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Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
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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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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Streit eyeing opportunities for Jaguar APC
14th June 2012
The Streit Group is eyeing a number of opportunities for its new Jaguar APC, which was unveiled for the first time at the Eurosatory exhibition …
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Military Logistics
Eurosatory 2012: Next steps for Thales trainer revealed
14th June 2012
Thales has described the next steps involved in the development of its 'Reality Mission' training and simulation software at Eurosatory in Paris. Speaking to Shephard, …
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Military Logistics
Eurosatory 2012: Mission critical solar power assists SWaP issues
14th June 2012
Renewable energy is 'life critical' to warfighters operating in the field for prolonged periods, according to a leading solar power specialist. Speaking to Shephard at …
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Qatar requests Black Hawk FMS deal
14th June 2012
Qatar may be the next customer for the UH-60M Black Hawk, it has emerged. According to a Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) release on 13 …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Thales wideband datalink receives STANAG 7085 certification
14th June 2012
Thales' TMA 6000 wideband airborne datalink terminal has received STANAG 7085 certification by the Joint Interoperability Test Command. This certification makes it the first European …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2012: Bureaucracy blamed for Watchkeeper waiting game
13th June 2012
The British Army's W450 Watchkeeper UAV programme is still awaiting its 'Release to Service' from the Aircraft Test and Evaluation Centre (ATEC) before it can …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Saab promotes 'second skin' vehicle protection
13th June 2012
Multi-spectral signature management technology has become as important to combat platforms as a combat vest is to an infantryman, according to Saab. Speaking to Shephard …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Rafael introduces Mini Spike system
13th June 2012
Rafael has used the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris to showcase its man-portable, multi-purpose Mini Spike missile system, which is currently under development for the Israel …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Athena Security launches intelligence management system
13th June 2012
Israeli company Athena Security Implementations has launched two new products for the intelligence community during the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France. The Centric Knowledge to …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: EDA launches land systems study
13th June 2012
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has contracted a consortium of 17 companies to carry out a study of the key industrial capabilities in the land …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Fibrotex takes orders for Fightex combat uniform
13th June 2012
Israeli company Fibrotex Technologies has already attracted five customers for its Fightex next-generation, two-sided combat uniform since the completion of its development earlier this year. …
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Military Logistics
Eurosatory 2012: Aspen speeds ahead with development plan
13th June 2012
Aspen Water has revealed plans to design and develop an additional three water purification systems over the next three months, Shephard has been informed. According …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Harris showcases new systems
13th June 2012
Harris has introduced a number of new systems during the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France. Systems include a high frequency tactical radio, the Falcon III …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2012: New customer for Puma AE
13th June 2012
AeroVironment has received a $10 million order from the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) for its Puma AE UAV. The Pumas will replace …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Gilat Satcom launches Iridium-based systems
12th June 2012
Gilat Satcom has launched the Suricate Iridium link and Iridium Tactical Radio Dynamic Relay System. Announced during the Eurosatory 2012 conference in Paris, France, the …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Thales secures sale of Minie-DIR modular NV system
12th June 2012
Thales has secured initial sales of 100 units its Minie-DIR modular night vision system with a European army, in a procurement the company hopes could …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Brazil and Iveco to work up next-generation Guarani
12th June 2012
The Brazilian Army has tasked Iveco with the development of a new version of the Guarani armoured vehicle for use by infantry forces, it has …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Jankel unveils Pegasus SOV
12th June 2012
Jankel is targeting a number of European nations that have potential requirements for a new special forces tactical vehicle with the launch of its Pegasus …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: MineWolf hint at micro-platform for anti-personnel mine clearance
12th June 2012
MineWolf Systems has revealed plans to create its smallest mine clearance vehicle yet as it highlights growing demand in South America and South-East Asia, Shephard …
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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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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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![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
