.
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Defence Notes
Slovakia confirms delivery of MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine, takes more Leopard tanks
21st April 2023
Slovakia has handed over all its available MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine and continues to take delivery of Leopard 2 tanks from Germany.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force completes latest AMRAAM missile configuration audit
20th April 2023
The AIM-120D-3 advanced medium range air-to-air missile features modernised hardware, including 15 upgraded circuit cards developed with model-based systems engineering initiatives.
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Naval Warfare
Anadolu showcases Turkiye's indigenous endeavours, but will its drone carrier concept take off?
20th April 2023
In April, Turkey commissioned TCG Anadolu, the country's future drone-carrying amphibious assault ship, highlighting the capabilities of its indigenous defence industry.
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Defence Notes
North Korea launches solid-fuelled ICBM for the first time
20th April 2023
In quick speed, North Korea has performed its maiden launch of a solid-fuelled ICBM after parading it just two months ago.
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Naval Warfare
Edge Group extends reach to Brazil with agreement to develop naval missiles
19th April 2023
Edge Group and the Brazilian Navy will collaborate to develop new long-range anti-ship and supersonic missiles.
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Naval Warfare
Why the US Navy wants to sell two Littoral Combat Ships after less than ten years in service
19th April 2023
The proposed putting up for sale of the two Independence-class LCS will be followed by the disposal of four Freedom-class ships in 2025.
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Defence Notes
Why the US cannot overcome Russian and Chinese hypersonic weapons
19th April 2023
As hypersonic weapons do not follow a ballistic trajectory and can fly at low altitudes in addition to manoeuvring en route to their target, they challenge existing US defence systems.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy christens final Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship
18th April 2023
The US Navy, on 15 April, christened and launched the final Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the future USS Cleveland.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Greece gets new Israeli Orbiter 3 drones under Spike deal
18th April 2023
Aeronautics will supply Greece with its Orbiter 3 UAV as part of a government-to-government contract for Rafael’s Spike missiles.
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Defence Notes
Japan’s security circumstances prompt it to introduce longer-range missiles
17th April 2023
With growing threats such as China and North Korean missiles, Japan is developing long-range, standoff missiles to enhance its deterrence posture.
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Naval Warfare
End of the line for frigate HMS Montrose
17th April 2023
The UK RN has decommissioned Duke-class Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose today at a Portsmouth ceremony.
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Air Warfare
How can Sweden develop a future air combat capability, freeing it from GCAP ties – for now?
14th April 2023
Sweden is exploring ways to upgrade its JAS 39 C/D jets to keep them operationally relevant and is studying future fighter capabilities, potentially including an upgraded Gripen multi-role aircraft in partnership with Brazil's Embraer.
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Defence Notes
What has the US learned from the Ukraine war about missile defence?
13th April 2023
After analysing the conflict, the Pentagon intends to upgrade systems and accelerate both acquisition of new sensors and technologies and their integration with its equipment in addition to improving the procurement process.
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Naval Warfare
Philippines receives two patrol vessels from USN
13th April 2023
The Philippine Navy will receive two second-hand Cyclone-class patrol vessels from the USN, plus a second pair of Shaldag V fast attack craft have arrived from Israel.
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Defence Notes
India makes multiple orders, with an emphasis on indigenous production
13th April 2023
India awards multiple contracts for desperately needed equipment for all three armed services.
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Defence Notes
China cannot bring peace in Ukraine, Monsieur Macron! (Opinion)
12th April 2023
The French president has dangerously aligned himself with Chinese talking points, and seems willing to leave Taiwan to its own fate, according to his recent visit to China.
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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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![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
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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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![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
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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
