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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.
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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.
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.
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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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Naval Warfare
Australia has much to mull for its nuke sub hull
6th October 2021
The announcement of AUKUS and nuclear-propelled submarines for Australia raised more questions than it answered.
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Air Warfare
Bird Aerosystems reports 100% success rate of SPREOS
5th October 2021
Bird Aerosystems announces successful demonstration of its SPREOS DIRCM protection system.
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Defence Notes
SecDef funds Princeton Infrared Technologies’ SWIR EO seeker
5th October 2021
Princeton Infrared Technologies announces SBIR award for the development of a new SWIR EO seeker.
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Defence Notes
Italy signs on for six P180 turboprops
5th October 2021
Italy and Piaggio Aerospace have agreed to a six P180 Avanti aircraft deal.
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Naval Warfare
BAE awarded USN carrier landing system sustainment contract
5th October 2021
The AN/SPN-46 Automatic Carrier Landing System enables pilots to make a 'hands-off' landing in severe sea states and weather conditions.
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Air Warfare
Argentina evaluates fast jet options
5th October 2021
Buenos Aires initially intended to purchase Chinese/Pakistani JF-17 Thunder Block III fighters, but is now analysing five alternative options.
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Air Warfare
Australia on prowl for replacement Growler
5th October 2021
Australia is to replace a Growler lost in an accident three years ago.
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Land Warfare
Senop awarded night vision sensor contract for Finnish CV9030 fleet
4th October 2021
Senop expands its portfolio with two new products thanks to Finnish IFV order.
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Defence Notes
UK invests in National Cyber Force capabilities
4th October 2021
The UK government announced on 3 October that its digital warfare campus will be located at Samlesbury in Lancashire.
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Air Warfare
US Navy awards contract for extended-range missiles
4th October 2021
The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to produce their AGM-88G AARGM-ER.
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Naval Warfare
USN reorganises submarine programme offices
4th October 2021
The USN says it is committed to ensuring decisions are aligned with, and will not impact, the construction of the Columbia-class SSBNs.
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Naval Warfare
Russia confirms timeline for final Buyan-M corvette deliveries
4th October 2021
The Russian Navy plans to take two additional small missile corvettes of the Buyan-M class to meet immediate operational needs.
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Defence Notes
India disbands unwieldy OFB
4th October 2021
India's public sector undertakings are inefficient and out of date. The government has moved to address this.
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Air Warfare
Japanese naval helicopter prototypes are delivered
3rd October 2021
Japan's navy will adopt the Seahawk-based SH-60L helicopter as its successor to the current SH-60K fleet.
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Air Warfare
Kongsberg, Lockheed Martin sign production deal for F-35 components
2nd October 2021
Agreement sealed by Kongsberg subsidiary KAMS covers delivery of parts for more than 50 aircraft under Lot 15-17 of the F-35 programme.
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Naval Warfare
Leonardo will provide support to French naval defence systems
1st October 2021
The agreement between Leonardo and the French Navy comprises logistics support and maintenance services for the OTO 76/62 SR weapon systems on-board the Horizon, FREMM and FDI -class frigates.
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Defence Notes
Greek frigate procurement, GSOF on Afghanistan and air dominance (podcast)
1st October 2021
Welcome to Episode 39 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
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Air Warfare
Globemasters to undergo autonomous flightline inspections
1st October 2021
USAF enlists RE2 Robotics to provide autonomous systems
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Naval Warfare
Thales explores maritime applications for Acusonic shot detector
30th September 2021
Acusonic would allow small craft operating near coastlines or riverbanks to detect the location of threats.
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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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]()
Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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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
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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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![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
