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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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Lockheed Martin RMMV reaches testing milestone
19th December 2011
Lockheed Martin has announced that it has reached a critical milestone in the testing programme for the US Navy's Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle (RMMV), having recently …
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French Navy NH90 rescues 19 from stranded cargo ship
19th December 2011
Just days after entering operational service, a French Navy NH90 has rescued 19 crew off a beached cargo ship. The 109-metre long TK Bremen carrying …
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Australian Sea Kings make their final flight
16th December 2011
The Royal Australian Navy has retired its Sea King helicopters from operational service after 35 years. The last Sea King unit, 817 Squadron made its …
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Helicopters to play a key role in Olympic security
16th December 2011
Helicopters from the British Army and the Royal Air Force have been slated to play a key role in the protection of the 2012 London …
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Naval Warfare
Kratos wins P-8A contract
15th December 2011
A subsidiary of Kratos Defense & Security solutions, Herley Industries, has been awarded a contract by a major US prime contractor for the production of …
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HP reflects on Libyan AMPA deployment
15th December 2011
Hewlett Packard (HP) has provided details regarding the UK RAF’s deployment of an enhanced version of its Advanced Mission Planning Aid (AMPA) during Operation Ellamy …
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Defence Helicopter
Israeli Air Force reveals thoughts on Osprey
13th December 2011
Israeli Air Force (IAF) helicopter pilots who test flew the V-22 Osprey have said the aircraft would need to find a new role within the …
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Digital Battlespace
Second Peace Eye AEW&C delivered to ROK
13th December 2011
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has taken delivery of its second Peace Eye 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft at ROKAF …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Avenger set for Afghanistan deployment
13th December 2011
The USAF has released a special notice outlining its intention to deploy the Predator C Avenger UAS to Afghanistan. Released by Air Force Materiel Command …
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Land Warfare
Australia selects Thales Hawkei
13th December 2011
The Australian Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced the selection of the Thales Australia Hawkei as the preferred choice for a new Light Protected Vehicle …
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Digital Battlespace
B-52 CONECT system poised for LRIP
12th December 2011
Boeing has announced that its B-52 Combat Network Communications Technology (CONECT) is set to receive low rate initial production (LRIP) authorization from the US Air …
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Australia to buy extra Chinooks
12th December 2011
The Australian Department of Defence has announced it is to purchase two more Delta-model Chinooks to bolster its fleet. The announcement was made on 12 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Questions remain regarding captured RQ-170
9th December 2011
Images of an alleged US Air Force RQ-170 Sentinel UAV have been aired on television following claims that Iran has captured the ‘low-observable’ and highly-secretive …
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Defence Helicopter
Hungary requests Hueys
9th December 2011
The Hungarian government has issued a request to purchase more than 30 Bell UH-1N helicopters from the US. In a statement to the US Congress …
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Digital Battlespace
Saab launches BOH countermeasures self protection pod
9th December 2011
Saab has announced the launch of its new countermeasures self protection pod for use on any fixed wing aircraft, known as BOH. The company unveiled …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems wins US DDG Destroyers contract
9th December 2011
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the Naval Air Warfare Center – Aircraft Division to design, install and test onboard radio communications and …
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Defence Helicopter
French Navy NH90s are proclaimed operational
8th December 2011
The French Navy's Caiman Marine NH90 helicopters have officially entered operational service. In an announcement on their website on 8 December, the French Navy said …
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Digital Battlespace
Indian EMB 145 AEW&C takes 1st flight
7th December 2011
The first EMB 145 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) to be built for the Indian government completed its maiden flight on 6 December 2011. …
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Digital Battlespace
C-130J ISR system delivered to US Air Force
7th December 2011
Lockheed Martin has delivered an airborne signals intelligence system configured specifically for the newest C-130J aircraft to the US Air Force. According to the company, …
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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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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![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
