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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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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.
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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.
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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]()
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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Serco secures Space Force surveillance systems contract
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A new US Space Force contract for Serco has a five-month base period with five one-year options worth a total value of $33 million if fully exercised.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: Generals highlight offensive and defensive links
13th October 2021
Senior officers say the US is ‘serious’ about cross-domain C2 integration, including connected defensive and offensive capabilities.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: Mobile concealment technology makes strides
13th October 2021
The next generation of concealment technology for military users includes mobile solutions to conceal heat signatures while moving.
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Air Warfare
Sweden to formally decide on GlobalEye buy in coming weeks
13th October 2021
Approval looms for a key Swedish air acquisition programme.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2021: Project Convergence accelerates and expands
13th October 2021
Project Convergence involves more than 5,000 military personnel in addition to over 70 different industry partners and 300 data collectors — and the DoD plans further expansion.
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US Navy extends Sarcos Guardian testing
13th October 2021
Following a successful first phase of the Guardian DX contract, the US Navy has extended the testing of the platform.
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MKU eyes US acquisition
13th October 2021
The Indian defence company works across three verticals: soldier protection, vehicle ballistic protection and optronics.
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Air Warfare
Nigeria sets out air force spending for FY2022
13th October 2021
Nigerian government budget for FY2022 includes procurement of a new transport aircraft and continued funding for JF-17 fighters and helicopters.
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Training
Project Selborne achieves first goal
13th October 2021
Following the award of Project Selborne to Team Fisher, the UK consortium has now taken responsibility for the RN's Future Training Unit.
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Nexter showcases digital engineering and containerised weapon system
13th October 2021
French manufacturer expands use of advanced maintenance and engineering technologies.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2021: Invisio announces AI-powered communications system
13th October 2021
Invisio has announced at AUSA that its new communications system will be AI-powered to enhance hearing protection and quality.
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Training
H135 touches down in Thailand
13th October 2021
Thailand's air force has got its hands on its first dedicated training helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Thailand expresses interest in the F-35
13th October 2021
Thailand wants to maintain its status as a leading air force in Southeast Asia, but to do that it needs new fighters.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: Bell 360 Invictus on display
12th October 2021
For the past few years, Bell has developed the 360 Invictus rotorcraft as a contender for the US Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) scout programme. In …
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AUSA 2021: UVision and Rheinmetall sign loitering munitions partnership
12th October 2021
Pact could see Hero loitering munitions integrated with the Lynx IFV.
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Defence Notes
New equipment breaks cover at Turkmen military parade
12th October 2021
Anniversary parade and flypast provides new sightings of UAS, armoured vehicles and fixed-wing manned aircraft from diverse sources as Ashgabat forges ahead with plans to replace Soviet-era equipment.
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Defence Notes
Airbus begins Skynet 6A production
12th October 2021
Next-generation UK military SATCOM platform is ‘on track for launch in 2025’, says government minister.
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Air Warfare
Valor v Defiant X: Who will win?
12th October 2021
At AUSA 2021, Shephard spoke to Bell and Sikorsky about their advanced concepts that are designed to meet future US Army FLRAA requirements.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: Arnold Defense displays Trident
12th October 2021
New three-rocket prototype launcher goes on display at AUSA 2021.
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Paris Air Show 2025: New capabilities, partnerships and next-gen programmes remain priority for industry
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South Korean shipbuilders showcase export ambitions amid ongoing KDDX delays
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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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![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
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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
