Defence Notes
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
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.
Defence Notes
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.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
As European countries increase their defence budgets, the Paris Air Show will look to how the aerospace industry’s responds, with programme progression, new technology and industrial partnerships all expected to take centre stage at Le Bourget.
Paris Air Show 2025 Hide
-
![Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover]()
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.
-
![France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme]()
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.
Featured videos
Defence Notes
Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
More Stories
-
Air Warfare
Thailand welcomes MARCUS B to naval service
20th October 2021
In its pursuit of greater military self-reliance, Thailand has created a new naval UAV.
-
Air Warfare
Philippines welcomes more Black Hawks and ScanEagles
20th October 2021
Despite new Black Hawks arriving, the Philippine Air Force is facing a dearth of utility helicopters.
-
Air Warfare
Netherlands resumes Mali operations with C-130 deployment
19th October 2021
The Netherlands has committed to deploying a C-130 Hercules aircraft to aid the UN mission in Mali.
-
Air Warfare
Finland orders Hawk spare parts
19th October 2021
Ten companies receive contracts to provide spare parts for Finnish fleet of Hawk trainers.
-
Naval Warfare
US Navy further invests into Virginia-class submarines
19th October 2021
General Dynamics has received a contract modification from the US DoD to perform additional work for the USN’s Virginia-class submarines.
-
Digital Battlespace
Improbable gains digital twin contract from UK MoD
19th October 2021
The future of networked UK defence communications will be developed by Improbable.
-
Naval Warfare
NATO poised for its first glimpse of Ulaq
19th October 2021
Ares and Meteksan are preparing to introduce the Ulaq uncrewed surface vessel to NATO countries at an event in November-December 2021.
-
Air Warfare
France bids accelerated adieu to Transalls
19th October 2021
Retirement of the nine remaining C-160 aircraft is happening more quickly than the French Air and Space Force wanted.
-
Naval Warfare
Technical issues force HMS Diamond to miss final day of exercise
19th October 2021
HMS Diamond was due to participate in celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Five Power Defence Agreements (FPDA) in Singapore — until 'technical issues' intervened.
-
Defence Notes
AUSA 2021: UVision signs cooperation agreement to support HERO in US
19th October 2021
UVision and MAG Aerospace will provide operational and training solutions for HERO Loitering Munitions.
-
Defence Notes
Five Power Defence Arrangements stays firm to original principles
18th October 2021
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the long-running FPDA, but is it still relevant?
-
Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin continues development of ARTS V-2
18th October 2021
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract modification for the continued development of ARTS V-2, which is intended to train US pilots.
-
Defence Notes
Paras and Krasny team up in India
18th October 2021
New Indian company to focus on servicing and overhaul of naval, air force and army equipment.
-
Defence Notes
Extra US military aid arrives in Ukraine
18th October 2021
US sends second of three consignments of military equipment to Ukraine.
-
Naval Warfare
Germany starts analysis of F127 frigate concept
18th October 2021
As part of its surface fleet renewal programme, Germany foresees new air defence ships in the 2030s with capabilities to defeat emerging threats.
-
Digital Battlespace
Klas and Sierra Nevada announce joint communication solution
18th October 2021
Klas Government and Sierra Nevada have announced the launch of their new Link 16 communications system.
-
Air Warfare
Boeing obtains maintenance contract from Royal Netherlands Air Force
18th October 2021
Boeing believes new accreditation will open doors for future opportunities in Europe.
-
Land Warfare
Singapore teams up with Ghost Robotics to develop robodogs
18th October 2021
Singapore's military is exploring the use of robots as well as more innovative use of digital and AI technologies.
-
Naval Warfare
Now or never for Australia (Analysis)
15th October 2021
As the ramifications of AUKUS begin to become clearer, Australia must grapple with various practical, technological and economic factors if it is to achieve its ambitions.
Subscribe to news feed
RSS
-
![US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities]()
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
-
![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)
-
![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
-
![South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays]()
South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
-
![US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities]()
US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities
-
![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
-
![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
-
![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
